june 2012 Vol 26 No 6

Photo courtesy of Western Slope Adventurers

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 40Crossword 29DeltaMontrose County 35Finance 26Gardening 24Garfield County 38Health amp Wellness 10Kudos and Kvetch 42 Laughing Matters 16Local Lore 20Mesa County 30Parks amp Recreation 22River City Singles 31

Local LoreWoolworth Kresgersquos ldquofive and dimesrdquo were once all the rage Read Part II of this story on page 20

Quilting as artThis isnrsquot your traditional pioneerrsquos quilt Instead itrsquos a growing art form thatrsquos catching on locally Read more on page 27

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 31510 Readers

Women gone wildCast and Blast is a chance for women of all ages to bond while taking out their frustrations with a shotgun

Sweet summer travel and famously fun festivals in this monthrsquos insert

Now on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BEACONrsquos Advertising Team

A world of travel options

for singlespage 2

This baby koala is at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in Australia Photo by Erik Veland

Alberta Smith on her recent trip to Australia

Summer festivalsMusic food and funpage 8

Senior Summer Traveler 2012

Your Guide to Summer Travel Recreation amp Festivals

Adventure at any ageThis local group invites you to come along

Jim Landis hikes Mee Canyon

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Would you like to live to be 100By Kevin VanGundy

Be careful how you choose to answer You may just get what

you wish for People are living longer than at any other point in modern history While reaching the ripe old age of 100 isnrsquot the rarity that it once was it still causes us ldquoyoungstersrdquo to take notice

Mike Green with Hilltop Senior Living Communities recently asked us to interview the half dozen or so 100+-year-old residents living with them for a series of articles that will ap-pear in the BEACON starting this month The interviews may surprise you They did me

I asked one cente-narian ldquoWhatrsquos it like to be 100 years oldrdquo Having just reached my 50th birthday last month I expected an answer like ldquoAmaz-ingrdquo or ldquoIrsquom lucky to be aliverdquo or ldquoItrsquos been a wonderful liferdquo In-stead she answered ldquolonelyrdquo

I asked another woman how she got to be 100 (Yes gentlemen there is a theme here Most of the people who live to be 100 years old are women) Again in my naiveteacute I expected an answer like ldquoI exercised regularlyrdquo or ldquoI never smoked or drankrdquo Instead she answered ldquoI didnrsquot have a choice It just happenedrdquo

Of course not all of the answers that these centenarians gave were so disquieting but they did beg the question ldquoWould you like to live to be 100rdquo

Caregivers ConferenceOne of the primary factors that will

decide how much you enjoy your 90s will be your choice of caregiv-ers Who will yours be (Donrsquot kid yourself You will need at least some

care) Will you engage a friend or family member Hire a professional Move to a facility

Whoever they end up being or per-haps you are caring for someone else now I advise you to attend the con-ference at 8 am-4 pm on Wednes-day June 20 at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center in Grand Junction Just $10 will get you a great lunch and an assortment of seminars and activities

designed to replenish the caregiver in you I have been several times and have been impressed with the quality of the speak-ers brought to the event If you are a caregiver or have an interest in caregiv-ing please attend

Got gameFrom bocce ball

to swimming track to quilting dance to golf and even a black jack tourna-ment the Western Colorado Senior Games has an event for everyone Next month the BEA-CON will publish a

complete schedule of events for this growing senior competition The reg-istration fee is nominal and itrsquos great fun for everyone

By the way advertisers if yoursquod like to help sponsor this City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation event or advertise in the BEACONrsquos special insert give us a call at 243-8829

August is our popular pets issueReaders agree that Augustrsquos

BEACON which focuses on pets and their people is our most popular is-sue of the year (We cannot keep the papers in stock) This year we hope to make this issue bigger and better with more photos of you and your pet Start sending those photos today to BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Mildred Thomas recently celebrated her 100th birthday at Mesa Manor in Grand Junction Read more about her and other local centenarians starting this month on page 34

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looking for adventure

The Western Slope Adventurers welcome people of any age to join them on the many activities they offer each month Whether you hike bike backpack raft or camp in the summer and ski snowshoe or snowboard in the winter they have an activity for you Details can be found at wwwwestern slopeadventurersorg Here are some of their upcoming adventures

May 31-June 4 Spend the weekend rafting and camping on the Yampa River

June 6Bring your camera on a photo outing to the Colorado River at Horsethief Canyon Wildlife Viewing

June 7Get a jump on the summer backpack-ing season with the Backpacking Basics class offered by REI

June 9Join the Audubon Societyrsquos Cary Atwood for a morning bird identification walk up Devilrsquos Canyon

June 10Hike Mt Elbert the tallest 14er in Colorado at 14433 feet

June 11Join in a monthly outdoor potluck and adventure at Corn Lake Bring paddle-boats a bike or your fly-fishing gear

June 16The Moab Daily is a 13-mile section of the Colorado River Bring or rent your own canoe paddle raft or kayak

June 22Car camp and hike the ruins or canyoneer at Cedar Mesa

Find adventure at any ageBy Melanie Wiseman

Life isnrsquot about waiting for the storm to pass itrsquos about learning

to dance in the rain Doug Loesch 65 from Montrose

has this mantra hanging in his home and tries to live by it daily In other words stay active meet new people try new things and learn something new

ldquoI have always workedrdquo Loesch said ldquoWhen you get older itrsquos easy to get sedentary Western Slope Ad-venturers has really helped me get out and be active more than just mowing the lawnrdquo

Loesch now boasts a sub zero camping trip and looks forward to two whitewater rafting trips this summer

Doug Van Etten and Mary Hertert started Western Slope Adventurers just over a year ago The group is part of wwwmeetupcom a network of groups around the world that help connect like-minded people to share varied interests and activities West-ern Slope Adventurersrsquo shared inter-ests revolve around the outdoors

Van Etten and Hertert both 59 and originally from California met and married 20 years ago while working in Anchorage Alaska While attend-ing a conference in Las Vegas Van Etten wanted to hike He searched online using Google and found a Meet Up group to join on a hike An avid outdoorsman Van Etten asked himself if Anchor-age might have something similar They didnrsquot so he started his own group in March 2007 By July of the same year there were 350 participants and the group had 3000 activities in the first four years

Looking for a new adventure Van Etten and Hertert started travel-ing After visiting friends whose backyard was the Colorado National

Monument they were hooked They bought their own home bordering the McInnis Canyon National Conser-vation Area in Fruita Van Etten and Hertert were so anxious to move to the Grand Valley and meet people to share outdoor adventures with they started Western Slope Adventurers two months before moving here

ldquoThe success of this group is the dynamics of Doug and Maryrdquo West-ern Slope Adventurer Laney Heath 63 said

Loesch echoed that sentiment ldquoDoug and Mary are amazingly

ambitiousrdquo he said If you spend any amount of time

with them you will clearly see their energy and passion for the outdoors and the desire to share it with others The website and emails keep everyone current on activities

So what makes Western Slope Ad-venturers so special The list is ex-tensive Ask any participant and the first thing they will tell you are the close friendships that are created

ldquoFriendships are based on shared interestsrdquo Hertert said ldquoFriendships form easily and are strong Friend-ships are strong when yoursquore on an adventure You need to count on each otherrdquo

Western Slope Adventurersrsquo activi-ties connect you with people all year long tying you together through-out the season changes The group also has the tendency to get you out doing adventures you probably wouldnrsquot be doing by yourself

The Western Slope Adventurers of-fer opportunities for people to learn and practice skills to see if they like an activity before investing in it A person interested in repelling may start by attending a knot tying clinic followed by simple repels and mov-ing up to more difficult ones

ldquoItrsquos building on your own personal skillsrdquo Heath said ldquoPeople arenrsquot jumping into activities without train-ing so you start a new sport with

more confidence You have the support of other people who can mentor you You need to be motivated and willing to learn Each activ-ity offers the opportunity to learn something newrdquo

Western Slope Adven-turers is about inclusion encouragement learning growing and fun When it comes to outdoor skills fitness or social skills they welcome you to bend and stretch your personal lim-its You are encouraged to exceed your own expecta-tions Others in the group will help support you in

Laney Heath explored the Vernal Equinox archaeoastronomy site on Cedar Mesa in Utah

Dennis Meyers rafts through Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River a class III-IV adventure Doug Van Etten and Matt Tuten are behind him

Hikersquon Scramble Ding-Dang Canyons Utah

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Cover Story 5

being successfulWestern Slope Adventurers is well

organized yet spontaneous Their ac-tivities vary in level of difficulty and scheduling based on their website calendar and the ldquoMeet Upsrdquo recom-mended by members They literally offer something for everyone no matter what skill level or activity interest

ldquoWe are not planning things we are sharing thingsrdquo Hertert said ldquoThese are not guided activitiesrdquo

All members are invited to suggest outings and activities for the calen-dar and are encouraged to get active The variety of activities also makes Western Slope Adventurers unique

ldquoItrsquos like going to a smorgasbordrdquo Loesch said ldquoYou can pick and choose what you want to do You meet so many people who like to do the same things you do or they wouldnrsquot be thererdquo

Western Slope Adventurers also draws people from Denver Salt Lake City Colorado Springs Crested Butte Delta Montrose Paonia Hotchkiss Rifle Glenwood Springs and other areas Activities do not necessarily always start in Grand Junction

Safety is the highest priority with the Western Slope Adventurers They want you to be physically and mental-ly prepared as well as have the safest equipment For example everyone is required to wear helmets when rafting Westwater Canyon Training clinics are important for safety Mem-bers recently participated in a three-

day first aid class knowing they are responsible for taking care of each other while on adventures Summit Canyon Mountaineering in down-town Grand Junction has partnered with the group to provide canyoneer-ing gear and skill orientations and an introduction to 14ers class

Other partners who help with skill training and activities include REI Museum of the West KAFM Radio Colorado Environmental Coalition and Colorado Canyons Associa-tion Western Slope Adventurers are always looking for new partners to expand their training and adventure opportunities

The Western Slope Adventurers average 20 various activities each month and 340 people have visited the website in the past two months They currently have 50-60 people who are active in at least one ad-venture per month and 15-20 who are active more than once a month Potlucks are a great way to get ac-quainted with Western Slope Adven-turers on the second Monday of the month These get-togethers average 50 people and include an outdoor activity or skill training in warmer weather and a speaker or slideshow in the winter months There is no age requirement to participate

If getting active in sharing hiking backpacking canyoneering dog walks wild flower identification out-door film festivals photography road and mountain biking rafting and oth-er water sports skiing snowboard-

ing snowshoeing winter camping etc with some great friends interests you Western Slope Adventurers may be calling you to get involved The variety of activities is as large as the imagination of the grouprsquos partici-pants Van Etten referred to a recent outing he called ldquoadventure with a twistrdquo Four Tuesday evenings par-ticipants hiked the Colorado National Monument in sections from the west entrance to the east entrance canyon by canyon totaling 22 miles over the four evenings Other outings have been camping and exploring Goblin Valley Rattlesnake Arches rafting Westwater and full moon hikes Upcoming adventures include hiking 14ers rafting the Green and Yampa Rivers and exploring Vernal area rock art Another great tradition that began last year was to share Thanks-giving together on an adventure Last year the group spent Thanksgiving in Canyonlands This year theyrsquoll be ex-ploring Capital Reef Fifteen people have already signed up

There is no cost to be a member of Western Slope Adventurers All that is required is a spirit of adventure the motivation to learn new things and the desire to share your experi-ences with others

To learn more about Western Slope Adventurers check out their website and calendar of events at wwwwesternslopeadventurersorg or call Van Etten at 433-4312 or Hertert at 778-5985

Publisher Kevin VanGundyFounding Publisher Susan CappsEditor Cloie SandlinOffice Manager Genevra ShalGraphic Design Heidi GrafProduction Photographer Karen JonesDelivery Al LeFebreAdvertising Sales Val Begalle Advertising Sales Sue BowenAdvertising Sales Jeanette KiphartAdvertising Assistant Jamie BegalleMascot Bogart

Delta-Montrose BureauAdvertising Sales Virginia CarlileDelivery JR Milner

Garfield BureauEditor Cheryl Currier

PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 815029702438829 8005367516 fax

Website wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomE-mail BeaconPendantPublishingcom

The Beacon is published at the beginning of the month Our goal is to inform and inspire the 50+ community in Mesa Delta Montrose and Garfield counties

Publication of advertising does not necessarily con-stitute endorsement Columns are opinions of the writers not necessarily the opinion of the publisher Display advertising rates are available upon request Deadline for advertising and announcements is the 20th of the month preceding publication

copy Copyright 2012 bull All Rights Reserved

ldquoWere it left to me to decide whether we should have a

government without news-papers or newspapers with-out a government I should

not hesitate a moment to prefer the latterrdquomdashThomas Jeffersonmdash

National amp Regional Award-Winning Publication

Tracy Baron and friend cross country ski with their dogs on the Grand Mesa

Maria Archuleta uses her canyoneering skills at Arches National Park

Kathy Martin Dave Guiness top and their friend Earl geocache off Little Park Road

6 feature Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

The River Bring it onBy Susan Capps

Here I am in the middle of a river Irsquom somehow staying upright in

a soft shell kayak on whitewater I have to work hard to stay in the boat

It is one of the most exhilarating feelings in the world Itrsquos just the riv-er and I And the river is my teacher My guide My friend My mentor

Imagine this Itrsquos a beautiful day and Irsquove packed a lunch in a dry bag on my boat Some sweetie helped me get my Subaru to the river take-out and I now have 10 miles of pure freedom ahead

Off I go Last summer I

bought a yellow duckie It is an in-flatable kayak that can hold hundreds of pounds of gear me and even a friend

One time this summer I was with a friend on the Gunnison River It was her first time in a duckie We somehow found the only hole in a somewhat predictable river and I was catapulted out of the boat I grabbed onto the side of the boat and said ldquoHi Monicardquo My friend from Brazil said ldquoSusan what are you doing down thererdquo I laughed so hard I started to swallow the river

Why does the river mean so much to me Irsquoll try to explain

When you are lost in Italy especial-ly Venice the Italians like to say to you ldquoAvanti sempre avantirdquo It means go forward always forward The river is a metaphor for life It rushes drops gurgles swishes gets me dirty or cleans me up exhilarates frustrates topples laughs plays with me toys with me makes me laugh or makes me cry Like life it always moves forward Sempre avanti

The river is also teeming with life On the river Irsquove seen birds fish plants frogs mountain goats eagles algae and sometimes even gooey primordial ooze I can imagine a fish

climbing out of this ooze sprouting legs and walking off

I was told this ooze is bottled and sold as botanicals as I was wiping the sticky stuff off of me after flip-ping a canoe upside down It didnrsquot seem like a beauty product when I was getting it out of my hair

What do I like best The sounds of the river The way it rushes around rocks gurgles splashes hisses humshellipthe way it says to me in every voice ldquoGo with the flow Susan Go with the flowrdquo

The river made me laugh I laughed harder than I have in a long time I was on the Roaring Fork alone in my duckie with six other boats This run of river is be-tween Carbondale and Glenwood Springs There were numer-

ous wave trains that day which is where the water becomes white very fast and you are in a series of small rapids The goal is to stay in your boat and keep going forward It sounds simple It is not All day I heard about being on alert for a rapid called ldquoCemeteryrdquo Finally our group approached this rapid one boat at a time It was a long one It lasted about 20 minutes Once in the rapid I was not able to see how anyone else was doing because the rapid was hav-ing too much fun playing with me

I was being thrown about in the river and somehow it struck me as simply hilarious Every time the river bounced me I found it extremely funny I was laughing out loud I kept thinking no matter what you throw at me river I will survive Do it again I will be victorious You can slam me but I will stay afloat I will rise up and be filled with joy no matter what you do to me

The river has taught me about life Okay river I am your student

Bring it on

To Susan Capps the river is a metaphor for life Like life it always moves forward

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom feature Story 7

By Terri Benson

What do you get when you cross a bunch of women with

fishing rods bows and arrows and shotguns A whole lot of fun some bug bites and sunburn

The Division of Wildlife regularly sponsors Cast and Blasts during the summer Last sum-mer they sponsored a women-only Cast and Blast at Lone Cone State Wildlife Area One thing the 12 women had in com-mon was the desire to learn about outdoor activities in a safe and fun environment

A Cast and Blast is what the name im-plies classes in fly fishing shotgun use and sometimes archery Attendees came from all over Colorado including one woman from Alabama

Most Cast and Blasts only last one day but this was a weekend trip Attendees brought sleeping bags per-sonal gear and a fishing license Rods archery equipment and shotguns were provided for those who didnrsquot have their own

After breakfast Saturday everyone trooped to the archery range and chose from a selection of compound bows Wildlife Manager Kelly Crane and three other DOW employees assisted the fledgling archers by correcting stances suggesting grips and explaining the different parts of the bows and their adjustments Each woman was allowed as many attempts as they wanted rotating to different targets and using different bows and tensions After receiving painful ldquostring slapsrdquo several women sported wrist guards

After lunch it was time for fly-fish-ing practice Five DOW officers en-sured everyone received one-on-one attention The anglers headed up to the nearby lake A brisk breeze didnrsquot

help keep those loops and flicks neat and flowing instead it increased the odds of catching a blade of grass or ending up with a pile of fly line about three feet from shore Suffice it to say the 300 recently stocked fish had no reason to fear the wild

women The next morning

the group headed up the hill to the shooting range Detailed gun safety instruction was followed by volunteers being asked to step up and shoot There were two shooters at a time each with an instruc-tor The hills rang with hoots when there was a hit Each woman was allowed to shoot until her arm gave out

While packing up to go home the women talked about how much they learned and how much fun they had The womenrsquos ages ranged from 20s to ldquoover 60rdquo Many felt more confident and less dependent on others in the outdoors

Cast and Blasts are sometimes women-only youth-only and fam-ily events They include educational events and waterfowl pheasant turkey and big game hunts There are plans in the works for similar events for men The DOWrsquos end goal is to increase the hunting population a vital part of game management to prevent game overcrowding disease and crop damage

The next Cast and Blast is sched-uled for Sunday June 24 in the Granby area and is a women-only event No experience or equipment is required For more information including prices call 725-6200 or visit wwwwildlifestatecous to register Spaces fill up quickly so early registration is encouraged More Cast and Blasts are scheduled for July and August but have not yet been announced Check the website for details

Women gone wild

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Grilled SalmonampCucumber Radish RelishMakes 4 servings Cooking Time 10 minutes

Relish

12 c diced cucumber14 c julienne radish2 T each lemon juicechopped scallion to tastechopped dill or parsley to tasteSalt and pepper to taste

IN MEDIuM BOWL combine cucumber radish lemon juice scallion and dill Season with salt and pepper

Salmon

4 8-oz salmon fillets2 T lemon juiceSalt and pepper1 package (52 ounces) Boursin Shallot amp Chive

PREHEAT grill or broiler on high Sprinkle salmon fillets with lemon juice salt and pepper

GRILL or broil about 8 minutes Spoon about 3 tablespoons Boursin on top of each fillet continue cooking for another 2 minutes until salmon is cooked through and Boursin has softened

SERVE with Cucumber Radish relish

Serves 10

Crust34 c walnuts (or almonds or pecans)12 c sugar1-12 c all-purpose flour4 oz melted butter

Filling3 large eggs 34 c sugar12 oz cream cheese softened1-12 t vanilla 1 c frozen Wild Blueberries

For CrusT In bowl of food processor grind nuts until the consistency of sawdust Add sugar and pulse to mix Add flour and mix thoroughly Add the melted butter through the food chute and pulse until thoroughly blended Place nut mixture in a 15-inch springform tart pan

PREHEAT oven to 300degF

For FiLLinG Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored Beat in the sugar cream cheese and vanilla until smooth Pour over crust mixture

SPRINKLE Wild Blueberries on top of cheese mixture Place tart pan on baking sheet Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until filling is set

REMOVE from oven and let cool Serve with whipped cream if desired

WildBlueberry Cheesecake Tartwith Nut Crust

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom adviCe amp ideaS 9

Advice Column for the over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

From the Old Bag I received a letter from a man thatrsquos too long to print I am going to en-capsulate it and hope I hit all the salient points This man I will call Sam a widower was on his way to his favorite restaurant during a rain storm and saw a man stand-ing in the rain with a sign which read ldquoNeed food need workrdquo Sam opened the door and said ldquoGet inrdquo He took James (not his real name) to a fast food place and they en-joyed a burger together Sam felt he could not leave James out in the rain so he took him home and let him sleep in the basement As they became acquainted James shared that he was brought to the US from Nigeria by an uncle and was here illegally He said his uncle had other children and physically abused James James now 22 is homeless and illegal For three months James has helped out Sam doing jobs around the house and yard Now Sam thinks it is time for James to go out and get a real job but wonders how he could do that with no legality Sam is also worried that he could get arrested for harboring an illegal He is asking for my help

Dear Sam First of all I am glad you are alive Many of us would like to do what you did but could get killed or robbed in the process I donrsquot believe you are in danger of get-ting arrested for harboring an illegal They are mostly looking for illegals that break the law Now as for James I do not know what to tell you I hope he will not get upset when you tell him it is time to leave Have you had a talk with James yet It is better to approach these things gently and not surprise him with ldquoIt is time to leaverdquo You could contact an immigra-tion attorney and see if he qualifies

Ask the Old Bagfor any type of refuge I hate to sound so cruel to such a nice man who would take a homeless person in and treat him so well but I have to say that sometimes we get our-selves into messes to which the only answer is like my mother used to say to me

ldquoYou got yourself into this mess and now you have to get yourself out of itrdquo Good luck OB

Dear Old Bag I am a good and faithful son but I am having trouble with my mother She is a spunky 80-year-old widow who will not admit that she should not be driving She plays bridge goes to the senior center is always going out to lunch with friends etc The problem is that she cannot see well enough to drive She has a type of incurable eye condition where her peripheral vision is going away She has had one auto accident and has had several near misses When I approach her with not driving she feels insulted and avoids me How do I keep her from driving before she hurts herself or someone else Signed Son

Dear Son This is an ongoing problem in many families I was able to get my husband to give up his car because he was mistaking green arrows for green lights and he was afraid he would hurt someone else Unfortunately we live in cities where life and cars seem to be on the fast track Here are a few suggestions and maybe our readers have some more 1) Learn all you can learn about alternate modes of transporta-tion for elderly in your community Give them to your mother to study on her own time 2) Ask her primary doctor and her ophthalmologist for their help 3) If you or she have the means you may hire a driver for her 4) Take care of this right away before another accident occurs OB

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The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Irsquom a geezer planning to have surgery in a few months I won-dered if I could donate blood to myself in advance

Yes you could This is called au-tologous blood donation and is done in the weeks before non-emergency surgery The blood is stored until the opera-tion Autologous donation is most often employed in surgery on bones blood ves-sels the urinary tract and the heart when the likelihood of transfusion is high

This form of blood donation is good for the patient but itrsquos benefi-cial to society too

According to the National Blood Data Resource Center people over the age of 69 require half of all whole blood and red blood cells transfused Giving blood to yourself cuts down the demand for blood

Typically each donated unit of blood referred to as whole blood is separated into multiple components such as red blood cells plasma platelets and antihemophilic factor for transfusion to individuals with different needs

With an aging population and ad-vances in medical treatments requir-ing blood transfusions the demand for blood increases On any given day an average of 38000 units of red blood cells are needed

Volunteers donate almost all of the blood transfused in the US Using current screening and donation pro-cedures a growing number of blood banks have found blood donation by seniors to be safe and practical If yoursquore a geezer you can probably help the cause

To be eligible to donate blood

a person must be in good health In general donors must weigh at least 110 pounds Most blood banks have no upper age limit Donors are screened for AIDS hepatitis and other possible problems

Adult males have about 12 pints of blood in their circulation and adult females have about nine pints The

donorrsquos body re-plenishes the fluid lost from donation in about 24 hours The lost red blood cells are gener-ally replaced in a few weeks Whole blood can be do-nated once every eight weeks

What is the most common blood type

The approximate distribution of blood types in the US is as follows Distribution may be different for spe-cific racial and ethnic groups

O Rh-positive - 38 percentO Rh-negative - 7 percentA Rh-positive - 34 percentA Rh-negative - 6 percentB Rh-positive - 9 percentB Rh-negative - 2 percentAB Rh-positive - 3 percentAB Rh-negative - 1 percent

In an emergency anyone can receive type O red blood cells and type AB individuals can receive red blood cells of any ABO type There-fore people with type O blood are known as ldquouniversal donorsrdquo and those with type AB blood are known as ldquouniversal recipientsrdquo

if you would like to read more columns you can order a copy of ldquoHow to be a Healthy Geezerrdquo at wwwhealthygeezercom If you have a question write to fredhealthygeezercom

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duces antibodies that are mistakenly considered the same as the hormone that stimulates the thyroid The end result The thyroid produces more T3 and T4 than the body needs Symp-toms of hyperthyroidism include unexplained weight loss increased appetite rapid or irregular heartbeat anxiety trouble sleeping trembling in your hands and fingers increased sweating muscle weakness more frequent bowel movements and less frequent menstrual periods with lighter than normal blood flow

Keep in mind that common symp-toms of hyperthyroidism and hypo-thyroidism such as fatigue weight gain or weight loss and trouble sleeping can overlap with other conditions such as pregnancy and perimenopause

Testing TestingNonetheless if you think you might

have a thyroid disorder make an appointment with your primary care doctor Diagnosing a thyroid disorder starts with testing the blood level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which tells your thyroid to make thyroid hormones Further testing is necessary if your TSH levels arenrsquot in the normal range

If yoursquore diagnosed with hypothy-roidism yoursquoll most likely be pre-scribed a synthetic pill form of T4 which is among the top five of all prescriptions written in the US It has few side effects and yoursquoll likely need to be on it the rest of your life When you take T4 your body con-verts some of it to T3 A synthetic form of T3 is also available Some physicians prescribe a combination of T4 and T3 to replace what your body isnrsquot making Avoid taking thy-roid medication with calcium or iron supplements which can interfere with absorption

With hyperthyroidism you may be prescribed medicine to block your thyroidrsquos ability to make new thyroid hormones surgery to remove the thyroid or beta-blockers medica-tion that alters the effects of thyroid hormones on your body by reducing your heart rate

By Sandra Gordon

Feeling anxious tired depressed bloated Notice changes in your

skin or hair Gaining or losing weight for no reason These could be signs your thyroid is on the fritz

Your thyroid a small gland at the base of your neck is one of your bodyrsquos most important glands It pro-duces two main thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4 which travel in your bloodstream and affect every organ in your body Tiny amounts of T3 and T4 make big things happen such as how fast your heart beats and the rate you burn calories

Yoursquore at higher risk for thyroid issues as you get older Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid disorder than men Thyroid trouble tends to run in families too

Read on to learn more about two of the most common thyroid problems what you can do if you think your thyroid may be acting up and why you need to pay special attention to your thyroid if yoursquore pregnant or considering pregnancy

Thyroid troubleHypothyroidism results when

your thyroid doesnrsquot make enough thyroid hormones Hashimotorsquos disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the US Itrsquos an autoimmune disease in which the body produces antibodies that es-sentially attack the thyroid causing it to produce less thyroid hormones than your body needs to function properly Symptoms of hypothyroid-ism include unexplained weight gain fatigue depression irregular periods or excessive menstrual bleeding pale dry skin increased sensitivity to cold joint or muscle pain muscle weakness a hoarse voice and pos-sibly high levels of LDL (the ldquobadrdquo) cholesterol

Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid makes more thyroid hor-mones than your body needs Gravesrsquo disease is one of the most common causes of hyperthyroidism Like Hashimotorsquos itrsquos an autoimmune dis-order It occurs when the body pro-

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Test your sun safety IQBy Sandra Gordon

Using sunscreen is important dur-ing the summer Long-time expo-

sure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of skin cancer in people of any age Seniors are more vulnerable because as you age your skin grows thinner and more delicate Extra precaution is needed to protect the skin

So how sun smart are you when it comes to the nitty-gritty of decipher-ing SPFs picking the best sunscreen or treating mild sunburn I guaran-tee yoursquoll learn some new facts from this quiz that will help you keep your skin healthier this summer and reduce your risk of skin cancer Find out whether yoursquore doing enough to protect yourself from the sunrsquos dam-aging rays

1 Which are more harmful the sunrsquos

A UVA raysB UVB rays

Answer A and B UVA radiation contributes to skin cancer and early skin aging because it breaks down the skinrsquos collagen leading to wrinkles UVB rays primarily cause sunburn But UVA and UVB rays are equally harmful because both types can cause skin cancer and are consid-ered carcinogens To safeguard your skin from both types of rays zone in on the words ldquobroad spectrumrdquo at the sunscreen counter According to the new Food and Drug Adminis-trationrsquos requirements effective this summer which regulated the label lingo for over-the-counter sunscreen products and apply to cosmetics and moisturizers labeled with SPF values too ldquobroad spectrumrdquo means the sunscreen has passed a standardized test indicating that it protects against UVA and UVB proportionally

2 Which is better at protecting you from the sun

A Waterproof sunscreenB Sweatproof sunscreenC SunblockD None of the above

Answer D No sunscreens are ldquowaterproofrdquo ldquosweatproofrdquo or can qualify as ldquosunblockrdquo You wonrsquot get bogged down by those label terms anymore because theyrsquove been elimi-nated Thatrsquos because all sunscreens eventually wash off and sunblock overstates a sunscreenrsquos effective-ness You may see the words ldquowater resistantrdquo which means that the sunscreen remains effective for 40 or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating based on standard testing If yoursquoll be sweating or swimming definitely get a broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of 15 or higher

3 Yoursquore at highest risk for sunburnA at the beachB at the poolC on a hike in the mountainsD on city streets

Answer A B and C The beach the pool and the mountains are all serious sunburn spots In or near the water everyone gets a double wham-my of ultraviolet radiation because of the harmful rays from above and those reflecting off the water At high altitudes the sunrsquos rays are also more dangerous because theyrsquore more con-centrated The sun is less of a threat on city streets because some rays are absorbed by the buildings and the asphalt but you can still get burned if you donrsquot wear sunscreen

Remember that you can also get burned through a car window or on a cloudy or hazy day if yoursquore not protected

ldquoYou canrsquot see or feel ultraviolet radiation but itrsquos there and it can be powerfulrdquo Professor of dermatology and surgery at the Yale School of Medicine David J Leffell said

4 True or false You donrsquot need to re-apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating if the product yoursquore using is water resistantAnswer False ldquoWater resistant sunscreen isnrsquot 100 percent water-resistantrdquo dermatologist Jim Chow said The pool the ocean sweat

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even drying yourself with a towel can wash or rub it off Your best bet Reapply water resistant sunscreen or any sunscreen for that matter every two hours Read the label and reap-ply as directed

5 True or false A sunscreen with a sPF of 30 protects you twice as long as one with an sPF of 15Answer False A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 blocks 96 to 97 percent of the sunrsquos rays only 2 to 3 percent more than a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 does Still if yoursquore going to be in the sun for more than a couple of hours opt for the higher number

ldquoThe extra 2 to 3 percent of protec-tion can make a differencerdquo derma-tologist and skin cancer specialist

Kathleen Behr said But more isnrsquot

necessarily better

According to the FDA products with an SPF of more than 50 havenrsquot been shown to provide greater protection Thatrsquos why yoursquoll see that the maxi-mum SPF value on sunscreens is now just ldquo50+rdquo For the best protection against the sunrsquos bad rays look for a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 50

6 The best way to soothe mild sunburn is to

A apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly

B take a bath then put on moisturizer

C just leave your skin alone It will heal faster by itself

Answer B The bath will cool you off and a basic moisturizer (doc-tors like Lubriderm and Keri) helps replenish your dried out skin To reduce inflammation take ibuprofen within the first 48 hours Stay out of

the sun until your sunburn is healed

7 True or false Most sunscreens have a shelf life of

A 1 yearB 5 yearsC depends on the brand

Answer A Even if the product thatrsquos been hanging around in your medi-cine cabinet has a later expiration date on the bottle itrsquos best to replace your sunscreen every summer to be sure itrsquos as effective as possible

8 The very best way to protect yourself from the sunrsquos burning rays is by

A wearing a brimmed hat and other clothing that will block out the sun

B staying in the shadeC using a broad spectrum

sunscreenD all of the above

Answer D All of the above ldquoSun-screen is only one com-ponentrdquo Behr said Try to stay out of direct sunlight between 10 am and 2

pm when the sun is strongest If thatrsquos unrealistic take fre-

quent shade breaks At the beach wear a hat

and try to cover up with shirt or a beach towel at least part of the day

9 itrsquos a good idea to apply sunscreen

A 30 minutes before going out in the sun

B 10 minutes before going out in the sun

C as soon as you get outside

Answer A Because sunscreen needs plenty of time to penetrate the skin apply a generous amount of sunscreen about half an hour before going outside

Some people can burn very quick-ly especially under the summerrsquos intense rays Worse you canrsquot neces-sarily tell when yoursquore getting fried Often a sunburn doesnrsquot show up until that night or the next morning Even if your skin does start to look pink while yoursquore in the sun the damage is already done

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are also site steward programs in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona The programs are a private-public partnership designed to help protect cultural resources likely to be subject to high visitation rates making them prime areas for vandalism pot hunt-ing erosion or overuse by livestock

ldquoIf each visitor takes just one shard of pottery soon the land will be bar-ren of the remnants of these ancient civilizations and future visitors and BLM archaeologists will be deprived of the opportunity to experience a time long past and learn from these artifactsrdquo Boyce said

By Marsha Kearns

Two men walk to a small rise in the expanse of low scrub-cov-

ered lands in the southeastern Utah desert They check their map of the district which may or may not be entirely accurate They are there to monitor cultural resources within a national historic landmark encom-passing 2200 acres that holds over 100 known ruins from a community of ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi)

Larry Boyce 71 and Jim Kearns 58 are site stewards for the Utah Site Steward Program funded by the Bureau of Land Management There

Site stewards protect history

Site stewards explore sites and find surprises like this small cliff dwelling which Boyce (left) and Kearns (right) found in a hidden canyon below one of their large mesa-top ruins

The people who used to inhabit the Four Corners area lived there for hundreds of years This extended community is important historically because it establishes a critical link between the Basketmaker people who are identified primarily for their use of baskets and the Puebloans These indications suggest they were the same evolving culture

ldquoIrsquom not superstitious but as a long-time student of anthropology in particular the ways in which the human mind has been shaped by ancient civilizations I get a strong emotional sense of connection while walking among the ruins of this early culturerdquo Boyce said

The BLM and National Park Service are not adequately funded to provide oversight of the thousands of an-cient ruins in San Juan County Utah alone so they depend heavily on the volunteer services of site stewards The volunteers typically visit their assigned sites two or three times a year and report back any changes or intrusions to the BLM

Site stewards are the eyes and ears of the BLM performing educational duties by informing visitors of the sensitive nature of the sites they are charged to monitor

The curator at the Edge of the Ce-dars Museum in Blanding told Boyce about a national historic landmark established in 1964 which they had tried to get designated as a district and she asked him to look into it In the process Boyce learned that the

area had been designated a national historic landmark district in 1985 Nobody had been notified He saw the value of protecting this area talked to the site steward coordina-tor and opted into the program He then enlisted the help of his friend Kearns The two have been tag-team-ing the 2200-acre area since 2010

ldquoIrsquom interested in history and being a site steward provides me a direct connection to a culture that inhabited the southwest before the Europeansrdquo Kearns said ldquoIn perspec-tive these ancient cultures lasted for thousands of years Europeans looked upon this land as uninhabitable Itrsquos fun and exciting to discover how wrong they wererdquo

There is an ongoing need for site stewards Site stewards are provided training professional advice from BLM and archaeologists and work-shops on basic archaeology

ldquoItrsquos fun to speculate the reasons people chose this inhospitable area to liverdquo Kearns said ldquoWere they protecting their water supply the springs and seeps that arenrsquot readily apparent Was it a last gasp attempt at surviving before they had to give up the land and leave We may never know for surerdquo

For information on the Utah Site Steward program email sandydantaolcom To learn about site steward-ship in Grand Junction visit wwwvocorggrandjunction where you can sign up for the next training in November

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Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

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window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

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the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

Gunnison River

Dolores R

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San M

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Gateway

Naturita

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Alva and Taylor Sites

Coombs Cave Locality

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Little Park

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General Location for Multiple Sites

KEY

0 10 20 30 kilometers

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The first Tebegua-che cave is located about 10 miles northeast of Nucla Colorado and the second is located about 10 miles northwest

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

Fresh Delicious From the Heart

Proceeds support the mission of Hospice amp Palliative Care of Western Colorado3090 North 12th Street bull Grand Junction Colorado

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom loCal lore 21

War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

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Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

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Thursday 900 am Canasta 900 am Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) 930 am Bunco (3rd Thursday) 1000 am Band (1st Thursday) 1200 pm Pokeno 730 pm Dance

Friday 900 am Canasta Painting Class amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 1230 pm Bible Study 1245 pm Bridge

Saturday 800 am Bridge Class 900 am Bridge 130 pm Bingo

Sunday 100 pm Dance (1st amp 3rd Sunday)

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

ldquoI want to stay in my home as long aspossible Thatrsquos why I called theTile Meister to make mybathroom saferdquo __Dixie

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Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

Cheryl Currier takes care of her raised bed gardens at her home in Rifle

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

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Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

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Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

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970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

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Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

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Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

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River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

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Call now for an appointment

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

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Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

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Home Services

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Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

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Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

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LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

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Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

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MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

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H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

2 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom editorial 3

Would you like to live to be 100By Kevin VanGundy

Be careful how you choose to answer You may just get what

you wish for People are living longer than at any other point in modern history While reaching the ripe old age of 100 isnrsquot the rarity that it once was it still causes us ldquoyoungstersrdquo to take notice

Mike Green with Hilltop Senior Living Communities recently asked us to interview the half dozen or so 100+-year-old residents living with them for a series of articles that will ap-pear in the BEACON starting this month The interviews may surprise you They did me

I asked one cente-narian ldquoWhatrsquos it like to be 100 years oldrdquo Having just reached my 50th birthday last month I expected an answer like ldquoAmaz-ingrdquo or ldquoIrsquom lucky to be aliverdquo or ldquoItrsquos been a wonderful liferdquo In-stead she answered ldquolonelyrdquo

I asked another woman how she got to be 100 (Yes gentlemen there is a theme here Most of the people who live to be 100 years old are women) Again in my naiveteacute I expected an answer like ldquoI exercised regularlyrdquo or ldquoI never smoked or drankrdquo Instead she answered ldquoI didnrsquot have a choice It just happenedrdquo

Of course not all of the answers that these centenarians gave were so disquieting but they did beg the question ldquoWould you like to live to be 100rdquo

Caregivers ConferenceOne of the primary factors that will

decide how much you enjoy your 90s will be your choice of caregiv-ers Who will yours be (Donrsquot kid yourself You will need at least some

care) Will you engage a friend or family member Hire a professional Move to a facility

Whoever they end up being or per-haps you are caring for someone else now I advise you to attend the con-ference at 8 am-4 pm on Wednes-day June 20 at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center in Grand Junction Just $10 will get you a great lunch and an assortment of seminars and activities

designed to replenish the caregiver in you I have been several times and have been impressed with the quality of the speak-ers brought to the event If you are a caregiver or have an interest in caregiv-ing please attend

Got gameFrom bocce ball

to swimming track to quilting dance to golf and even a black jack tourna-ment the Western Colorado Senior Games has an event for everyone Next month the BEA-CON will publish a

complete schedule of events for this growing senior competition The reg-istration fee is nominal and itrsquos great fun for everyone

By the way advertisers if yoursquod like to help sponsor this City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation event or advertise in the BEACONrsquos special insert give us a call at 243-8829

August is our popular pets issueReaders agree that Augustrsquos

BEACON which focuses on pets and their people is our most popular is-sue of the year (We cannot keep the papers in stock) This year we hope to make this issue bigger and better with more photos of you and your pet Start sending those photos today to BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Mildred Thomas recently celebrated her 100th birthday at Mesa Manor in Grand Junction Read more about her and other local centenarians starting this month on page 34

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4 Cover Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

looking for adventure

The Western Slope Adventurers welcome people of any age to join them on the many activities they offer each month Whether you hike bike backpack raft or camp in the summer and ski snowshoe or snowboard in the winter they have an activity for you Details can be found at wwwwestern slopeadventurersorg Here are some of their upcoming adventures

May 31-June 4 Spend the weekend rafting and camping on the Yampa River

June 6Bring your camera on a photo outing to the Colorado River at Horsethief Canyon Wildlife Viewing

June 7Get a jump on the summer backpack-ing season with the Backpacking Basics class offered by REI

June 9Join the Audubon Societyrsquos Cary Atwood for a morning bird identification walk up Devilrsquos Canyon

June 10Hike Mt Elbert the tallest 14er in Colorado at 14433 feet

June 11Join in a monthly outdoor potluck and adventure at Corn Lake Bring paddle-boats a bike or your fly-fishing gear

June 16The Moab Daily is a 13-mile section of the Colorado River Bring or rent your own canoe paddle raft or kayak

June 22Car camp and hike the ruins or canyoneer at Cedar Mesa

Find adventure at any ageBy Melanie Wiseman

Life isnrsquot about waiting for the storm to pass itrsquos about learning

to dance in the rain Doug Loesch 65 from Montrose

has this mantra hanging in his home and tries to live by it daily In other words stay active meet new people try new things and learn something new

ldquoI have always workedrdquo Loesch said ldquoWhen you get older itrsquos easy to get sedentary Western Slope Ad-venturers has really helped me get out and be active more than just mowing the lawnrdquo

Loesch now boasts a sub zero camping trip and looks forward to two whitewater rafting trips this summer

Doug Van Etten and Mary Hertert started Western Slope Adventurers just over a year ago The group is part of wwwmeetupcom a network of groups around the world that help connect like-minded people to share varied interests and activities West-ern Slope Adventurersrsquo shared inter-ests revolve around the outdoors

Van Etten and Hertert both 59 and originally from California met and married 20 years ago while working in Anchorage Alaska While attend-ing a conference in Las Vegas Van Etten wanted to hike He searched online using Google and found a Meet Up group to join on a hike An avid outdoorsman Van Etten asked himself if Anchor-age might have something similar They didnrsquot so he started his own group in March 2007 By July of the same year there were 350 participants and the group had 3000 activities in the first four years

Looking for a new adventure Van Etten and Hertert started travel-ing After visiting friends whose backyard was the Colorado National

Monument they were hooked They bought their own home bordering the McInnis Canyon National Conser-vation Area in Fruita Van Etten and Hertert were so anxious to move to the Grand Valley and meet people to share outdoor adventures with they started Western Slope Adventurers two months before moving here

ldquoThe success of this group is the dynamics of Doug and Maryrdquo West-ern Slope Adventurer Laney Heath 63 said

Loesch echoed that sentiment ldquoDoug and Mary are amazingly

ambitiousrdquo he said If you spend any amount of time

with them you will clearly see their energy and passion for the outdoors and the desire to share it with others The website and emails keep everyone current on activities

So what makes Western Slope Ad-venturers so special The list is ex-tensive Ask any participant and the first thing they will tell you are the close friendships that are created

ldquoFriendships are based on shared interestsrdquo Hertert said ldquoFriendships form easily and are strong Friend-ships are strong when yoursquore on an adventure You need to count on each otherrdquo

Western Slope Adventurersrsquo activi-ties connect you with people all year long tying you together through-out the season changes The group also has the tendency to get you out doing adventures you probably wouldnrsquot be doing by yourself

The Western Slope Adventurers of-fer opportunities for people to learn and practice skills to see if they like an activity before investing in it A person interested in repelling may start by attending a knot tying clinic followed by simple repels and mov-ing up to more difficult ones

ldquoItrsquos building on your own personal skillsrdquo Heath said ldquoPeople arenrsquot jumping into activities without train-ing so you start a new sport with

more confidence You have the support of other people who can mentor you You need to be motivated and willing to learn Each activ-ity offers the opportunity to learn something newrdquo

Western Slope Adven-turers is about inclusion encouragement learning growing and fun When it comes to outdoor skills fitness or social skills they welcome you to bend and stretch your personal lim-its You are encouraged to exceed your own expecta-tions Others in the group will help support you in

Laney Heath explored the Vernal Equinox archaeoastronomy site on Cedar Mesa in Utah

Dennis Meyers rafts through Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River a class III-IV adventure Doug Van Etten and Matt Tuten are behind him

Hikersquon Scramble Ding-Dang Canyons Utah

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Cover Story 5

being successfulWestern Slope Adventurers is well

organized yet spontaneous Their ac-tivities vary in level of difficulty and scheduling based on their website calendar and the ldquoMeet Upsrdquo recom-mended by members They literally offer something for everyone no matter what skill level or activity interest

ldquoWe are not planning things we are sharing thingsrdquo Hertert said ldquoThese are not guided activitiesrdquo

All members are invited to suggest outings and activities for the calen-dar and are encouraged to get active The variety of activities also makes Western Slope Adventurers unique

ldquoItrsquos like going to a smorgasbordrdquo Loesch said ldquoYou can pick and choose what you want to do You meet so many people who like to do the same things you do or they wouldnrsquot be thererdquo

Western Slope Adventurers also draws people from Denver Salt Lake City Colorado Springs Crested Butte Delta Montrose Paonia Hotchkiss Rifle Glenwood Springs and other areas Activities do not necessarily always start in Grand Junction

Safety is the highest priority with the Western Slope Adventurers They want you to be physically and mental-ly prepared as well as have the safest equipment For example everyone is required to wear helmets when rafting Westwater Canyon Training clinics are important for safety Mem-bers recently participated in a three-

day first aid class knowing they are responsible for taking care of each other while on adventures Summit Canyon Mountaineering in down-town Grand Junction has partnered with the group to provide canyoneer-ing gear and skill orientations and an introduction to 14ers class

Other partners who help with skill training and activities include REI Museum of the West KAFM Radio Colorado Environmental Coalition and Colorado Canyons Associa-tion Western Slope Adventurers are always looking for new partners to expand their training and adventure opportunities

The Western Slope Adventurers average 20 various activities each month and 340 people have visited the website in the past two months They currently have 50-60 people who are active in at least one ad-venture per month and 15-20 who are active more than once a month Potlucks are a great way to get ac-quainted with Western Slope Adven-turers on the second Monday of the month These get-togethers average 50 people and include an outdoor activity or skill training in warmer weather and a speaker or slideshow in the winter months There is no age requirement to participate

If getting active in sharing hiking backpacking canyoneering dog walks wild flower identification out-door film festivals photography road and mountain biking rafting and oth-er water sports skiing snowboard-

ing snowshoeing winter camping etc with some great friends interests you Western Slope Adventurers may be calling you to get involved The variety of activities is as large as the imagination of the grouprsquos partici-pants Van Etten referred to a recent outing he called ldquoadventure with a twistrdquo Four Tuesday evenings par-ticipants hiked the Colorado National Monument in sections from the west entrance to the east entrance canyon by canyon totaling 22 miles over the four evenings Other outings have been camping and exploring Goblin Valley Rattlesnake Arches rafting Westwater and full moon hikes Upcoming adventures include hiking 14ers rafting the Green and Yampa Rivers and exploring Vernal area rock art Another great tradition that began last year was to share Thanks-giving together on an adventure Last year the group spent Thanksgiving in Canyonlands This year theyrsquoll be ex-ploring Capital Reef Fifteen people have already signed up

There is no cost to be a member of Western Slope Adventurers All that is required is a spirit of adventure the motivation to learn new things and the desire to share your experi-ences with others

To learn more about Western Slope Adventurers check out their website and calendar of events at wwwwesternslopeadventurersorg or call Van Etten at 433-4312 or Hertert at 778-5985

Publisher Kevin VanGundyFounding Publisher Susan CappsEditor Cloie SandlinOffice Manager Genevra ShalGraphic Design Heidi GrafProduction Photographer Karen JonesDelivery Al LeFebreAdvertising Sales Val Begalle Advertising Sales Sue BowenAdvertising Sales Jeanette KiphartAdvertising Assistant Jamie BegalleMascot Bogart

Delta-Montrose BureauAdvertising Sales Virginia CarlileDelivery JR Milner

Garfield BureauEditor Cheryl Currier

PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 815029702438829 8005367516 fax

Website wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomE-mail BeaconPendantPublishingcom

The Beacon is published at the beginning of the month Our goal is to inform and inspire the 50+ community in Mesa Delta Montrose and Garfield counties

Publication of advertising does not necessarily con-stitute endorsement Columns are opinions of the writers not necessarily the opinion of the publisher Display advertising rates are available upon request Deadline for advertising and announcements is the 20th of the month preceding publication

copy Copyright 2012 bull All Rights Reserved

ldquoWere it left to me to decide whether we should have a

government without news-papers or newspapers with-out a government I should

not hesitate a moment to prefer the latterrdquomdashThomas Jeffersonmdash

National amp Regional Award-Winning Publication

Tracy Baron and friend cross country ski with their dogs on the Grand Mesa

Maria Archuleta uses her canyoneering skills at Arches National Park

Kathy Martin Dave Guiness top and their friend Earl geocache off Little Park Road

6 feature Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

The River Bring it onBy Susan Capps

Here I am in the middle of a river Irsquom somehow staying upright in

a soft shell kayak on whitewater I have to work hard to stay in the boat

It is one of the most exhilarating feelings in the world Itrsquos just the riv-er and I And the river is my teacher My guide My friend My mentor

Imagine this Itrsquos a beautiful day and Irsquove packed a lunch in a dry bag on my boat Some sweetie helped me get my Subaru to the river take-out and I now have 10 miles of pure freedom ahead

Off I go Last summer I

bought a yellow duckie It is an in-flatable kayak that can hold hundreds of pounds of gear me and even a friend

One time this summer I was with a friend on the Gunnison River It was her first time in a duckie We somehow found the only hole in a somewhat predictable river and I was catapulted out of the boat I grabbed onto the side of the boat and said ldquoHi Monicardquo My friend from Brazil said ldquoSusan what are you doing down thererdquo I laughed so hard I started to swallow the river

Why does the river mean so much to me Irsquoll try to explain

When you are lost in Italy especial-ly Venice the Italians like to say to you ldquoAvanti sempre avantirdquo It means go forward always forward The river is a metaphor for life It rushes drops gurgles swishes gets me dirty or cleans me up exhilarates frustrates topples laughs plays with me toys with me makes me laugh or makes me cry Like life it always moves forward Sempre avanti

The river is also teeming with life On the river Irsquove seen birds fish plants frogs mountain goats eagles algae and sometimes even gooey primordial ooze I can imagine a fish

climbing out of this ooze sprouting legs and walking off

I was told this ooze is bottled and sold as botanicals as I was wiping the sticky stuff off of me after flip-ping a canoe upside down It didnrsquot seem like a beauty product when I was getting it out of my hair

What do I like best The sounds of the river The way it rushes around rocks gurgles splashes hisses humshellipthe way it says to me in every voice ldquoGo with the flow Susan Go with the flowrdquo

The river made me laugh I laughed harder than I have in a long time I was on the Roaring Fork alone in my duckie with six other boats This run of river is be-tween Carbondale and Glenwood Springs There were numer-

ous wave trains that day which is where the water becomes white very fast and you are in a series of small rapids The goal is to stay in your boat and keep going forward It sounds simple It is not All day I heard about being on alert for a rapid called ldquoCemeteryrdquo Finally our group approached this rapid one boat at a time It was a long one It lasted about 20 minutes Once in the rapid I was not able to see how anyone else was doing because the rapid was hav-ing too much fun playing with me

I was being thrown about in the river and somehow it struck me as simply hilarious Every time the river bounced me I found it extremely funny I was laughing out loud I kept thinking no matter what you throw at me river I will survive Do it again I will be victorious You can slam me but I will stay afloat I will rise up and be filled with joy no matter what you do to me

The river has taught me about life Okay river I am your student

Bring it on

To Susan Capps the river is a metaphor for life Like life it always moves forward

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom feature Story 7

By Terri Benson

What do you get when you cross a bunch of women with

fishing rods bows and arrows and shotguns A whole lot of fun some bug bites and sunburn

The Division of Wildlife regularly sponsors Cast and Blasts during the summer Last sum-mer they sponsored a women-only Cast and Blast at Lone Cone State Wildlife Area One thing the 12 women had in com-mon was the desire to learn about outdoor activities in a safe and fun environment

A Cast and Blast is what the name im-plies classes in fly fishing shotgun use and sometimes archery Attendees came from all over Colorado including one woman from Alabama

Most Cast and Blasts only last one day but this was a weekend trip Attendees brought sleeping bags per-sonal gear and a fishing license Rods archery equipment and shotguns were provided for those who didnrsquot have their own

After breakfast Saturday everyone trooped to the archery range and chose from a selection of compound bows Wildlife Manager Kelly Crane and three other DOW employees assisted the fledgling archers by correcting stances suggesting grips and explaining the different parts of the bows and their adjustments Each woman was allowed as many attempts as they wanted rotating to different targets and using different bows and tensions After receiving painful ldquostring slapsrdquo several women sported wrist guards

After lunch it was time for fly-fish-ing practice Five DOW officers en-sured everyone received one-on-one attention The anglers headed up to the nearby lake A brisk breeze didnrsquot

help keep those loops and flicks neat and flowing instead it increased the odds of catching a blade of grass or ending up with a pile of fly line about three feet from shore Suffice it to say the 300 recently stocked fish had no reason to fear the wild

women The next morning

the group headed up the hill to the shooting range Detailed gun safety instruction was followed by volunteers being asked to step up and shoot There were two shooters at a time each with an instruc-tor The hills rang with hoots when there was a hit Each woman was allowed to shoot until her arm gave out

While packing up to go home the women talked about how much they learned and how much fun they had The womenrsquos ages ranged from 20s to ldquoover 60rdquo Many felt more confident and less dependent on others in the outdoors

Cast and Blasts are sometimes women-only youth-only and fam-ily events They include educational events and waterfowl pheasant turkey and big game hunts There are plans in the works for similar events for men The DOWrsquos end goal is to increase the hunting population a vital part of game management to prevent game overcrowding disease and crop damage

The next Cast and Blast is sched-uled for Sunday June 24 in the Granby area and is a women-only event No experience or equipment is required For more information including prices call 725-6200 or visit wwwwildlifestatecous to register Spaces fill up quickly so early registration is encouraged More Cast and Blasts are scheduled for July and August but have not yet been announced Check the website for details

Women gone wild

Dead Eye Diane Power winner of the ldquoHot Shotrdquo Archery Award

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Grilled SalmonampCucumber Radish RelishMakes 4 servings Cooking Time 10 minutes

Relish

12 c diced cucumber14 c julienne radish2 T each lemon juicechopped scallion to tastechopped dill or parsley to tasteSalt and pepper to taste

IN MEDIuM BOWL combine cucumber radish lemon juice scallion and dill Season with salt and pepper

Salmon

4 8-oz salmon fillets2 T lemon juiceSalt and pepper1 package (52 ounces) Boursin Shallot amp Chive

PREHEAT grill or broiler on high Sprinkle salmon fillets with lemon juice salt and pepper

GRILL or broil about 8 minutes Spoon about 3 tablespoons Boursin on top of each fillet continue cooking for another 2 minutes until salmon is cooked through and Boursin has softened

SERVE with Cucumber Radish relish

Serves 10

Crust34 c walnuts (or almonds or pecans)12 c sugar1-12 c all-purpose flour4 oz melted butter

Filling3 large eggs 34 c sugar12 oz cream cheese softened1-12 t vanilla 1 c frozen Wild Blueberries

For CrusT In bowl of food processor grind nuts until the consistency of sawdust Add sugar and pulse to mix Add flour and mix thoroughly Add the melted butter through the food chute and pulse until thoroughly blended Place nut mixture in a 15-inch springform tart pan

PREHEAT oven to 300degF

For FiLLinG Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored Beat in the sugar cream cheese and vanilla until smooth Pour over crust mixture

SPRINKLE Wild Blueberries on top of cheese mixture Place tart pan on baking sheet Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until filling is set

REMOVE from oven and let cool Serve with whipped cream if desired

WildBlueberry Cheesecake Tartwith Nut Crust

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom adviCe amp ideaS 9

Advice Column for the over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

From the Old Bag I received a letter from a man thatrsquos too long to print I am going to en-capsulate it and hope I hit all the salient points This man I will call Sam a widower was on his way to his favorite restaurant during a rain storm and saw a man stand-ing in the rain with a sign which read ldquoNeed food need workrdquo Sam opened the door and said ldquoGet inrdquo He took James (not his real name) to a fast food place and they en-joyed a burger together Sam felt he could not leave James out in the rain so he took him home and let him sleep in the basement As they became acquainted James shared that he was brought to the US from Nigeria by an uncle and was here illegally He said his uncle had other children and physically abused James James now 22 is homeless and illegal For three months James has helped out Sam doing jobs around the house and yard Now Sam thinks it is time for James to go out and get a real job but wonders how he could do that with no legality Sam is also worried that he could get arrested for harboring an illegal He is asking for my help

Dear Sam First of all I am glad you are alive Many of us would like to do what you did but could get killed or robbed in the process I donrsquot believe you are in danger of get-ting arrested for harboring an illegal They are mostly looking for illegals that break the law Now as for James I do not know what to tell you I hope he will not get upset when you tell him it is time to leave Have you had a talk with James yet It is better to approach these things gently and not surprise him with ldquoIt is time to leaverdquo You could contact an immigra-tion attorney and see if he qualifies

Ask the Old Bagfor any type of refuge I hate to sound so cruel to such a nice man who would take a homeless person in and treat him so well but I have to say that sometimes we get our-selves into messes to which the only answer is like my mother used to say to me

ldquoYou got yourself into this mess and now you have to get yourself out of itrdquo Good luck OB

Dear Old Bag I am a good and faithful son but I am having trouble with my mother She is a spunky 80-year-old widow who will not admit that she should not be driving She plays bridge goes to the senior center is always going out to lunch with friends etc The problem is that she cannot see well enough to drive She has a type of incurable eye condition where her peripheral vision is going away She has had one auto accident and has had several near misses When I approach her with not driving she feels insulted and avoids me How do I keep her from driving before she hurts herself or someone else Signed Son

Dear Son This is an ongoing problem in many families I was able to get my husband to give up his car because he was mistaking green arrows for green lights and he was afraid he would hurt someone else Unfortunately we live in cities where life and cars seem to be on the fast track Here are a few suggestions and maybe our readers have some more 1) Learn all you can learn about alternate modes of transporta-tion for elderly in your community Give them to your mother to study on her own time 2) Ask her primary doctor and her ophthalmologist for their help 3) If you or she have the means you may hire a driver for her 4) Take care of this right away before another accident occurs OB

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The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Irsquom a geezer planning to have surgery in a few months I won-dered if I could donate blood to myself in advance

Yes you could This is called au-tologous blood donation and is done in the weeks before non-emergency surgery The blood is stored until the opera-tion Autologous donation is most often employed in surgery on bones blood ves-sels the urinary tract and the heart when the likelihood of transfusion is high

This form of blood donation is good for the patient but itrsquos benefi-cial to society too

According to the National Blood Data Resource Center people over the age of 69 require half of all whole blood and red blood cells transfused Giving blood to yourself cuts down the demand for blood

Typically each donated unit of blood referred to as whole blood is separated into multiple components such as red blood cells plasma platelets and antihemophilic factor for transfusion to individuals with different needs

With an aging population and ad-vances in medical treatments requir-ing blood transfusions the demand for blood increases On any given day an average of 38000 units of red blood cells are needed

Volunteers donate almost all of the blood transfused in the US Using current screening and donation pro-cedures a growing number of blood banks have found blood donation by seniors to be safe and practical If yoursquore a geezer you can probably help the cause

To be eligible to donate blood

a person must be in good health In general donors must weigh at least 110 pounds Most blood banks have no upper age limit Donors are screened for AIDS hepatitis and other possible problems

Adult males have about 12 pints of blood in their circulation and adult females have about nine pints The

donorrsquos body re-plenishes the fluid lost from donation in about 24 hours The lost red blood cells are gener-ally replaced in a few weeks Whole blood can be do-nated once every eight weeks

What is the most common blood type

The approximate distribution of blood types in the US is as follows Distribution may be different for spe-cific racial and ethnic groups

O Rh-positive - 38 percentO Rh-negative - 7 percentA Rh-positive - 34 percentA Rh-negative - 6 percentB Rh-positive - 9 percentB Rh-negative - 2 percentAB Rh-positive - 3 percentAB Rh-negative - 1 percent

In an emergency anyone can receive type O red blood cells and type AB individuals can receive red blood cells of any ABO type There-fore people with type O blood are known as ldquouniversal donorsrdquo and those with type AB blood are known as ldquouniversal recipientsrdquo

if you would like to read more columns you can order a copy of ldquoHow to be a Healthy Geezerrdquo at wwwhealthygeezercom If you have a question write to fredhealthygeezercom

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duces antibodies that are mistakenly considered the same as the hormone that stimulates the thyroid The end result The thyroid produces more T3 and T4 than the body needs Symp-toms of hyperthyroidism include unexplained weight loss increased appetite rapid or irregular heartbeat anxiety trouble sleeping trembling in your hands and fingers increased sweating muscle weakness more frequent bowel movements and less frequent menstrual periods with lighter than normal blood flow

Keep in mind that common symp-toms of hyperthyroidism and hypo-thyroidism such as fatigue weight gain or weight loss and trouble sleeping can overlap with other conditions such as pregnancy and perimenopause

Testing TestingNonetheless if you think you might

have a thyroid disorder make an appointment with your primary care doctor Diagnosing a thyroid disorder starts with testing the blood level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which tells your thyroid to make thyroid hormones Further testing is necessary if your TSH levels arenrsquot in the normal range

If yoursquore diagnosed with hypothy-roidism yoursquoll most likely be pre-scribed a synthetic pill form of T4 which is among the top five of all prescriptions written in the US It has few side effects and yoursquoll likely need to be on it the rest of your life When you take T4 your body con-verts some of it to T3 A synthetic form of T3 is also available Some physicians prescribe a combination of T4 and T3 to replace what your body isnrsquot making Avoid taking thy-roid medication with calcium or iron supplements which can interfere with absorption

With hyperthyroidism you may be prescribed medicine to block your thyroidrsquos ability to make new thyroid hormones surgery to remove the thyroid or beta-blockers medica-tion that alters the effects of thyroid hormones on your body by reducing your heart rate

By Sandra Gordon

Feeling anxious tired depressed bloated Notice changes in your

skin or hair Gaining or losing weight for no reason These could be signs your thyroid is on the fritz

Your thyroid a small gland at the base of your neck is one of your bodyrsquos most important glands It pro-duces two main thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4 which travel in your bloodstream and affect every organ in your body Tiny amounts of T3 and T4 make big things happen such as how fast your heart beats and the rate you burn calories

Yoursquore at higher risk for thyroid issues as you get older Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid disorder than men Thyroid trouble tends to run in families too

Read on to learn more about two of the most common thyroid problems what you can do if you think your thyroid may be acting up and why you need to pay special attention to your thyroid if yoursquore pregnant or considering pregnancy

Thyroid troubleHypothyroidism results when

your thyroid doesnrsquot make enough thyroid hormones Hashimotorsquos disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the US Itrsquos an autoimmune disease in which the body produces antibodies that es-sentially attack the thyroid causing it to produce less thyroid hormones than your body needs to function properly Symptoms of hypothyroid-ism include unexplained weight gain fatigue depression irregular periods or excessive menstrual bleeding pale dry skin increased sensitivity to cold joint or muscle pain muscle weakness a hoarse voice and pos-sibly high levels of LDL (the ldquobadrdquo) cholesterol

Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid makes more thyroid hor-mones than your body needs Gravesrsquo disease is one of the most common causes of hyperthyroidism Like Hashimotorsquos itrsquos an autoimmune dis-order It occurs when the body pro-

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Test your sun safety IQBy Sandra Gordon

Using sunscreen is important dur-ing the summer Long-time expo-

sure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of skin cancer in people of any age Seniors are more vulnerable because as you age your skin grows thinner and more delicate Extra precaution is needed to protect the skin

So how sun smart are you when it comes to the nitty-gritty of decipher-ing SPFs picking the best sunscreen or treating mild sunburn I guaran-tee yoursquoll learn some new facts from this quiz that will help you keep your skin healthier this summer and reduce your risk of skin cancer Find out whether yoursquore doing enough to protect yourself from the sunrsquos dam-aging rays

1 Which are more harmful the sunrsquos

A UVA raysB UVB rays

Answer A and B UVA radiation contributes to skin cancer and early skin aging because it breaks down the skinrsquos collagen leading to wrinkles UVB rays primarily cause sunburn But UVA and UVB rays are equally harmful because both types can cause skin cancer and are consid-ered carcinogens To safeguard your skin from both types of rays zone in on the words ldquobroad spectrumrdquo at the sunscreen counter According to the new Food and Drug Adminis-trationrsquos requirements effective this summer which regulated the label lingo for over-the-counter sunscreen products and apply to cosmetics and moisturizers labeled with SPF values too ldquobroad spectrumrdquo means the sunscreen has passed a standardized test indicating that it protects against UVA and UVB proportionally

2 Which is better at protecting you from the sun

A Waterproof sunscreenB Sweatproof sunscreenC SunblockD None of the above

Answer D No sunscreens are ldquowaterproofrdquo ldquosweatproofrdquo or can qualify as ldquosunblockrdquo You wonrsquot get bogged down by those label terms anymore because theyrsquove been elimi-nated Thatrsquos because all sunscreens eventually wash off and sunblock overstates a sunscreenrsquos effective-ness You may see the words ldquowater resistantrdquo which means that the sunscreen remains effective for 40 or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating based on standard testing If yoursquoll be sweating or swimming definitely get a broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of 15 or higher

3 Yoursquore at highest risk for sunburnA at the beachB at the poolC on a hike in the mountainsD on city streets

Answer A B and C The beach the pool and the mountains are all serious sunburn spots In or near the water everyone gets a double wham-my of ultraviolet radiation because of the harmful rays from above and those reflecting off the water At high altitudes the sunrsquos rays are also more dangerous because theyrsquore more con-centrated The sun is less of a threat on city streets because some rays are absorbed by the buildings and the asphalt but you can still get burned if you donrsquot wear sunscreen

Remember that you can also get burned through a car window or on a cloudy or hazy day if yoursquore not protected

ldquoYou canrsquot see or feel ultraviolet radiation but itrsquos there and it can be powerfulrdquo Professor of dermatology and surgery at the Yale School of Medicine David J Leffell said

4 True or false You donrsquot need to re-apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating if the product yoursquore using is water resistantAnswer False ldquoWater resistant sunscreen isnrsquot 100 percent water-resistantrdquo dermatologist Jim Chow said The pool the ocean sweat

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even drying yourself with a towel can wash or rub it off Your best bet Reapply water resistant sunscreen or any sunscreen for that matter every two hours Read the label and reap-ply as directed

5 True or false A sunscreen with a sPF of 30 protects you twice as long as one with an sPF of 15Answer False A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 blocks 96 to 97 percent of the sunrsquos rays only 2 to 3 percent more than a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 does Still if yoursquore going to be in the sun for more than a couple of hours opt for the higher number

ldquoThe extra 2 to 3 percent of protec-tion can make a differencerdquo derma-tologist and skin cancer specialist

Kathleen Behr said But more isnrsquot

necessarily better

According to the FDA products with an SPF of more than 50 havenrsquot been shown to provide greater protection Thatrsquos why yoursquoll see that the maxi-mum SPF value on sunscreens is now just ldquo50+rdquo For the best protection against the sunrsquos bad rays look for a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 50

6 The best way to soothe mild sunburn is to

A apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly

B take a bath then put on moisturizer

C just leave your skin alone It will heal faster by itself

Answer B The bath will cool you off and a basic moisturizer (doc-tors like Lubriderm and Keri) helps replenish your dried out skin To reduce inflammation take ibuprofen within the first 48 hours Stay out of

the sun until your sunburn is healed

7 True or false Most sunscreens have a shelf life of

A 1 yearB 5 yearsC depends on the brand

Answer A Even if the product thatrsquos been hanging around in your medi-cine cabinet has a later expiration date on the bottle itrsquos best to replace your sunscreen every summer to be sure itrsquos as effective as possible

8 The very best way to protect yourself from the sunrsquos burning rays is by

A wearing a brimmed hat and other clothing that will block out the sun

B staying in the shadeC using a broad spectrum

sunscreenD all of the above

Answer D All of the above ldquoSun-screen is only one com-ponentrdquo Behr said Try to stay out of direct sunlight between 10 am and 2

pm when the sun is strongest If thatrsquos unrealistic take fre-

quent shade breaks At the beach wear a hat

and try to cover up with shirt or a beach towel at least part of the day

9 itrsquos a good idea to apply sunscreen

A 30 minutes before going out in the sun

B 10 minutes before going out in the sun

C as soon as you get outside

Answer A Because sunscreen needs plenty of time to penetrate the skin apply a generous amount of sunscreen about half an hour before going outside

Some people can burn very quick-ly especially under the summerrsquos intense rays Worse you canrsquot neces-sarily tell when yoursquore getting fried Often a sunburn doesnrsquot show up until that night or the next morning Even if your skin does start to look pink while yoursquore in the sun the damage is already done

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are also site steward programs in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona The programs are a private-public partnership designed to help protect cultural resources likely to be subject to high visitation rates making them prime areas for vandalism pot hunt-ing erosion or overuse by livestock

ldquoIf each visitor takes just one shard of pottery soon the land will be bar-ren of the remnants of these ancient civilizations and future visitors and BLM archaeologists will be deprived of the opportunity to experience a time long past and learn from these artifactsrdquo Boyce said

By Marsha Kearns

Two men walk to a small rise in the expanse of low scrub-cov-

ered lands in the southeastern Utah desert They check their map of the district which may or may not be entirely accurate They are there to monitor cultural resources within a national historic landmark encom-passing 2200 acres that holds over 100 known ruins from a community of ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi)

Larry Boyce 71 and Jim Kearns 58 are site stewards for the Utah Site Steward Program funded by the Bureau of Land Management There

Site stewards protect history

Site stewards explore sites and find surprises like this small cliff dwelling which Boyce (left) and Kearns (right) found in a hidden canyon below one of their large mesa-top ruins

The people who used to inhabit the Four Corners area lived there for hundreds of years This extended community is important historically because it establishes a critical link between the Basketmaker people who are identified primarily for their use of baskets and the Puebloans These indications suggest they were the same evolving culture

ldquoIrsquom not superstitious but as a long-time student of anthropology in particular the ways in which the human mind has been shaped by ancient civilizations I get a strong emotional sense of connection while walking among the ruins of this early culturerdquo Boyce said

The BLM and National Park Service are not adequately funded to provide oversight of the thousands of an-cient ruins in San Juan County Utah alone so they depend heavily on the volunteer services of site stewards The volunteers typically visit their assigned sites two or three times a year and report back any changes or intrusions to the BLM

Site stewards are the eyes and ears of the BLM performing educational duties by informing visitors of the sensitive nature of the sites they are charged to monitor

The curator at the Edge of the Ce-dars Museum in Blanding told Boyce about a national historic landmark established in 1964 which they had tried to get designated as a district and she asked him to look into it In the process Boyce learned that the

area had been designated a national historic landmark district in 1985 Nobody had been notified He saw the value of protecting this area talked to the site steward coordina-tor and opted into the program He then enlisted the help of his friend Kearns The two have been tag-team-ing the 2200-acre area since 2010

ldquoIrsquom interested in history and being a site steward provides me a direct connection to a culture that inhabited the southwest before the Europeansrdquo Kearns said ldquoIn perspec-tive these ancient cultures lasted for thousands of years Europeans looked upon this land as uninhabitable Itrsquos fun and exciting to discover how wrong they wererdquo

There is an ongoing need for site stewards Site stewards are provided training professional advice from BLM and archaeologists and work-shops on basic archaeology

ldquoItrsquos fun to speculate the reasons people chose this inhospitable area to liverdquo Kearns said ldquoWere they protecting their water supply the springs and seeps that arenrsquot readily apparent Was it a last gasp attempt at surviving before they had to give up the land and leave We may never know for surerdquo

For information on the Utah Site Steward program email sandydantaolcom To learn about site steward-ship in Grand Junction visit wwwvocorggrandjunction where you can sign up for the next training in November

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Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

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window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

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the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 19

complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

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War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

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Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

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Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

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Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

MPact Girls Royal Rangers

Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

n Nutritious snacks and noon meal

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

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Call now for an appointment

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

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In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

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Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

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Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

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BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

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Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

is growing and wersquore looking for a sales person to grow with us

Send your letter and resume to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

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NEED GLASS REPAIR No Job Too Small

Same day service on most autoglass

Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom editorial 3

Would you like to live to be 100By Kevin VanGundy

Be careful how you choose to answer You may just get what

you wish for People are living longer than at any other point in modern history While reaching the ripe old age of 100 isnrsquot the rarity that it once was it still causes us ldquoyoungstersrdquo to take notice

Mike Green with Hilltop Senior Living Communities recently asked us to interview the half dozen or so 100+-year-old residents living with them for a series of articles that will ap-pear in the BEACON starting this month The interviews may surprise you They did me

I asked one cente-narian ldquoWhatrsquos it like to be 100 years oldrdquo Having just reached my 50th birthday last month I expected an answer like ldquoAmaz-ingrdquo or ldquoIrsquom lucky to be aliverdquo or ldquoItrsquos been a wonderful liferdquo In-stead she answered ldquolonelyrdquo

I asked another woman how she got to be 100 (Yes gentlemen there is a theme here Most of the people who live to be 100 years old are women) Again in my naiveteacute I expected an answer like ldquoI exercised regularlyrdquo or ldquoI never smoked or drankrdquo Instead she answered ldquoI didnrsquot have a choice It just happenedrdquo

Of course not all of the answers that these centenarians gave were so disquieting but they did beg the question ldquoWould you like to live to be 100rdquo

Caregivers ConferenceOne of the primary factors that will

decide how much you enjoy your 90s will be your choice of caregiv-ers Who will yours be (Donrsquot kid yourself You will need at least some

care) Will you engage a friend or family member Hire a professional Move to a facility

Whoever they end up being or per-haps you are caring for someone else now I advise you to attend the con-ference at 8 am-4 pm on Wednes-day June 20 at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center in Grand Junction Just $10 will get you a great lunch and an assortment of seminars and activities

designed to replenish the caregiver in you I have been several times and have been impressed with the quality of the speak-ers brought to the event If you are a caregiver or have an interest in caregiv-ing please attend

Got gameFrom bocce ball

to swimming track to quilting dance to golf and even a black jack tourna-ment the Western Colorado Senior Games has an event for everyone Next month the BEA-CON will publish a

complete schedule of events for this growing senior competition The reg-istration fee is nominal and itrsquos great fun for everyone

By the way advertisers if yoursquod like to help sponsor this City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation event or advertise in the BEACONrsquos special insert give us a call at 243-8829

August is our popular pets issueReaders agree that Augustrsquos

BEACON which focuses on pets and their people is our most popular is-sue of the year (We cannot keep the papers in stock) This year we hope to make this issue bigger and better with more photos of you and your pet Start sending those photos today to BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Mildred Thomas recently celebrated her 100th birthday at Mesa Manor in Grand Junction Read more about her and other local centenarians starting this month on page 34

Accumulating wealth is one thing Preserving it is anotherLet our family help yours

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With the likely change in the estate tax starting in 2013 now is the time to learn abouttaking advantage of this yearrsquos gift tax exclusion of $5M per person Get your questionsanswered in this small group environment Call (970) 243-8250 to sign up or go to ourwebsite and click on ldquoEducational Eventsrdquo at wwwbrownandbrownpccom

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Baird B Brown diams Clara Brown Shaffer diams Jamie J Roth

4 Cover Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

looking for adventure

The Western Slope Adventurers welcome people of any age to join them on the many activities they offer each month Whether you hike bike backpack raft or camp in the summer and ski snowshoe or snowboard in the winter they have an activity for you Details can be found at wwwwestern slopeadventurersorg Here are some of their upcoming adventures

May 31-June 4 Spend the weekend rafting and camping on the Yampa River

June 6Bring your camera on a photo outing to the Colorado River at Horsethief Canyon Wildlife Viewing

June 7Get a jump on the summer backpack-ing season with the Backpacking Basics class offered by REI

June 9Join the Audubon Societyrsquos Cary Atwood for a morning bird identification walk up Devilrsquos Canyon

June 10Hike Mt Elbert the tallest 14er in Colorado at 14433 feet

June 11Join in a monthly outdoor potluck and adventure at Corn Lake Bring paddle-boats a bike or your fly-fishing gear

June 16The Moab Daily is a 13-mile section of the Colorado River Bring or rent your own canoe paddle raft or kayak

June 22Car camp and hike the ruins or canyoneer at Cedar Mesa

Find adventure at any ageBy Melanie Wiseman

Life isnrsquot about waiting for the storm to pass itrsquos about learning

to dance in the rain Doug Loesch 65 from Montrose

has this mantra hanging in his home and tries to live by it daily In other words stay active meet new people try new things and learn something new

ldquoI have always workedrdquo Loesch said ldquoWhen you get older itrsquos easy to get sedentary Western Slope Ad-venturers has really helped me get out and be active more than just mowing the lawnrdquo

Loesch now boasts a sub zero camping trip and looks forward to two whitewater rafting trips this summer

Doug Van Etten and Mary Hertert started Western Slope Adventurers just over a year ago The group is part of wwwmeetupcom a network of groups around the world that help connect like-minded people to share varied interests and activities West-ern Slope Adventurersrsquo shared inter-ests revolve around the outdoors

Van Etten and Hertert both 59 and originally from California met and married 20 years ago while working in Anchorage Alaska While attend-ing a conference in Las Vegas Van Etten wanted to hike He searched online using Google and found a Meet Up group to join on a hike An avid outdoorsman Van Etten asked himself if Anchor-age might have something similar They didnrsquot so he started his own group in March 2007 By July of the same year there were 350 participants and the group had 3000 activities in the first four years

Looking for a new adventure Van Etten and Hertert started travel-ing After visiting friends whose backyard was the Colorado National

Monument they were hooked They bought their own home bordering the McInnis Canyon National Conser-vation Area in Fruita Van Etten and Hertert were so anxious to move to the Grand Valley and meet people to share outdoor adventures with they started Western Slope Adventurers two months before moving here

ldquoThe success of this group is the dynamics of Doug and Maryrdquo West-ern Slope Adventurer Laney Heath 63 said

Loesch echoed that sentiment ldquoDoug and Mary are amazingly

ambitiousrdquo he said If you spend any amount of time

with them you will clearly see their energy and passion for the outdoors and the desire to share it with others The website and emails keep everyone current on activities

So what makes Western Slope Ad-venturers so special The list is ex-tensive Ask any participant and the first thing they will tell you are the close friendships that are created

ldquoFriendships are based on shared interestsrdquo Hertert said ldquoFriendships form easily and are strong Friend-ships are strong when yoursquore on an adventure You need to count on each otherrdquo

Western Slope Adventurersrsquo activi-ties connect you with people all year long tying you together through-out the season changes The group also has the tendency to get you out doing adventures you probably wouldnrsquot be doing by yourself

The Western Slope Adventurers of-fer opportunities for people to learn and practice skills to see if they like an activity before investing in it A person interested in repelling may start by attending a knot tying clinic followed by simple repels and mov-ing up to more difficult ones

ldquoItrsquos building on your own personal skillsrdquo Heath said ldquoPeople arenrsquot jumping into activities without train-ing so you start a new sport with

more confidence You have the support of other people who can mentor you You need to be motivated and willing to learn Each activ-ity offers the opportunity to learn something newrdquo

Western Slope Adven-turers is about inclusion encouragement learning growing and fun When it comes to outdoor skills fitness or social skills they welcome you to bend and stretch your personal lim-its You are encouraged to exceed your own expecta-tions Others in the group will help support you in

Laney Heath explored the Vernal Equinox archaeoastronomy site on Cedar Mesa in Utah

Dennis Meyers rafts through Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River a class III-IV adventure Doug Van Etten and Matt Tuten are behind him

Hikersquon Scramble Ding-Dang Canyons Utah

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Cover Story 5

being successfulWestern Slope Adventurers is well

organized yet spontaneous Their ac-tivities vary in level of difficulty and scheduling based on their website calendar and the ldquoMeet Upsrdquo recom-mended by members They literally offer something for everyone no matter what skill level or activity interest

ldquoWe are not planning things we are sharing thingsrdquo Hertert said ldquoThese are not guided activitiesrdquo

All members are invited to suggest outings and activities for the calen-dar and are encouraged to get active The variety of activities also makes Western Slope Adventurers unique

ldquoItrsquos like going to a smorgasbordrdquo Loesch said ldquoYou can pick and choose what you want to do You meet so many people who like to do the same things you do or they wouldnrsquot be thererdquo

Western Slope Adventurers also draws people from Denver Salt Lake City Colorado Springs Crested Butte Delta Montrose Paonia Hotchkiss Rifle Glenwood Springs and other areas Activities do not necessarily always start in Grand Junction

Safety is the highest priority with the Western Slope Adventurers They want you to be physically and mental-ly prepared as well as have the safest equipment For example everyone is required to wear helmets when rafting Westwater Canyon Training clinics are important for safety Mem-bers recently participated in a three-

day first aid class knowing they are responsible for taking care of each other while on adventures Summit Canyon Mountaineering in down-town Grand Junction has partnered with the group to provide canyoneer-ing gear and skill orientations and an introduction to 14ers class

Other partners who help with skill training and activities include REI Museum of the West KAFM Radio Colorado Environmental Coalition and Colorado Canyons Associa-tion Western Slope Adventurers are always looking for new partners to expand their training and adventure opportunities

The Western Slope Adventurers average 20 various activities each month and 340 people have visited the website in the past two months They currently have 50-60 people who are active in at least one ad-venture per month and 15-20 who are active more than once a month Potlucks are a great way to get ac-quainted with Western Slope Adven-turers on the second Monday of the month These get-togethers average 50 people and include an outdoor activity or skill training in warmer weather and a speaker or slideshow in the winter months There is no age requirement to participate

If getting active in sharing hiking backpacking canyoneering dog walks wild flower identification out-door film festivals photography road and mountain biking rafting and oth-er water sports skiing snowboard-

ing snowshoeing winter camping etc with some great friends interests you Western Slope Adventurers may be calling you to get involved The variety of activities is as large as the imagination of the grouprsquos partici-pants Van Etten referred to a recent outing he called ldquoadventure with a twistrdquo Four Tuesday evenings par-ticipants hiked the Colorado National Monument in sections from the west entrance to the east entrance canyon by canyon totaling 22 miles over the four evenings Other outings have been camping and exploring Goblin Valley Rattlesnake Arches rafting Westwater and full moon hikes Upcoming adventures include hiking 14ers rafting the Green and Yampa Rivers and exploring Vernal area rock art Another great tradition that began last year was to share Thanks-giving together on an adventure Last year the group spent Thanksgiving in Canyonlands This year theyrsquoll be ex-ploring Capital Reef Fifteen people have already signed up

There is no cost to be a member of Western Slope Adventurers All that is required is a spirit of adventure the motivation to learn new things and the desire to share your experi-ences with others

To learn more about Western Slope Adventurers check out their website and calendar of events at wwwwesternslopeadventurersorg or call Van Etten at 433-4312 or Hertert at 778-5985

Publisher Kevin VanGundyFounding Publisher Susan CappsEditor Cloie SandlinOffice Manager Genevra ShalGraphic Design Heidi GrafProduction Photographer Karen JonesDelivery Al LeFebreAdvertising Sales Val Begalle Advertising Sales Sue BowenAdvertising Sales Jeanette KiphartAdvertising Assistant Jamie BegalleMascot Bogart

Delta-Montrose BureauAdvertising Sales Virginia CarlileDelivery JR Milner

Garfield BureauEditor Cheryl Currier

PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 815029702438829 8005367516 fax

Website wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomE-mail BeaconPendantPublishingcom

The Beacon is published at the beginning of the month Our goal is to inform and inspire the 50+ community in Mesa Delta Montrose and Garfield counties

Publication of advertising does not necessarily con-stitute endorsement Columns are opinions of the writers not necessarily the opinion of the publisher Display advertising rates are available upon request Deadline for advertising and announcements is the 20th of the month preceding publication

copy Copyright 2012 bull All Rights Reserved

ldquoWere it left to me to decide whether we should have a

government without news-papers or newspapers with-out a government I should

not hesitate a moment to prefer the latterrdquomdashThomas Jeffersonmdash

National amp Regional Award-Winning Publication

Tracy Baron and friend cross country ski with their dogs on the Grand Mesa

Maria Archuleta uses her canyoneering skills at Arches National Park

Kathy Martin Dave Guiness top and their friend Earl geocache off Little Park Road

6 feature Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

The River Bring it onBy Susan Capps

Here I am in the middle of a river Irsquom somehow staying upright in

a soft shell kayak on whitewater I have to work hard to stay in the boat

It is one of the most exhilarating feelings in the world Itrsquos just the riv-er and I And the river is my teacher My guide My friend My mentor

Imagine this Itrsquos a beautiful day and Irsquove packed a lunch in a dry bag on my boat Some sweetie helped me get my Subaru to the river take-out and I now have 10 miles of pure freedom ahead

Off I go Last summer I

bought a yellow duckie It is an in-flatable kayak that can hold hundreds of pounds of gear me and even a friend

One time this summer I was with a friend on the Gunnison River It was her first time in a duckie We somehow found the only hole in a somewhat predictable river and I was catapulted out of the boat I grabbed onto the side of the boat and said ldquoHi Monicardquo My friend from Brazil said ldquoSusan what are you doing down thererdquo I laughed so hard I started to swallow the river

Why does the river mean so much to me Irsquoll try to explain

When you are lost in Italy especial-ly Venice the Italians like to say to you ldquoAvanti sempre avantirdquo It means go forward always forward The river is a metaphor for life It rushes drops gurgles swishes gets me dirty or cleans me up exhilarates frustrates topples laughs plays with me toys with me makes me laugh or makes me cry Like life it always moves forward Sempre avanti

The river is also teeming with life On the river Irsquove seen birds fish plants frogs mountain goats eagles algae and sometimes even gooey primordial ooze I can imagine a fish

climbing out of this ooze sprouting legs and walking off

I was told this ooze is bottled and sold as botanicals as I was wiping the sticky stuff off of me after flip-ping a canoe upside down It didnrsquot seem like a beauty product when I was getting it out of my hair

What do I like best The sounds of the river The way it rushes around rocks gurgles splashes hisses humshellipthe way it says to me in every voice ldquoGo with the flow Susan Go with the flowrdquo

The river made me laugh I laughed harder than I have in a long time I was on the Roaring Fork alone in my duckie with six other boats This run of river is be-tween Carbondale and Glenwood Springs There were numer-

ous wave trains that day which is where the water becomes white very fast and you are in a series of small rapids The goal is to stay in your boat and keep going forward It sounds simple It is not All day I heard about being on alert for a rapid called ldquoCemeteryrdquo Finally our group approached this rapid one boat at a time It was a long one It lasted about 20 minutes Once in the rapid I was not able to see how anyone else was doing because the rapid was hav-ing too much fun playing with me

I was being thrown about in the river and somehow it struck me as simply hilarious Every time the river bounced me I found it extremely funny I was laughing out loud I kept thinking no matter what you throw at me river I will survive Do it again I will be victorious You can slam me but I will stay afloat I will rise up and be filled with joy no matter what you do to me

The river has taught me about life Okay river I am your student

Bring it on

To Susan Capps the river is a metaphor for life Like life it always moves forward

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom feature Story 7

By Terri Benson

What do you get when you cross a bunch of women with

fishing rods bows and arrows and shotguns A whole lot of fun some bug bites and sunburn

The Division of Wildlife regularly sponsors Cast and Blasts during the summer Last sum-mer they sponsored a women-only Cast and Blast at Lone Cone State Wildlife Area One thing the 12 women had in com-mon was the desire to learn about outdoor activities in a safe and fun environment

A Cast and Blast is what the name im-plies classes in fly fishing shotgun use and sometimes archery Attendees came from all over Colorado including one woman from Alabama

Most Cast and Blasts only last one day but this was a weekend trip Attendees brought sleeping bags per-sonal gear and a fishing license Rods archery equipment and shotguns were provided for those who didnrsquot have their own

After breakfast Saturday everyone trooped to the archery range and chose from a selection of compound bows Wildlife Manager Kelly Crane and three other DOW employees assisted the fledgling archers by correcting stances suggesting grips and explaining the different parts of the bows and their adjustments Each woman was allowed as many attempts as they wanted rotating to different targets and using different bows and tensions After receiving painful ldquostring slapsrdquo several women sported wrist guards

After lunch it was time for fly-fish-ing practice Five DOW officers en-sured everyone received one-on-one attention The anglers headed up to the nearby lake A brisk breeze didnrsquot

help keep those loops and flicks neat and flowing instead it increased the odds of catching a blade of grass or ending up with a pile of fly line about three feet from shore Suffice it to say the 300 recently stocked fish had no reason to fear the wild

women The next morning

the group headed up the hill to the shooting range Detailed gun safety instruction was followed by volunteers being asked to step up and shoot There were two shooters at a time each with an instruc-tor The hills rang with hoots when there was a hit Each woman was allowed to shoot until her arm gave out

While packing up to go home the women talked about how much they learned and how much fun they had The womenrsquos ages ranged from 20s to ldquoover 60rdquo Many felt more confident and less dependent on others in the outdoors

Cast and Blasts are sometimes women-only youth-only and fam-ily events They include educational events and waterfowl pheasant turkey and big game hunts There are plans in the works for similar events for men The DOWrsquos end goal is to increase the hunting population a vital part of game management to prevent game overcrowding disease and crop damage

The next Cast and Blast is sched-uled for Sunday June 24 in the Granby area and is a women-only event No experience or equipment is required For more information including prices call 725-6200 or visit wwwwildlifestatecous to register Spaces fill up quickly so early registration is encouraged More Cast and Blasts are scheduled for July and August but have not yet been announced Check the website for details

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Grilled SalmonampCucumber Radish RelishMakes 4 servings Cooking Time 10 minutes

Relish

12 c diced cucumber14 c julienne radish2 T each lemon juicechopped scallion to tastechopped dill or parsley to tasteSalt and pepper to taste

IN MEDIuM BOWL combine cucumber radish lemon juice scallion and dill Season with salt and pepper

Salmon

4 8-oz salmon fillets2 T lemon juiceSalt and pepper1 package (52 ounces) Boursin Shallot amp Chive

PREHEAT grill or broiler on high Sprinkle salmon fillets with lemon juice salt and pepper

GRILL or broil about 8 minutes Spoon about 3 tablespoons Boursin on top of each fillet continue cooking for another 2 minutes until salmon is cooked through and Boursin has softened

SERVE with Cucumber Radish relish

Serves 10

Crust34 c walnuts (or almonds or pecans)12 c sugar1-12 c all-purpose flour4 oz melted butter

Filling3 large eggs 34 c sugar12 oz cream cheese softened1-12 t vanilla 1 c frozen Wild Blueberries

For CrusT In bowl of food processor grind nuts until the consistency of sawdust Add sugar and pulse to mix Add flour and mix thoroughly Add the melted butter through the food chute and pulse until thoroughly blended Place nut mixture in a 15-inch springform tart pan

PREHEAT oven to 300degF

For FiLLinG Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored Beat in the sugar cream cheese and vanilla until smooth Pour over crust mixture

SPRINKLE Wild Blueberries on top of cheese mixture Place tart pan on baking sheet Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until filling is set

REMOVE from oven and let cool Serve with whipped cream if desired

WildBlueberry Cheesecake Tartwith Nut Crust

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom adviCe amp ideaS 9

Advice Column for the over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

From the Old Bag I received a letter from a man thatrsquos too long to print I am going to en-capsulate it and hope I hit all the salient points This man I will call Sam a widower was on his way to his favorite restaurant during a rain storm and saw a man stand-ing in the rain with a sign which read ldquoNeed food need workrdquo Sam opened the door and said ldquoGet inrdquo He took James (not his real name) to a fast food place and they en-joyed a burger together Sam felt he could not leave James out in the rain so he took him home and let him sleep in the basement As they became acquainted James shared that he was brought to the US from Nigeria by an uncle and was here illegally He said his uncle had other children and physically abused James James now 22 is homeless and illegal For three months James has helped out Sam doing jobs around the house and yard Now Sam thinks it is time for James to go out and get a real job but wonders how he could do that with no legality Sam is also worried that he could get arrested for harboring an illegal He is asking for my help

Dear Sam First of all I am glad you are alive Many of us would like to do what you did but could get killed or robbed in the process I donrsquot believe you are in danger of get-ting arrested for harboring an illegal They are mostly looking for illegals that break the law Now as for James I do not know what to tell you I hope he will not get upset when you tell him it is time to leave Have you had a talk with James yet It is better to approach these things gently and not surprise him with ldquoIt is time to leaverdquo You could contact an immigra-tion attorney and see if he qualifies

Ask the Old Bagfor any type of refuge I hate to sound so cruel to such a nice man who would take a homeless person in and treat him so well but I have to say that sometimes we get our-selves into messes to which the only answer is like my mother used to say to me

ldquoYou got yourself into this mess and now you have to get yourself out of itrdquo Good luck OB

Dear Old Bag I am a good and faithful son but I am having trouble with my mother She is a spunky 80-year-old widow who will not admit that she should not be driving She plays bridge goes to the senior center is always going out to lunch with friends etc The problem is that she cannot see well enough to drive She has a type of incurable eye condition where her peripheral vision is going away She has had one auto accident and has had several near misses When I approach her with not driving she feels insulted and avoids me How do I keep her from driving before she hurts herself or someone else Signed Son

Dear Son This is an ongoing problem in many families I was able to get my husband to give up his car because he was mistaking green arrows for green lights and he was afraid he would hurt someone else Unfortunately we live in cities where life and cars seem to be on the fast track Here are a few suggestions and maybe our readers have some more 1) Learn all you can learn about alternate modes of transporta-tion for elderly in your community Give them to your mother to study on her own time 2) Ask her primary doctor and her ophthalmologist for their help 3) If you or she have the means you may hire a driver for her 4) Take care of this right away before another accident occurs OB

send your questions to the Old Bag in care of the BEACON or email lagmancreswickcoxnet

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The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Irsquom a geezer planning to have surgery in a few months I won-dered if I could donate blood to myself in advance

Yes you could This is called au-tologous blood donation and is done in the weeks before non-emergency surgery The blood is stored until the opera-tion Autologous donation is most often employed in surgery on bones blood ves-sels the urinary tract and the heart when the likelihood of transfusion is high

This form of blood donation is good for the patient but itrsquos benefi-cial to society too

According to the National Blood Data Resource Center people over the age of 69 require half of all whole blood and red blood cells transfused Giving blood to yourself cuts down the demand for blood

Typically each donated unit of blood referred to as whole blood is separated into multiple components such as red blood cells plasma platelets and antihemophilic factor for transfusion to individuals with different needs

With an aging population and ad-vances in medical treatments requir-ing blood transfusions the demand for blood increases On any given day an average of 38000 units of red blood cells are needed

Volunteers donate almost all of the blood transfused in the US Using current screening and donation pro-cedures a growing number of blood banks have found blood donation by seniors to be safe and practical If yoursquore a geezer you can probably help the cause

To be eligible to donate blood

a person must be in good health In general donors must weigh at least 110 pounds Most blood banks have no upper age limit Donors are screened for AIDS hepatitis and other possible problems

Adult males have about 12 pints of blood in their circulation and adult females have about nine pints The

donorrsquos body re-plenishes the fluid lost from donation in about 24 hours The lost red blood cells are gener-ally replaced in a few weeks Whole blood can be do-nated once every eight weeks

What is the most common blood type

The approximate distribution of blood types in the US is as follows Distribution may be different for spe-cific racial and ethnic groups

O Rh-positive - 38 percentO Rh-negative - 7 percentA Rh-positive - 34 percentA Rh-negative - 6 percentB Rh-positive - 9 percentB Rh-negative - 2 percentAB Rh-positive - 3 percentAB Rh-negative - 1 percent

In an emergency anyone can receive type O red blood cells and type AB individuals can receive red blood cells of any ABO type There-fore people with type O blood are known as ldquouniversal donorsrdquo and those with type AB blood are known as ldquouniversal recipientsrdquo

if you would like to read more columns you can order a copy of ldquoHow to be a Healthy Geezerrdquo at wwwhealthygeezercom If you have a question write to fredhealthygeezercom

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duces antibodies that are mistakenly considered the same as the hormone that stimulates the thyroid The end result The thyroid produces more T3 and T4 than the body needs Symp-toms of hyperthyroidism include unexplained weight loss increased appetite rapid or irregular heartbeat anxiety trouble sleeping trembling in your hands and fingers increased sweating muscle weakness more frequent bowel movements and less frequent menstrual periods with lighter than normal blood flow

Keep in mind that common symp-toms of hyperthyroidism and hypo-thyroidism such as fatigue weight gain or weight loss and trouble sleeping can overlap with other conditions such as pregnancy and perimenopause

Testing TestingNonetheless if you think you might

have a thyroid disorder make an appointment with your primary care doctor Diagnosing a thyroid disorder starts with testing the blood level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which tells your thyroid to make thyroid hormones Further testing is necessary if your TSH levels arenrsquot in the normal range

If yoursquore diagnosed with hypothy-roidism yoursquoll most likely be pre-scribed a synthetic pill form of T4 which is among the top five of all prescriptions written in the US It has few side effects and yoursquoll likely need to be on it the rest of your life When you take T4 your body con-verts some of it to T3 A synthetic form of T3 is also available Some physicians prescribe a combination of T4 and T3 to replace what your body isnrsquot making Avoid taking thy-roid medication with calcium or iron supplements which can interfere with absorption

With hyperthyroidism you may be prescribed medicine to block your thyroidrsquos ability to make new thyroid hormones surgery to remove the thyroid or beta-blockers medica-tion that alters the effects of thyroid hormones on your body by reducing your heart rate

By Sandra Gordon

Feeling anxious tired depressed bloated Notice changes in your

skin or hair Gaining or losing weight for no reason These could be signs your thyroid is on the fritz

Your thyroid a small gland at the base of your neck is one of your bodyrsquos most important glands It pro-duces two main thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4 which travel in your bloodstream and affect every organ in your body Tiny amounts of T3 and T4 make big things happen such as how fast your heart beats and the rate you burn calories

Yoursquore at higher risk for thyroid issues as you get older Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid disorder than men Thyroid trouble tends to run in families too

Read on to learn more about two of the most common thyroid problems what you can do if you think your thyroid may be acting up and why you need to pay special attention to your thyroid if yoursquore pregnant or considering pregnancy

Thyroid troubleHypothyroidism results when

your thyroid doesnrsquot make enough thyroid hormones Hashimotorsquos disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the US Itrsquos an autoimmune disease in which the body produces antibodies that es-sentially attack the thyroid causing it to produce less thyroid hormones than your body needs to function properly Symptoms of hypothyroid-ism include unexplained weight gain fatigue depression irregular periods or excessive menstrual bleeding pale dry skin increased sensitivity to cold joint or muscle pain muscle weakness a hoarse voice and pos-sibly high levels of LDL (the ldquobadrdquo) cholesterol

Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid makes more thyroid hor-mones than your body needs Gravesrsquo disease is one of the most common causes of hyperthyroidism Like Hashimotorsquos itrsquos an autoimmune dis-order It occurs when the body pro-

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Test your sun safety IQBy Sandra Gordon

Using sunscreen is important dur-ing the summer Long-time expo-

sure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of skin cancer in people of any age Seniors are more vulnerable because as you age your skin grows thinner and more delicate Extra precaution is needed to protect the skin

So how sun smart are you when it comes to the nitty-gritty of decipher-ing SPFs picking the best sunscreen or treating mild sunburn I guaran-tee yoursquoll learn some new facts from this quiz that will help you keep your skin healthier this summer and reduce your risk of skin cancer Find out whether yoursquore doing enough to protect yourself from the sunrsquos dam-aging rays

1 Which are more harmful the sunrsquos

A UVA raysB UVB rays

Answer A and B UVA radiation contributes to skin cancer and early skin aging because it breaks down the skinrsquos collagen leading to wrinkles UVB rays primarily cause sunburn But UVA and UVB rays are equally harmful because both types can cause skin cancer and are consid-ered carcinogens To safeguard your skin from both types of rays zone in on the words ldquobroad spectrumrdquo at the sunscreen counter According to the new Food and Drug Adminis-trationrsquos requirements effective this summer which regulated the label lingo for over-the-counter sunscreen products and apply to cosmetics and moisturizers labeled with SPF values too ldquobroad spectrumrdquo means the sunscreen has passed a standardized test indicating that it protects against UVA and UVB proportionally

2 Which is better at protecting you from the sun

A Waterproof sunscreenB Sweatproof sunscreenC SunblockD None of the above

Answer D No sunscreens are ldquowaterproofrdquo ldquosweatproofrdquo or can qualify as ldquosunblockrdquo You wonrsquot get bogged down by those label terms anymore because theyrsquove been elimi-nated Thatrsquos because all sunscreens eventually wash off and sunblock overstates a sunscreenrsquos effective-ness You may see the words ldquowater resistantrdquo which means that the sunscreen remains effective for 40 or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating based on standard testing If yoursquoll be sweating or swimming definitely get a broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of 15 or higher

3 Yoursquore at highest risk for sunburnA at the beachB at the poolC on a hike in the mountainsD on city streets

Answer A B and C The beach the pool and the mountains are all serious sunburn spots In or near the water everyone gets a double wham-my of ultraviolet radiation because of the harmful rays from above and those reflecting off the water At high altitudes the sunrsquos rays are also more dangerous because theyrsquore more con-centrated The sun is less of a threat on city streets because some rays are absorbed by the buildings and the asphalt but you can still get burned if you donrsquot wear sunscreen

Remember that you can also get burned through a car window or on a cloudy or hazy day if yoursquore not protected

ldquoYou canrsquot see or feel ultraviolet radiation but itrsquos there and it can be powerfulrdquo Professor of dermatology and surgery at the Yale School of Medicine David J Leffell said

4 True or false You donrsquot need to re-apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating if the product yoursquore using is water resistantAnswer False ldquoWater resistant sunscreen isnrsquot 100 percent water-resistantrdquo dermatologist Jim Chow said The pool the ocean sweat

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even drying yourself with a towel can wash or rub it off Your best bet Reapply water resistant sunscreen or any sunscreen for that matter every two hours Read the label and reap-ply as directed

5 True or false A sunscreen with a sPF of 30 protects you twice as long as one with an sPF of 15Answer False A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 blocks 96 to 97 percent of the sunrsquos rays only 2 to 3 percent more than a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 does Still if yoursquore going to be in the sun for more than a couple of hours opt for the higher number

ldquoThe extra 2 to 3 percent of protec-tion can make a differencerdquo derma-tologist and skin cancer specialist

Kathleen Behr said But more isnrsquot

necessarily better

According to the FDA products with an SPF of more than 50 havenrsquot been shown to provide greater protection Thatrsquos why yoursquoll see that the maxi-mum SPF value on sunscreens is now just ldquo50+rdquo For the best protection against the sunrsquos bad rays look for a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 50

6 The best way to soothe mild sunburn is to

A apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly

B take a bath then put on moisturizer

C just leave your skin alone It will heal faster by itself

Answer B The bath will cool you off and a basic moisturizer (doc-tors like Lubriderm and Keri) helps replenish your dried out skin To reduce inflammation take ibuprofen within the first 48 hours Stay out of

the sun until your sunburn is healed

7 True or false Most sunscreens have a shelf life of

A 1 yearB 5 yearsC depends on the brand

Answer A Even if the product thatrsquos been hanging around in your medi-cine cabinet has a later expiration date on the bottle itrsquos best to replace your sunscreen every summer to be sure itrsquos as effective as possible

8 The very best way to protect yourself from the sunrsquos burning rays is by

A wearing a brimmed hat and other clothing that will block out the sun

B staying in the shadeC using a broad spectrum

sunscreenD all of the above

Answer D All of the above ldquoSun-screen is only one com-ponentrdquo Behr said Try to stay out of direct sunlight between 10 am and 2

pm when the sun is strongest If thatrsquos unrealistic take fre-

quent shade breaks At the beach wear a hat

and try to cover up with shirt or a beach towel at least part of the day

9 itrsquos a good idea to apply sunscreen

A 30 minutes before going out in the sun

B 10 minutes before going out in the sun

C as soon as you get outside

Answer A Because sunscreen needs plenty of time to penetrate the skin apply a generous amount of sunscreen about half an hour before going outside

Some people can burn very quick-ly especially under the summerrsquos intense rays Worse you canrsquot neces-sarily tell when yoursquore getting fried Often a sunburn doesnrsquot show up until that night or the next morning Even if your skin does start to look pink while yoursquore in the sun the damage is already done

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are also site steward programs in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona The programs are a private-public partnership designed to help protect cultural resources likely to be subject to high visitation rates making them prime areas for vandalism pot hunt-ing erosion or overuse by livestock

ldquoIf each visitor takes just one shard of pottery soon the land will be bar-ren of the remnants of these ancient civilizations and future visitors and BLM archaeologists will be deprived of the opportunity to experience a time long past and learn from these artifactsrdquo Boyce said

By Marsha Kearns

Two men walk to a small rise in the expanse of low scrub-cov-

ered lands in the southeastern Utah desert They check their map of the district which may or may not be entirely accurate They are there to monitor cultural resources within a national historic landmark encom-passing 2200 acres that holds over 100 known ruins from a community of ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi)

Larry Boyce 71 and Jim Kearns 58 are site stewards for the Utah Site Steward Program funded by the Bureau of Land Management There

Site stewards protect history

Site stewards explore sites and find surprises like this small cliff dwelling which Boyce (left) and Kearns (right) found in a hidden canyon below one of their large mesa-top ruins

The people who used to inhabit the Four Corners area lived there for hundreds of years This extended community is important historically because it establishes a critical link between the Basketmaker people who are identified primarily for their use of baskets and the Puebloans These indications suggest they were the same evolving culture

ldquoIrsquom not superstitious but as a long-time student of anthropology in particular the ways in which the human mind has been shaped by ancient civilizations I get a strong emotional sense of connection while walking among the ruins of this early culturerdquo Boyce said

The BLM and National Park Service are not adequately funded to provide oversight of the thousands of an-cient ruins in San Juan County Utah alone so they depend heavily on the volunteer services of site stewards The volunteers typically visit their assigned sites two or three times a year and report back any changes or intrusions to the BLM

Site stewards are the eyes and ears of the BLM performing educational duties by informing visitors of the sensitive nature of the sites they are charged to monitor

The curator at the Edge of the Ce-dars Museum in Blanding told Boyce about a national historic landmark established in 1964 which they had tried to get designated as a district and she asked him to look into it In the process Boyce learned that the

area had been designated a national historic landmark district in 1985 Nobody had been notified He saw the value of protecting this area talked to the site steward coordina-tor and opted into the program He then enlisted the help of his friend Kearns The two have been tag-team-ing the 2200-acre area since 2010

ldquoIrsquom interested in history and being a site steward provides me a direct connection to a culture that inhabited the southwest before the Europeansrdquo Kearns said ldquoIn perspec-tive these ancient cultures lasted for thousands of years Europeans looked upon this land as uninhabitable Itrsquos fun and exciting to discover how wrong they wererdquo

There is an ongoing need for site stewards Site stewards are provided training professional advice from BLM and archaeologists and work-shops on basic archaeology

ldquoItrsquos fun to speculate the reasons people chose this inhospitable area to liverdquo Kearns said ldquoWere they protecting their water supply the springs and seeps that arenrsquot readily apparent Was it a last gasp attempt at surviving before they had to give up the land and leave We may never know for surerdquo

For information on the Utah Site Steward program email sandydantaolcom To learn about site steward-ship in Grand Junction visit wwwvocorggrandjunction where you can sign up for the next training in November

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Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

RESERVATION amp CANCELLATIONS required at least a business day in advance If you have not received your meal by 1245 pm call 243-9844 ext 1 Hours are 8 am-430 pm Monday-Friday

monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

1Beef Taco SaladMarinated CarrotsOrange Wedges

4Beef LasagnaSnap BeansSpinach Mandarin SaladFruit Compote Italian Bread

5Ham amp BeansCucumber w Tomato SaladOrange WedgesCornbread

6Chicken CacciatoreNoodle Garbanzo Bean SaladYamsFruited Cottage Cheese

7Seafood Pasta SaladBroccoliMozzarella Cheese SticksApricotsCrackers

8Hamburger on a bunPotato SaladBaked BeansFruit Salad

11Turkey Ala KingBiscuitIsland VegetablesTossed SaladMandarin amp Pineapple Gelatin

12Monterey ChickenOriental VegetablesPea amp Cheese SaladCitrus Fruit Mix

13Roast Beef w GravyColeslawSpeedy Baked BeansPineapple Slices wrsquoNilla Wafers

14Chili Stuffed Baked PotatoBrussels SproutsApplesauce Berry GelatinCrackers

15Herbed ChickenGreen PeasCarrot amp Raisin SaladMandarin Oranges

18Oven Baked ChickenMashed Potatoes wGravyThree Bean SaladSaucy Fruit Salad

19Beef Enchilada CasseroleSpanish RicePinto BeansTropical Fruit Salad

20Honey Bbq ChickenMonte Carlo VegetablesChuckwagon CornWaldorf Fruit Salad

21Crunchy Turkey Hot DishBrown RiceSpinach Cauliflower SaladBlushing Pears

22Beef StewVegetable Island BlendTapioca PuddingDinner Roll

25Bbq Pork RibChuckwagon CornBroccoliStrawberry Short Cake

26Chicken Cordon BleuMashed PotatoesSpinachCranberry Appleslaw

27Spaghetti amp MeatballsItalian Bean Veggies Tossed SaladStrawberry Fruit Gelatin Italian Bread

28Stuffed Bell PepperChateau VegetablesLima BeansChocolate Pudding

29Chicken Filet SandwichLettuce amp Tomato GarnishSpeedy Baked BeansCitrus Surprise Gelatin

Meal Menu June 2012 243-9844 ext 1 monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

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the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 19

complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

Gunnison River

Dolores R

iver

San M

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The first Tebegua-che cave is located about 10 miles northeast of Nucla Colorado and the second is located about 10 miles northwest

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom loCal lore 21

War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

Se n i o r re c re a ti o n ce n te r Mo n th ly ca le n d a r o f ev e n tS

Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

Tuesday 900 am Cribbage amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 130 pm Bingo

Wednesday 900 am Ladies Pool Card Social 930 am Jack amp Jill Pool Tourney 1000 am Free Blood Pressure Clinic (3rd Wed) 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Pinochle

Thursday 900 am Canasta 900 am Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) 930 am Bunco (3rd Thursday) 1000 am Band (1st Thursday) 1200 pm Pokeno 730 pm Dance

Friday 900 am Canasta Painting Class amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 1230 pm Bible Study 1245 pm Bridge

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Sunday 100 pm Dance (1st amp 3rd Sunday)

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

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Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

savingsSpecial Guest Teacher - Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters

For a complete class listing visit us on the web at wwwquilterscornergjcom or call 970-255-8838

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This story sponsored by Quilterrsquos Corner Inc 421 Colorado AveCall them at 255-8838

Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

MPact Girls Royal Rangers

Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

3251 E Road bull Clifton CO

bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

Call Meg at 970-434-6800email megpictureranchllccom

32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

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NEED GLASS REPAIR No Job Too Small

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

4 Cover Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

looking for adventure

The Western Slope Adventurers welcome people of any age to join them on the many activities they offer each month Whether you hike bike backpack raft or camp in the summer and ski snowshoe or snowboard in the winter they have an activity for you Details can be found at wwwwestern slopeadventurersorg Here are some of their upcoming adventures

May 31-June 4 Spend the weekend rafting and camping on the Yampa River

June 6Bring your camera on a photo outing to the Colorado River at Horsethief Canyon Wildlife Viewing

June 7Get a jump on the summer backpack-ing season with the Backpacking Basics class offered by REI

June 9Join the Audubon Societyrsquos Cary Atwood for a morning bird identification walk up Devilrsquos Canyon

June 10Hike Mt Elbert the tallest 14er in Colorado at 14433 feet

June 11Join in a monthly outdoor potluck and adventure at Corn Lake Bring paddle-boats a bike or your fly-fishing gear

June 16The Moab Daily is a 13-mile section of the Colorado River Bring or rent your own canoe paddle raft or kayak

June 22Car camp and hike the ruins or canyoneer at Cedar Mesa

Find adventure at any ageBy Melanie Wiseman

Life isnrsquot about waiting for the storm to pass itrsquos about learning

to dance in the rain Doug Loesch 65 from Montrose

has this mantra hanging in his home and tries to live by it daily In other words stay active meet new people try new things and learn something new

ldquoI have always workedrdquo Loesch said ldquoWhen you get older itrsquos easy to get sedentary Western Slope Ad-venturers has really helped me get out and be active more than just mowing the lawnrdquo

Loesch now boasts a sub zero camping trip and looks forward to two whitewater rafting trips this summer

Doug Van Etten and Mary Hertert started Western Slope Adventurers just over a year ago The group is part of wwwmeetupcom a network of groups around the world that help connect like-minded people to share varied interests and activities West-ern Slope Adventurersrsquo shared inter-ests revolve around the outdoors

Van Etten and Hertert both 59 and originally from California met and married 20 years ago while working in Anchorage Alaska While attend-ing a conference in Las Vegas Van Etten wanted to hike He searched online using Google and found a Meet Up group to join on a hike An avid outdoorsman Van Etten asked himself if Anchor-age might have something similar They didnrsquot so he started his own group in March 2007 By July of the same year there were 350 participants and the group had 3000 activities in the first four years

Looking for a new adventure Van Etten and Hertert started travel-ing After visiting friends whose backyard was the Colorado National

Monument they were hooked They bought their own home bordering the McInnis Canyon National Conser-vation Area in Fruita Van Etten and Hertert were so anxious to move to the Grand Valley and meet people to share outdoor adventures with they started Western Slope Adventurers two months before moving here

ldquoThe success of this group is the dynamics of Doug and Maryrdquo West-ern Slope Adventurer Laney Heath 63 said

Loesch echoed that sentiment ldquoDoug and Mary are amazingly

ambitiousrdquo he said If you spend any amount of time

with them you will clearly see their energy and passion for the outdoors and the desire to share it with others The website and emails keep everyone current on activities

So what makes Western Slope Ad-venturers so special The list is ex-tensive Ask any participant and the first thing they will tell you are the close friendships that are created

ldquoFriendships are based on shared interestsrdquo Hertert said ldquoFriendships form easily and are strong Friend-ships are strong when yoursquore on an adventure You need to count on each otherrdquo

Western Slope Adventurersrsquo activi-ties connect you with people all year long tying you together through-out the season changes The group also has the tendency to get you out doing adventures you probably wouldnrsquot be doing by yourself

The Western Slope Adventurers of-fer opportunities for people to learn and practice skills to see if they like an activity before investing in it A person interested in repelling may start by attending a knot tying clinic followed by simple repels and mov-ing up to more difficult ones

ldquoItrsquos building on your own personal skillsrdquo Heath said ldquoPeople arenrsquot jumping into activities without train-ing so you start a new sport with

more confidence You have the support of other people who can mentor you You need to be motivated and willing to learn Each activ-ity offers the opportunity to learn something newrdquo

Western Slope Adven-turers is about inclusion encouragement learning growing and fun When it comes to outdoor skills fitness or social skills they welcome you to bend and stretch your personal lim-its You are encouraged to exceed your own expecta-tions Others in the group will help support you in

Laney Heath explored the Vernal Equinox archaeoastronomy site on Cedar Mesa in Utah

Dennis Meyers rafts through Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River a class III-IV adventure Doug Van Etten and Matt Tuten are behind him

Hikersquon Scramble Ding-Dang Canyons Utah

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Cover Story 5

being successfulWestern Slope Adventurers is well

organized yet spontaneous Their ac-tivities vary in level of difficulty and scheduling based on their website calendar and the ldquoMeet Upsrdquo recom-mended by members They literally offer something for everyone no matter what skill level or activity interest

ldquoWe are not planning things we are sharing thingsrdquo Hertert said ldquoThese are not guided activitiesrdquo

All members are invited to suggest outings and activities for the calen-dar and are encouraged to get active The variety of activities also makes Western Slope Adventurers unique

ldquoItrsquos like going to a smorgasbordrdquo Loesch said ldquoYou can pick and choose what you want to do You meet so many people who like to do the same things you do or they wouldnrsquot be thererdquo

Western Slope Adventurers also draws people from Denver Salt Lake City Colorado Springs Crested Butte Delta Montrose Paonia Hotchkiss Rifle Glenwood Springs and other areas Activities do not necessarily always start in Grand Junction

Safety is the highest priority with the Western Slope Adventurers They want you to be physically and mental-ly prepared as well as have the safest equipment For example everyone is required to wear helmets when rafting Westwater Canyon Training clinics are important for safety Mem-bers recently participated in a three-

day first aid class knowing they are responsible for taking care of each other while on adventures Summit Canyon Mountaineering in down-town Grand Junction has partnered with the group to provide canyoneer-ing gear and skill orientations and an introduction to 14ers class

Other partners who help with skill training and activities include REI Museum of the West KAFM Radio Colorado Environmental Coalition and Colorado Canyons Associa-tion Western Slope Adventurers are always looking for new partners to expand their training and adventure opportunities

The Western Slope Adventurers average 20 various activities each month and 340 people have visited the website in the past two months They currently have 50-60 people who are active in at least one ad-venture per month and 15-20 who are active more than once a month Potlucks are a great way to get ac-quainted with Western Slope Adven-turers on the second Monday of the month These get-togethers average 50 people and include an outdoor activity or skill training in warmer weather and a speaker or slideshow in the winter months There is no age requirement to participate

If getting active in sharing hiking backpacking canyoneering dog walks wild flower identification out-door film festivals photography road and mountain biking rafting and oth-er water sports skiing snowboard-

ing snowshoeing winter camping etc with some great friends interests you Western Slope Adventurers may be calling you to get involved The variety of activities is as large as the imagination of the grouprsquos partici-pants Van Etten referred to a recent outing he called ldquoadventure with a twistrdquo Four Tuesday evenings par-ticipants hiked the Colorado National Monument in sections from the west entrance to the east entrance canyon by canyon totaling 22 miles over the four evenings Other outings have been camping and exploring Goblin Valley Rattlesnake Arches rafting Westwater and full moon hikes Upcoming adventures include hiking 14ers rafting the Green and Yampa Rivers and exploring Vernal area rock art Another great tradition that began last year was to share Thanks-giving together on an adventure Last year the group spent Thanksgiving in Canyonlands This year theyrsquoll be ex-ploring Capital Reef Fifteen people have already signed up

There is no cost to be a member of Western Slope Adventurers All that is required is a spirit of adventure the motivation to learn new things and the desire to share your experi-ences with others

To learn more about Western Slope Adventurers check out their website and calendar of events at wwwwesternslopeadventurersorg or call Van Etten at 433-4312 or Hertert at 778-5985

Publisher Kevin VanGundyFounding Publisher Susan CappsEditor Cloie SandlinOffice Manager Genevra ShalGraphic Design Heidi GrafProduction Photographer Karen JonesDelivery Al LeFebreAdvertising Sales Val Begalle Advertising Sales Sue BowenAdvertising Sales Jeanette KiphartAdvertising Assistant Jamie BegalleMascot Bogart

Delta-Montrose BureauAdvertising Sales Virginia CarlileDelivery JR Milner

Garfield BureauEditor Cheryl Currier

PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 815029702438829 8005367516 fax

Website wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomE-mail BeaconPendantPublishingcom

The Beacon is published at the beginning of the month Our goal is to inform and inspire the 50+ community in Mesa Delta Montrose and Garfield counties

Publication of advertising does not necessarily con-stitute endorsement Columns are opinions of the writers not necessarily the opinion of the publisher Display advertising rates are available upon request Deadline for advertising and announcements is the 20th of the month preceding publication

copy Copyright 2012 bull All Rights Reserved

ldquoWere it left to me to decide whether we should have a

government without news-papers or newspapers with-out a government I should

not hesitate a moment to prefer the latterrdquomdashThomas Jeffersonmdash

National amp Regional Award-Winning Publication

Tracy Baron and friend cross country ski with their dogs on the Grand Mesa

Maria Archuleta uses her canyoneering skills at Arches National Park

Kathy Martin Dave Guiness top and their friend Earl geocache off Little Park Road

6 feature Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

The River Bring it onBy Susan Capps

Here I am in the middle of a river Irsquom somehow staying upright in

a soft shell kayak on whitewater I have to work hard to stay in the boat

It is one of the most exhilarating feelings in the world Itrsquos just the riv-er and I And the river is my teacher My guide My friend My mentor

Imagine this Itrsquos a beautiful day and Irsquove packed a lunch in a dry bag on my boat Some sweetie helped me get my Subaru to the river take-out and I now have 10 miles of pure freedom ahead

Off I go Last summer I

bought a yellow duckie It is an in-flatable kayak that can hold hundreds of pounds of gear me and even a friend

One time this summer I was with a friend on the Gunnison River It was her first time in a duckie We somehow found the only hole in a somewhat predictable river and I was catapulted out of the boat I grabbed onto the side of the boat and said ldquoHi Monicardquo My friend from Brazil said ldquoSusan what are you doing down thererdquo I laughed so hard I started to swallow the river

Why does the river mean so much to me Irsquoll try to explain

When you are lost in Italy especial-ly Venice the Italians like to say to you ldquoAvanti sempre avantirdquo It means go forward always forward The river is a metaphor for life It rushes drops gurgles swishes gets me dirty or cleans me up exhilarates frustrates topples laughs plays with me toys with me makes me laugh or makes me cry Like life it always moves forward Sempre avanti

The river is also teeming with life On the river Irsquove seen birds fish plants frogs mountain goats eagles algae and sometimes even gooey primordial ooze I can imagine a fish

climbing out of this ooze sprouting legs and walking off

I was told this ooze is bottled and sold as botanicals as I was wiping the sticky stuff off of me after flip-ping a canoe upside down It didnrsquot seem like a beauty product when I was getting it out of my hair

What do I like best The sounds of the river The way it rushes around rocks gurgles splashes hisses humshellipthe way it says to me in every voice ldquoGo with the flow Susan Go with the flowrdquo

The river made me laugh I laughed harder than I have in a long time I was on the Roaring Fork alone in my duckie with six other boats This run of river is be-tween Carbondale and Glenwood Springs There were numer-

ous wave trains that day which is where the water becomes white very fast and you are in a series of small rapids The goal is to stay in your boat and keep going forward It sounds simple It is not All day I heard about being on alert for a rapid called ldquoCemeteryrdquo Finally our group approached this rapid one boat at a time It was a long one It lasted about 20 minutes Once in the rapid I was not able to see how anyone else was doing because the rapid was hav-ing too much fun playing with me

I was being thrown about in the river and somehow it struck me as simply hilarious Every time the river bounced me I found it extremely funny I was laughing out loud I kept thinking no matter what you throw at me river I will survive Do it again I will be victorious You can slam me but I will stay afloat I will rise up and be filled with joy no matter what you do to me

The river has taught me about life Okay river I am your student

Bring it on

To Susan Capps the river is a metaphor for life Like life it always moves forward

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom feature Story 7

By Terri Benson

What do you get when you cross a bunch of women with

fishing rods bows and arrows and shotguns A whole lot of fun some bug bites and sunburn

The Division of Wildlife regularly sponsors Cast and Blasts during the summer Last sum-mer they sponsored a women-only Cast and Blast at Lone Cone State Wildlife Area One thing the 12 women had in com-mon was the desire to learn about outdoor activities in a safe and fun environment

A Cast and Blast is what the name im-plies classes in fly fishing shotgun use and sometimes archery Attendees came from all over Colorado including one woman from Alabama

Most Cast and Blasts only last one day but this was a weekend trip Attendees brought sleeping bags per-sonal gear and a fishing license Rods archery equipment and shotguns were provided for those who didnrsquot have their own

After breakfast Saturday everyone trooped to the archery range and chose from a selection of compound bows Wildlife Manager Kelly Crane and three other DOW employees assisted the fledgling archers by correcting stances suggesting grips and explaining the different parts of the bows and their adjustments Each woman was allowed as many attempts as they wanted rotating to different targets and using different bows and tensions After receiving painful ldquostring slapsrdquo several women sported wrist guards

After lunch it was time for fly-fish-ing practice Five DOW officers en-sured everyone received one-on-one attention The anglers headed up to the nearby lake A brisk breeze didnrsquot

help keep those loops and flicks neat and flowing instead it increased the odds of catching a blade of grass or ending up with a pile of fly line about three feet from shore Suffice it to say the 300 recently stocked fish had no reason to fear the wild

women The next morning

the group headed up the hill to the shooting range Detailed gun safety instruction was followed by volunteers being asked to step up and shoot There were two shooters at a time each with an instruc-tor The hills rang with hoots when there was a hit Each woman was allowed to shoot until her arm gave out

While packing up to go home the women talked about how much they learned and how much fun they had The womenrsquos ages ranged from 20s to ldquoover 60rdquo Many felt more confident and less dependent on others in the outdoors

Cast and Blasts are sometimes women-only youth-only and fam-ily events They include educational events and waterfowl pheasant turkey and big game hunts There are plans in the works for similar events for men The DOWrsquos end goal is to increase the hunting population a vital part of game management to prevent game overcrowding disease and crop damage

The next Cast and Blast is sched-uled for Sunday June 24 in the Granby area and is a women-only event No experience or equipment is required For more information including prices call 725-6200 or visit wwwwildlifestatecous to register Spaces fill up quickly so early registration is encouraged More Cast and Blasts are scheduled for July and August but have not yet been announced Check the website for details

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Grilled SalmonampCucumber Radish RelishMakes 4 servings Cooking Time 10 minutes

Relish

12 c diced cucumber14 c julienne radish2 T each lemon juicechopped scallion to tastechopped dill or parsley to tasteSalt and pepper to taste

IN MEDIuM BOWL combine cucumber radish lemon juice scallion and dill Season with salt and pepper

Salmon

4 8-oz salmon fillets2 T lemon juiceSalt and pepper1 package (52 ounces) Boursin Shallot amp Chive

PREHEAT grill or broiler on high Sprinkle salmon fillets with lemon juice salt and pepper

GRILL or broil about 8 minutes Spoon about 3 tablespoons Boursin on top of each fillet continue cooking for another 2 minutes until salmon is cooked through and Boursin has softened

SERVE with Cucumber Radish relish

Serves 10

Crust34 c walnuts (or almonds or pecans)12 c sugar1-12 c all-purpose flour4 oz melted butter

Filling3 large eggs 34 c sugar12 oz cream cheese softened1-12 t vanilla 1 c frozen Wild Blueberries

For CrusT In bowl of food processor grind nuts until the consistency of sawdust Add sugar and pulse to mix Add flour and mix thoroughly Add the melted butter through the food chute and pulse until thoroughly blended Place nut mixture in a 15-inch springform tart pan

PREHEAT oven to 300degF

For FiLLinG Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored Beat in the sugar cream cheese and vanilla until smooth Pour over crust mixture

SPRINKLE Wild Blueberries on top of cheese mixture Place tart pan on baking sheet Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until filling is set

REMOVE from oven and let cool Serve with whipped cream if desired

WildBlueberry Cheesecake Tartwith Nut Crust

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom adviCe amp ideaS 9

Advice Column for the over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

From the Old Bag I received a letter from a man thatrsquos too long to print I am going to en-capsulate it and hope I hit all the salient points This man I will call Sam a widower was on his way to his favorite restaurant during a rain storm and saw a man stand-ing in the rain with a sign which read ldquoNeed food need workrdquo Sam opened the door and said ldquoGet inrdquo He took James (not his real name) to a fast food place and they en-joyed a burger together Sam felt he could not leave James out in the rain so he took him home and let him sleep in the basement As they became acquainted James shared that he was brought to the US from Nigeria by an uncle and was here illegally He said his uncle had other children and physically abused James James now 22 is homeless and illegal For three months James has helped out Sam doing jobs around the house and yard Now Sam thinks it is time for James to go out and get a real job but wonders how he could do that with no legality Sam is also worried that he could get arrested for harboring an illegal He is asking for my help

Dear Sam First of all I am glad you are alive Many of us would like to do what you did but could get killed or robbed in the process I donrsquot believe you are in danger of get-ting arrested for harboring an illegal They are mostly looking for illegals that break the law Now as for James I do not know what to tell you I hope he will not get upset when you tell him it is time to leave Have you had a talk with James yet It is better to approach these things gently and not surprise him with ldquoIt is time to leaverdquo You could contact an immigra-tion attorney and see if he qualifies

Ask the Old Bagfor any type of refuge I hate to sound so cruel to such a nice man who would take a homeless person in and treat him so well but I have to say that sometimes we get our-selves into messes to which the only answer is like my mother used to say to me

ldquoYou got yourself into this mess and now you have to get yourself out of itrdquo Good luck OB

Dear Old Bag I am a good and faithful son but I am having trouble with my mother She is a spunky 80-year-old widow who will not admit that she should not be driving She plays bridge goes to the senior center is always going out to lunch with friends etc The problem is that she cannot see well enough to drive She has a type of incurable eye condition where her peripheral vision is going away She has had one auto accident and has had several near misses When I approach her with not driving she feels insulted and avoids me How do I keep her from driving before she hurts herself or someone else Signed Son

Dear Son This is an ongoing problem in many families I was able to get my husband to give up his car because he was mistaking green arrows for green lights and he was afraid he would hurt someone else Unfortunately we live in cities where life and cars seem to be on the fast track Here are a few suggestions and maybe our readers have some more 1) Learn all you can learn about alternate modes of transporta-tion for elderly in your community Give them to your mother to study on her own time 2) Ask her primary doctor and her ophthalmologist for their help 3) If you or she have the means you may hire a driver for her 4) Take care of this right away before another accident occurs OB

send your questions to the Old Bag in care of the BEACON or email lagmancreswickcoxnet

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The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Irsquom a geezer planning to have surgery in a few months I won-dered if I could donate blood to myself in advance

Yes you could This is called au-tologous blood donation and is done in the weeks before non-emergency surgery The blood is stored until the opera-tion Autologous donation is most often employed in surgery on bones blood ves-sels the urinary tract and the heart when the likelihood of transfusion is high

This form of blood donation is good for the patient but itrsquos benefi-cial to society too

According to the National Blood Data Resource Center people over the age of 69 require half of all whole blood and red blood cells transfused Giving blood to yourself cuts down the demand for blood

Typically each donated unit of blood referred to as whole blood is separated into multiple components such as red blood cells plasma platelets and antihemophilic factor for transfusion to individuals with different needs

With an aging population and ad-vances in medical treatments requir-ing blood transfusions the demand for blood increases On any given day an average of 38000 units of red blood cells are needed

Volunteers donate almost all of the blood transfused in the US Using current screening and donation pro-cedures a growing number of blood banks have found blood donation by seniors to be safe and practical If yoursquore a geezer you can probably help the cause

To be eligible to donate blood

a person must be in good health In general donors must weigh at least 110 pounds Most blood banks have no upper age limit Donors are screened for AIDS hepatitis and other possible problems

Adult males have about 12 pints of blood in their circulation and adult females have about nine pints The

donorrsquos body re-plenishes the fluid lost from donation in about 24 hours The lost red blood cells are gener-ally replaced in a few weeks Whole blood can be do-nated once every eight weeks

What is the most common blood type

The approximate distribution of blood types in the US is as follows Distribution may be different for spe-cific racial and ethnic groups

O Rh-positive - 38 percentO Rh-negative - 7 percentA Rh-positive - 34 percentA Rh-negative - 6 percentB Rh-positive - 9 percentB Rh-negative - 2 percentAB Rh-positive - 3 percentAB Rh-negative - 1 percent

In an emergency anyone can receive type O red blood cells and type AB individuals can receive red blood cells of any ABO type There-fore people with type O blood are known as ldquouniversal donorsrdquo and those with type AB blood are known as ldquouniversal recipientsrdquo

if you would like to read more columns you can order a copy of ldquoHow to be a Healthy Geezerrdquo at wwwhealthygeezercom If you have a question write to fredhealthygeezercom

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duces antibodies that are mistakenly considered the same as the hormone that stimulates the thyroid The end result The thyroid produces more T3 and T4 than the body needs Symp-toms of hyperthyroidism include unexplained weight loss increased appetite rapid or irregular heartbeat anxiety trouble sleeping trembling in your hands and fingers increased sweating muscle weakness more frequent bowel movements and less frequent menstrual periods with lighter than normal blood flow

Keep in mind that common symp-toms of hyperthyroidism and hypo-thyroidism such as fatigue weight gain or weight loss and trouble sleeping can overlap with other conditions such as pregnancy and perimenopause

Testing TestingNonetheless if you think you might

have a thyroid disorder make an appointment with your primary care doctor Diagnosing a thyroid disorder starts with testing the blood level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which tells your thyroid to make thyroid hormones Further testing is necessary if your TSH levels arenrsquot in the normal range

If yoursquore diagnosed with hypothy-roidism yoursquoll most likely be pre-scribed a synthetic pill form of T4 which is among the top five of all prescriptions written in the US It has few side effects and yoursquoll likely need to be on it the rest of your life When you take T4 your body con-verts some of it to T3 A synthetic form of T3 is also available Some physicians prescribe a combination of T4 and T3 to replace what your body isnrsquot making Avoid taking thy-roid medication with calcium or iron supplements which can interfere with absorption

With hyperthyroidism you may be prescribed medicine to block your thyroidrsquos ability to make new thyroid hormones surgery to remove the thyroid or beta-blockers medica-tion that alters the effects of thyroid hormones on your body by reducing your heart rate

By Sandra Gordon

Feeling anxious tired depressed bloated Notice changes in your

skin or hair Gaining or losing weight for no reason These could be signs your thyroid is on the fritz

Your thyroid a small gland at the base of your neck is one of your bodyrsquos most important glands It pro-duces two main thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4 which travel in your bloodstream and affect every organ in your body Tiny amounts of T3 and T4 make big things happen such as how fast your heart beats and the rate you burn calories

Yoursquore at higher risk for thyroid issues as you get older Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid disorder than men Thyroid trouble tends to run in families too

Read on to learn more about two of the most common thyroid problems what you can do if you think your thyroid may be acting up and why you need to pay special attention to your thyroid if yoursquore pregnant or considering pregnancy

Thyroid troubleHypothyroidism results when

your thyroid doesnrsquot make enough thyroid hormones Hashimotorsquos disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the US Itrsquos an autoimmune disease in which the body produces antibodies that es-sentially attack the thyroid causing it to produce less thyroid hormones than your body needs to function properly Symptoms of hypothyroid-ism include unexplained weight gain fatigue depression irregular periods or excessive menstrual bleeding pale dry skin increased sensitivity to cold joint or muscle pain muscle weakness a hoarse voice and pos-sibly high levels of LDL (the ldquobadrdquo) cholesterol

Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid makes more thyroid hor-mones than your body needs Gravesrsquo disease is one of the most common causes of hyperthyroidism Like Hashimotorsquos itrsquos an autoimmune dis-order It occurs when the body pro-

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Test your sun safety IQBy Sandra Gordon

Using sunscreen is important dur-ing the summer Long-time expo-

sure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of skin cancer in people of any age Seniors are more vulnerable because as you age your skin grows thinner and more delicate Extra precaution is needed to protect the skin

So how sun smart are you when it comes to the nitty-gritty of decipher-ing SPFs picking the best sunscreen or treating mild sunburn I guaran-tee yoursquoll learn some new facts from this quiz that will help you keep your skin healthier this summer and reduce your risk of skin cancer Find out whether yoursquore doing enough to protect yourself from the sunrsquos dam-aging rays

1 Which are more harmful the sunrsquos

A UVA raysB UVB rays

Answer A and B UVA radiation contributes to skin cancer and early skin aging because it breaks down the skinrsquos collagen leading to wrinkles UVB rays primarily cause sunburn But UVA and UVB rays are equally harmful because both types can cause skin cancer and are consid-ered carcinogens To safeguard your skin from both types of rays zone in on the words ldquobroad spectrumrdquo at the sunscreen counter According to the new Food and Drug Adminis-trationrsquos requirements effective this summer which regulated the label lingo for over-the-counter sunscreen products and apply to cosmetics and moisturizers labeled with SPF values too ldquobroad spectrumrdquo means the sunscreen has passed a standardized test indicating that it protects against UVA and UVB proportionally

2 Which is better at protecting you from the sun

A Waterproof sunscreenB Sweatproof sunscreenC SunblockD None of the above

Answer D No sunscreens are ldquowaterproofrdquo ldquosweatproofrdquo or can qualify as ldquosunblockrdquo You wonrsquot get bogged down by those label terms anymore because theyrsquove been elimi-nated Thatrsquos because all sunscreens eventually wash off and sunblock overstates a sunscreenrsquos effective-ness You may see the words ldquowater resistantrdquo which means that the sunscreen remains effective for 40 or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating based on standard testing If yoursquoll be sweating or swimming definitely get a broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of 15 or higher

3 Yoursquore at highest risk for sunburnA at the beachB at the poolC on a hike in the mountainsD on city streets

Answer A B and C The beach the pool and the mountains are all serious sunburn spots In or near the water everyone gets a double wham-my of ultraviolet radiation because of the harmful rays from above and those reflecting off the water At high altitudes the sunrsquos rays are also more dangerous because theyrsquore more con-centrated The sun is less of a threat on city streets because some rays are absorbed by the buildings and the asphalt but you can still get burned if you donrsquot wear sunscreen

Remember that you can also get burned through a car window or on a cloudy or hazy day if yoursquore not protected

ldquoYou canrsquot see or feel ultraviolet radiation but itrsquos there and it can be powerfulrdquo Professor of dermatology and surgery at the Yale School of Medicine David J Leffell said

4 True or false You donrsquot need to re-apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating if the product yoursquore using is water resistantAnswer False ldquoWater resistant sunscreen isnrsquot 100 percent water-resistantrdquo dermatologist Jim Chow said The pool the ocean sweat

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even drying yourself with a towel can wash or rub it off Your best bet Reapply water resistant sunscreen or any sunscreen for that matter every two hours Read the label and reap-ply as directed

5 True or false A sunscreen with a sPF of 30 protects you twice as long as one with an sPF of 15Answer False A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 blocks 96 to 97 percent of the sunrsquos rays only 2 to 3 percent more than a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 does Still if yoursquore going to be in the sun for more than a couple of hours opt for the higher number

ldquoThe extra 2 to 3 percent of protec-tion can make a differencerdquo derma-tologist and skin cancer specialist

Kathleen Behr said But more isnrsquot

necessarily better

According to the FDA products with an SPF of more than 50 havenrsquot been shown to provide greater protection Thatrsquos why yoursquoll see that the maxi-mum SPF value on sunscreens is now just ldquo50+rdquo For the best protection against the sunrsquos bad rays look for a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 50

6 The best way to soothe mild sunburn is to

A apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly

B take a bath then put on moisturizer

C just leave your skin alone It will heal faster by itself

Answer B The bath will cool you off and a basic moisturizer (doc-tors like Lubriderm and Keri) helps replenish your dried out skin To reduce inflammation take ibuprofen within the first 48 hours Stay out of

the sun until your sunburn is healed

7 True or false Most sunscreens have a shelf life of

A 1 yearB 5 yearsC depends on the brand

Answer A Even if the product thatrsquos been hanging around in your medi-cine cabinet has a later expiration date on the bottle itrsquos best to replace your sunscreen every summer to be sure itrsquos as effective as possible

8 The very best way to protect yourself from the sunrsquos burning rays is by

A wearing a brimmed hat and other clothing that will block out the sun

B staying in the shadeC using a broad spectrum

sunscreenD all of the above

Answer D All of the above ldquoSun-screen is only one com-ponentrdquo Behr said Try to stay out of direct sunlight between 10 am and 2

pm when the sun is strongest If thatrsquos unrealistic take fre-

quent shade breaks At the beach wear a hat

and try to cover up with shirt or a beach towel at least part of the day

9 itrsquos a good idea to apply sunscreen

A 30 minutes before going out in the sun

B 10 minutes before going out in the sun

C as soon as you get outside

Answer A Because sunscreen needs plenty of time to penetrate the skin apply a generous amount of sunscreen about half an hour before going outside

Some people can burn very quick-ly especially under the summerrsquos intense rays Worse you canrsquot neces-sarily tell when yoursquore getting fried Often a sunburn doesnrsquot show up until that night or the next morning Even if your skin does start to look pink while yoursquore in the sun the damage is already done

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are also site steward programs in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona The programs are a private-public partnership designed to help protect cultural resources likely to be subject to high visitation rates making them prime areas for vandalism pot hunt-ing erosion or overuse by livestock

ldquoIf each visitor takes just one shard of pottery soon the land will be bar-ren of the remnants of these ancient civilizations and future visitors and BLM archaeologists will be deprived of the opportunity to experience a time long past and learn from these artifactsrdquo Boyce said

By Marsha Kearns

Two men walk to a small rise in the expanse of low scrub-cov-

ered lands in the southeastern Utah desert They check their map of the district which may or may not be entirely accurate They are there to monitor cultural resources within a national historic landmark encom-passing 2200 acres that holds over 100 known ruins from a community of ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi)

Larry Boyce 71 and Jim Kearns 58 are site stewards for the Utah Site Steward Program funded by the Bureau of Land Management There

Site stewards protect history

Site stewards explore sites and find surprises like this small cliff dwelling which Boyce (left) and Kearns (right) found in a hidden canyon below one of their large mesa-top ruins

The people who used to inhabit the Four Corners area lived there for hundreds of years This extended community is important historically because it establishes a critical link between the Basketmaker people who are identified primarily for their use of baskets and the Puebloans These indications suggest they were the same evolving culture

ldquoIrsquom not superstitious but as a long-time student of anthropology in particular the ways in which the human mind has been shaped by ancient civilizations I get a strong emotional sense of connection while walking among the ruins of this early culturerdquo Boyce said

The BLM and National Park Service are not adequately funded to provide oversight of the thousands of an-cient ruins in San Juan County Utah alone so they depend heavily on the volunteer services of site stewards The volunteers typically visit their assigned sites two or three times a year and report back any changes or intrusions to the BLM

Site stewards are the eyes and ears of the BLM performing educational duties by informing visitors of the sensitive nature of the sites they are charged to monitor

The curator at the Edge of the Ce-dars Museum in Blanding told Boyce about a national historic landmark established in 1964 which they had tried to get designated as a district and she asked him to look into it In the process Boyce learned that the

area had been designated a national historic landmark district in 1985 Nobody had been notified He saw the value of protecting this area talked to the site steward coordina-tor and opted into the program He then enlisted the help of his friend Kearns The two have been tag-team-ing the 2200-acre area since 2010

ldquoIrsquom interested in history and being a site steward provides me a direct connection to a culture that inhabited the southwest before the Europeansrdquo Kearns said ldquoIn perspec-tive these ancient cultures lasted for thousands of years Europeans looked upon this land as uninhabitable Itrsquos fun and exciting to discover how wrong they wererdquo

There is an ongoing need for site stewards Site stewards are provided training professional advice from BLM and archaeologists and work-shops on basic archaeology

ldquoItrsquos fun to speculate the reasons people chose this inhospitable area to liverdquo Kearns said ldquoWere they protecting their water supply the springs and seeps that arenrsquot readily apparent Was it a last gasp attempt at surviving before they had to give up the land and leave We may never know for surerdquo

For information on the Utah Site Steward program email sandydantaolcom To learn about site steward-ship in Grand Junction visit wwwvocorggrandjunction where you can sign up for the next training in November

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Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

RESERVATION amp CANCELLATIONS required at least a business day in advance If you have not received your meal by 1245 pm call 243-9844 ext 1 Hours are 8 am-430 pm Monday-Friday

monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

1Beef Taco SaladMarinated CarrotsOrange Wedges

4Beef LasagnaSnap BeansSpinach Mandarin SaladFruit Compote Italian Bread

5Ham amp BeansCucumber w Tomato SaladOrange WedgesCornbread

6Chicken CacciatoreNoodle Garbanzo Bean SaladYamsFruited Cottage Cheese

7Seafood Pasta SaladBroccoliMozzarella Cheese SticksApricotsCrackers

8Hamburger on a bunPotato SaladBaked BeansFruit Salad

11Turkey Ala KingBiscuitIsland VegetablesTossed SaladMandarin amp Pineapple Gelatin

12Monterey ChickenOriental VegetablesPea amp Cheese SaladCitrus Fruit Mix

13Roast Beef w GravyColeslawSpeedy Baked BeansPineapple Slices wrsquoNilla Wafers

14Chili Stuffed Baked PotatoBrussels SproutsApplesauce Berry GelatinCrackers

15Herbed ChickenGreen PeasCarrot amp Raisin SaladMandarin Oranges

18Oven Baked ChickenMashed Potatoes wGravyThree Bean SaladSaucy Fruit Salad

19Beef Enchilada CasseroleSpanish RicePinto BeansTropical Fruit Salad

20Honey Bbq ChickenMonte Carlo VegetablesChuckwagon CornWaldorf Fruit Salad

21Crunchy Turkey Hot DishBrown RiceSpinach Cauliflower SaladBlushing Pears

22Beef StewVegetable Island BlendTapioca PuddingDinner Roll

25Bbq Pork RibChuckwagon CornBroccoliStrawberry Short Cake

26Chicken Cordon BleuMashed PotatoesSpinachCranberry Appleslaw

27Spaghetti amp MeatballsItalian Bean Veggies Tossed SaladStrawberry Fruit Gelatin Italian Bread

28Stuffed Bell PepperChateau VegetablesLima BeansChocolate Pudding

29Chicken Filet SandwichLettuce amp Tomato GarnishSpeedy Baked BeansCitrus Surprise Gelatin

Meal Menu June 2012 243-9844 ext 1 monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

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the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 19

complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

Gunnison River

Dolores R

iver

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The first Tebegua-che cave is located about 10 miles northeast of Nucla Colorado and the second is located about 10 miles northwest

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom loCal lore 21

War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

Se n i o r re c re a ti o n ce n te r Mo n th ly ca le n d a r o f ev e n tS

Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

Tuesday 900 am Cribbage amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 130 pm Bingo

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Thursday 900 am Canasta 900 am Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) 930 am Bunco (3rd Thursday) 1000 am Band (1st Thursday) 1200 pm Pokeno 730 pm Dance

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

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Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

Cheryl Currier takes care of her raised bed gardens at her home in Rifle

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970-249-610916612 S Townsend Ave

Montrose Coloradowwwcamelotgardenscom

Garden Deacutecorbull Pottery from around the world bull Fountains bull Statuary bull Planters bull Patio Deacutecor amp Furniturebull Tools amp Signs

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

savingsSpecial Guest Teacher - Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters

For a complete class listing visit us on the web at wwwquilterscornergjcom or call 970-255-8838

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This story sponsored by Quilterrsquos Corner Inc 421 Colorado AveCall them at 255-8838

Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

MPact Girls Royal Rangers

Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

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3251 E Road bull Clifton CO

bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

Call Meg at 970-434-6800email megpictureranchllccom

32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

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Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Advertising Team

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Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessfAll 2011

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wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

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Advertising Team

Aug 29-Sept 2

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Senior Games

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Advertising Team

Now on the Web at

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Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

This ad runsmonths Starting month

Pay for it Rates $29 for 30 words or less Additional words $1 each

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Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

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sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

Shower amp Tub Enclosures bull Rescreens amp New Screens

NEED GLASS REPAIR No Job Too Small

Same day service on most autoglass

Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Cover Story 5

being successfulWestern Slope Adventurers is well

organized yet spontaneous Their ac-tivities vary in level of difficulty and scheduling based on their website calendar and the ldquoMeet Upsrdquo recom-mended by members They literally offer something for everyone no matter what skill level or activity interest

ldquoWe are not planning things we are sharing thingsrdquo Hertert said ldquoThese are not guided activitiesrdquo

All members are invited to suggest outings and activities for the calen-dar and are encouraged to get active The variety of activities also makes Western Slope Adventurers unique

ldquoItrsquos like going to a smorgasbordrdquo Loesch said ldquoYou can pick and choose what you want to do You meet so many people who like to do the same things you do or they wouldnrsquot be thererdquo

Western Slope Adventurers also draws people from Denver Salt Lake City Colorado Springs Crested Butte Delta Montrose Paonia Hotchkiss Rifle Glenwood Springs and other areas Activities do not necessarily always start in Grand Junction

Safety is the highest priority with the Western Slope Adventurers They want you to be physically and mental-ly prepared as well as have the safest equipment For example everyone is required to wear helmets when rafting Westwater Canyon Training clinics are important for safety Mem-bers recently participated in a three-

day first aid class knowing they are responsible for taking care of each other while on adventures Summit Canyon Mountaineering in down-town Grand Junction has partnered with the group to provide canyoneer-ing gear and skill orientations and an introduction to 14ers class

Other partners who help with skill training and activities include REI Museum of the West KAFM Radio Colorado Environmental Coalition and Colorado Canyons Associa-tion Western Slope Adventurers are always looking for new partners to expand their training and adventure opportunities

The Western Slope Adventurers average 20 various activities each month and 340 people have visited the website in the past two months They currently have 50-60 people who are active in at least one ad-venture per month and 15-20 who are active more than once a month Potlucks are a great way to get ac-quainted with Western Slope Adven-turers on the second Monday of the month These get-togethers average 50 people and include an outdoor activity or skill training in warmer weather and a speaker or slideshow in the winter months There is no age requirement to participate

If getting active in sharing hiking backpacking canyoneering dog walks wild flower identification out-door film festivals photography road and mountain biking rafting and oth-er water sports skiing snowboard-

ing snowshoeing winter camping etc with some great friends interests you Western Slope Adventurers may be calling you to get involved The variety of activities is as large as the imagination of the grouprsquos partici-pants Van Etten referred to a recent outing he called ldquoadventure with a twistrdquo Four Tuesday evenings par-ticipants hiked the Colorado National Monument in sections from the west entrance to the east entrance canyon by canyon totaling 22 miles over the four evenings Other outings have been camping and exploring Goblin Valley Rattlesnake Arches rafting Westwater and full moon hikes Upcoming adventures include hiking 14ers rafting the Green and Yampa Rivers and exploring Vernal area rock art Another great tradition that began last year was to share Thanks-giving together on an adventure Last year the group spent Thanksgiving in Canyonlands This year theyrsquoll be ex-ploring Capital Reef Fifteen people have already signed up

There is no cost to be a member of Western Slope Adventurers All that is required is a spirit of adventure the motivation to learn new things and the desire to share your experi-ences with others

To learn more about Western Slope Adventurers check out their website and calendar of events at wwwwesternslopeadventurersorg or call Van Etten at 433-4312 or Hertert at 778-5985

Publisher Kevin VanGundyFounding Publisher Susan CappsEditor Cloie SandlinOffice Manager Genevra ShalGraphic Design Heidi GrafProduction Photographer Karen JonesDelivery Al LeFebreAdvertising Sales Val Begalle Advertising Sales Sue BowenAdvertising Sales Jeanette KiphartAdvertising Assistant Jamie BegalleMascot Bogart

Delta-Montrose BureauAdvertising Sales Virginia CarlileDelivery JR Milner

Garfield BureauEditor Cheryl Currier

PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 815029702438829 8005367516 fax

Website wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomE-mail BeaconPendantPublishingcom

The Beacon is published at the beginning of the month Our goal is to inform and inspire the 50+ community in Mesa Delta Montrose and Garfield counties

Publication of advertising does not necessarily con-stitute endorsement Columns are opinions of the writers not necessarily the opinion of the publisher Display advertising rates are available upon request Deadline for advertising and announcements is the 20th of the month preceding publication

copy Copyright 2012 bull All Rights Reserved

ldquoWere it left to me to decide whether we should have a

government without news-papers or newspapers with-out a government I should

not hesitate a moment to prefer the latterrdquomdashThomas Jeffersonmdash

National amp Regional Award-Winning Publication

Tracy Baron and friend cross country ski with their dogs on the Grand Mesa

Maria Archuleta uses her canyoneering skills at Arches National Park

Kathy Martin Dave Guiness top and their friend Earl geocache off Little Park Road

6 feature Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

The River Bring it onBy Susan Capps

Here I am in the middle of a river Irsquom somehow staying upright in

a soft shell kayak on whitewater I have to work hard to stay in the boat

It is one of the most exhilarating feelings in the world Itrsquos just the riv-er and I And the river is my teacher My guide My friend My mentor

Imagine this Itrsquos a beautiful day and Irsquove packed a lunch in a dry bag on my boat Some sweetie helped me get my Subaru to the river take-out and I now have 10 miles of pure freedom ahead

Off I go Last summer I

bought a yellow duckie It is an in-flatable kayak that can hold hundreds of pounds of gear me and even a friend

One time this summer I was with a friend on the Gunnison River It was her first time in a duckie We somehow found the only hole in a somewhat predictable river and I was catapulted out of the boat I grabbed onto the side of the boat and said ldquoHi Monicardquo My friend from Brazil said ldquoSusan what are you doing down thererdquo I laughed so hard I started to swallow the river

Why does the river mean so much to me Irsquoll try to explain

When you are lost in Italy especial-ly Venice the Italians like to say to you ldquoAvanti sempre avantirdquo It means go forward always forward The river is a metaphor for life It rushes drops gurgles swishes gets me dirty or cleans me up exhilarates frustrates topples laughs plays with me toys with me makes me laugh or makes me cry Like life it always moves forward Sempre avanti

The river is also teeming with life On the river Irsquove seen birds fish plants frogs mountain goats eagles algae and sometimes even gooey primordial ooze I can imagine a fish

climbing out of this ooze sprouting legs and walking off

I was told this ooze is bottled and sold as botanicals as I was wiping the sticky stuff off of me after flip-ping a canoe upside down It didnrsquot seem like a beauty product when I was getting it out of my hair

What do I like best The sounds of the river The way it rushes around rocks gurgles splashes hisses humshellipthe way it says to me in every voice ldquoGo with the flow Susan Go with the flowrdquo

The river made me laugh I laughed harder than I have in a long time I was on the Roaring Fork alone in my duckie with six other boats This run of river is be-tween Carbondale and Glenwood Springs There were numer-

ous wave trains that day which is where the water becomes white very fast and you are in a series of small rapids The goal is to stay in your boat and keep going forward It sounds simple It is not All day I heard about being on alert for a rapid called ldquoCemeteryrdquo Finally our group approached this rapid one boat at a time It was a long one It lasted about 20 minutes Once in the rapid I was not able to see how anyone else was doing because the rapid was hav-ing too much fun playing with me

I was being thrown about in the river and somehow it struck me as simply hilarious Every time the river bounced me I found it extremely funny I was laughing out loud I kept thinking no matter what you throw at me river I will survive Do it again I will be victorious You can slam me but I will stay afloat I will rise up and be filled with joy no matter what you do to me

The river has taught me about life Okay river I am your student

Bring it on

To Susan Capps the river is a metaphor for life Like life it always moves forward

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom feature Story 7

By Terri Benson

What do you get when you cross a bunch of women with

fishing rods bows and arrows and shotguns A whole lot of fun some bug bites and sunburn

The Division of Wildlife regularly sponsors Cast and Blasts during the summer Last sum-mer they sponsored a women-only Cast and Blast at Lone Cone State Wildlife Area One thing the 12 women had in com-mon was the desire to learn about outdoor activities in a safe and fun environment

A Cast and Blast is what the name im-plies classes in fly fishing shotgun use and sometimes archery Attendees came from all over Colorado including one woman from Alabama

Most Cast and Blasts only last one day but this was a weekend trip Attendees brought sleeping bags per-sonal gear and a fishing license Rods archery equipment and shotguns were provided for those who didnrsquot have their own

After breakfast Saturday everyone trooped to the archery range and chose from a selection of compound bows Wildlife Manager Kelly Crane and three other DOW employees assisted the fledgling archers by correcting stances suggesting grips and explaining the different parts of the bows and their adjustments Each woman was allowed as many attempts as they wanted rotating to different targets and using different bows and tensions After receiving painful ldquostring slapsrdquo several women sported wrist guards

After lunch it was time for fly-fish-ing practice Five DOW officers en-sured everyone received one-on-one attention The anglers headed up to the nearby lake A brisk breeze didnrsquot

help keep those loops and flicks neat and flowing instead it increased the odds of catching a blade of grass or ending up with a pile of fly line about three feet from shore Suffice it to say the 300 recently stocked fish had no reason to fear the wild

women The next morning

the group headed up the hill to the shooting range Detailed gun safety instruction was followed by volunteers being asked to step up and shoot There were two shooters at a time each with an instruc-tor The hills rang with hoots when there was a hit Each woman was allowed to shoot until her arm gave out

While packing up to go home the women talked about how much they learned and how much fun they had The womenrsquos ages ranged from 20s to ldquoover 60rdquo Many felt more confident and less dependent on others in the outdoors

Cast and Blasts are sometimes women-only youth-only and fam-ily events They include educational events and waterfowl pheasant turkey and big game hunts There are plans in the works for similar events for men The DOWrsquos end goal is to increase the hunting population a vital part of game management to prevent game overcrowding disease and crop damage

The next Cast and Blast is sched-uled for Sunday June 24 in the Granby area and is a women-only event No experience or equipment is required For more information including prices call 725-6200 or visit wwwwildlifestatecous to register Spaces fill up quickly so early registration is encouraged More Cast and Blasts are scheduled for July and August but have not yet been announced Check the website for details

Women gone wild

Dead Eye Diane Power winner of the ldquoHot Shotrdquo Archery Award

Activities 7 days a week

Private Rooms Availablefor any pay status

(first come first served)

We accept Medicare AVA Contract and most

Private Insurances

Check out our scores atwwwmedicaregovNHcompare

Quality care withprivate comfort

Look us up atwwweagleridgegvcom

We have changed many thingsover the last 5 years-Come check us out

2425 Teller Avenue = Grand Junction = 970-243-3381

We are here to help you care for your loved one We offer Respite Care Rehabilitation Long-Term Skilled Nursing

VA Contracts Hospice and moreOur residents are our number one priority

We are always looking for ways to make individual residents feel athome and to help families feel welcome giving them the peace of

mind knowing their loved one is well cared for

8 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Grilled SalmonampCucumber Radish RelishMakes 4 servings Cooking Time 10 minutes

Relish

12 c diced cucumber14 c julienne radish2 T each lemon juicechopped scallion to tastechopped dill or parsley to tasteSalt and pepper to taste

IN MEDIuM BOWL combine cucumber radish lemon juice scallion and dill Season with salt and pepper

Salmon

4 8-oz salmon fillets2 T lemon juiceSalt and pepper1 package (52 ounces) Boursin Shallot amp Chive

PREHEAT grill or broiler on high Sprinkle salmon fillets with lemon juice salt and pepper

GRILL or broil about 8 minutes Spoon about 3 tablespoons Boursin on top of each fillet continue cooking for another 2 minutes until salmon is cooked through and Boursin has softened

SERVE with Cucumber Radish relish

Serves 10

Crust34 c walnuts (or almonds or pecans)12 c sugar1-12 c all-purpose flour4 oz melted butter

Filling3 large eggs 34 c sugar12 oz cream cheese softened1-12 t vanilla 1 c frozen Wild Blueberries

For CrusT In bowl of food processor grind nuts until the consistency of sawdust Add sugar and pulse to mix Add flour and mix thoroughly Add the melted butter through the food chute and pulse until thoroughly blended Place nut mixture in a 15-inch springform tart pan

PREHEAT oven to 300degF

For FiLLinG Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored Beat in the sugar cream cheese and vanilla until smooth Pour over crust mixture

SPRINKLE Wild Blueberries on top of cheese mixture Place tart pan on baking sheet Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until filling is set

REMOVE from oven and let cool Serve with whipped cream if desired

WildBlueberry Cheesecake Tartwith Nut Crust

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom adviCe amp ideaS 9

Advice Column for the over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

From the Old Bag I received a letter from a man thatrsquos too long to print I am going to en-capsulate it and hope I hit all the salient points This man I will call Sam a widower was on his way to his favorite restaurant during a rain storm and saw a man stand-ing in the rain with a sign which read ldquoNeed food need workrdquo Sam opened the door and said ldquoGet inrdquo He took James (not his real name) to a fast food place and they en-joyed a burger together Sam felt he could not leave James out in the rain so he took him home and let him sleep in the basement As they became acquainted James shared that he was brought to the US from Nigeria by an uncle and was here illegally He said his uncle had other children and physically abused James James now 22 is homeless and illegal For three months James has helped out Sam doing jobs around the house and yard Now Sam thinks it is time for James to go out and get a real job but wonders how he could do that with no legality Sam is also worried that he could get arrested for harboring an illegal He is asking for my help

Dear Sam First of all I am glad you are alive Many of us would like to do what you did but could get killed or robbed in the process I donrsquot believe you are in danger of get-ting arrested for harboring an illegal They are mostly looking for illegals that break the law Now as for James I do not know what to tell you I hope he will not get upset when you tell him it is time to leave Have you had a talk with James yet It is better to approach these things gently and not surprise him with ldquoIt is time to leaverdquo You could contact an immigra-tion attorney and see if he qualifies

Ask the Old Bagfor any type of refuge I hate to sound so cruel to such a nice man who would take a homeless person in and treat him so well but I have to say that sometimes we get our-selves into messes to which the only answer is like my mother used to say to me

ldquoYou got yourself into this mess and now you have to get yourself out of itrdquo Good luck OB

Dear Old Bag I am a good and faithful son but I am having trouble with my mother She is a spunky 80-year-old widow who will not admit that she should not be driving She plays bridge goes to the senior center is always going out to lunch with friends etc The problem is that she cannot see well enough to drive She has a type of incurable eye condition where her peripheral vision is going away She has had one auto accident and has had several near misses When I approach her with not driving she feels insulted and avoids me How do I keep her from driving before she hurts herself or someone else Signed Son

Dear Son This is an ongoing problem in many families I was able to get my husband to give up his car because he was mistaking green arrows for green lights and he was afraid he would hurt someone else Unfortunately we live in cities where life and cars seem to be on the fast track Here are a few suggestions and maybe our readers have some more 1) Learn all you can learn about alternate modes of transporta-tion for elderly in your community Give them to your mother to study on her own time 2) Ask her primary doctor and her ophthalmologist for their help 3) If you or she have the means you may hire a driver for her 4) Take care of this right away before another accident occurs OB

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The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Irsquom a geezer planning to have surgery in a few months I won-dered if I could donate blood to myself in advance

Yes you could This is called au-tologous blood donation and is done in the weeks before non-emergency surgery The blood is stored until the opera-tion Autologous donation is most often employed in surgery on bones blood ves-sels the urinary tract and the heart when the likelihood of transfusion is high

This form of blood donation is good for the patient but itrsquos benefi-cial to society too

According to the National Blood Data Resource Center people over the age of 69 require half of all whole blood and red blood cells transfused Giving blood to yourself cuts down the demand for blood

Typically each donated unit of blood referred to as whole blood is separated into multiple components such as red blood cells plasma platelets and antihemophilic factor for transfusion to individuals with different needs

With an aging population and ad-vances in medical treatments requir-ing blood transfusions the demand for blood increases On any given day an average of 38000 units of red blood cells are needed

Volunteers donate almost all of the blood transfused in the US Using current screening and donation pro-cedures a growing number of blood banks have found blood donation by seniors to be safe and practical If yoursquore a geezer you can probably help the cause

To be eligible to donate blood

a person must be in good health In general donors must weigh at least 110 pounds Most blood banks have no upper age limit Donors are screened for AIDS hepatitis and other possible problems

Adult males have about 12 pints of blood in their circulation and adult females have about nine pints The

donorrsquos body re-plenishes the fluid lost from donation in about 24 hours The lost red blood cells are gener-ally replaced in a few weeks Whole blood can be do-nated once every eight weeks

What is the most common blood type

The approximate distribution of blood types in the US is as follows Distribution may be different for spe-cific racial and ethnic groups

O Rh-positive - 38 percentO Rh-negative - 7 percentA Rh-positive - 34 percentA Rh-negative - 6 percentB Rh-positive - 9 percentB Rh-negative - 2 percentAB Rh-positive - 3 percentAB Rh-negative - 1 percent

In an emergency anyone can receive type O red blood cells and type AB individuals can receive red blood cells of any ABO type There-fore people with type O blood are known as ldquouniversal donorsrdquo and those with type AB blood are known as ldquouniversal recipientsrdquo

if you would like to read more columns you can order a copy of ldquoHow to be a Healthy Geezerrdquo at wwwhealthygeezercom If you have a question write to fredhealthygeezercom

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duces antibodies that are mistakenly considered the same as the hormone that stimulates the thyroid The end result The thyroid produces more T3 and T4 than the body needs Symp-toms of hyperthyroidism include unexplained weight loss increased appetite rapid or irregular heartbeat anxiety trouble sleeping trembling in your hands and fingers increased sweating muscle weakness more frequent bowel movements and less frequent menstrual periods with lighter than normal blood flow

Keep in mind that common symp-toms of hyperthyroidism and hypo-thyroidism such as fatigue weight gain or weight loss and trouble sleeping can overlap with other conditions such as pregnancy and perimenopause

Testing TestingNonetheless if you think you might

have a thyroid disorder make an appointment with your primary care doctor Diagnosing a thyroid disorder starts with testing the blood level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which tells your thyroid to make thyroid hormones Further testing is necessary if your TSH levels arenrsquot in the normal range

If yoursquore diagnosed with hypothy-roidism yoursquoll most likely be pre-scribed a synthetic pill form of T4 which is among the top five of all prescriptions written in the US It has few side effects and yoursquoll likely need to be on it the rest of your life When you take T4 your body con-verts some of it to T3 A synthetic form of T3 is also available Some physicians prescribe a combination of T4 and T3 to replace what your body isnrsquot making Avoid taking thy-roid medication with calcium or iron supplements which can interfere with absorption

With hyperthyroidism you may be prescribed medicine to block your thyroidrsquos ability to make new thyroid hormones surgery to remove the thyroid or beta-blockers medica-tion that alters the effects of thyroid hormones on your body by reducing your heart rate

By Sandra Gordon

Feeling anxious tired depressed bloated Notice changes in your

skin or hair Gaining or losing weight for no reason These could be signs your thyroid is on the fritz

Your thyroid a small gland at the base of your neck is one of your bodyrsquos most important glands It pro-duces two main thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4 which travel in your bloodstream and affect every organ in your body Tiny amounts of T3 and T4 make big things happen such as how fast your heart beats and the rate you burn calories

Yoursquore at higher risk for thyroid issues as you get older Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid disorder than men Thyroid trouble tends to run in families too

Read on to learn more about two of the most common thyroid problems what you can do if you think your thyroid may be acting up and why you need to pay special attention to your thyroid if yoursquore pregnant or considering pregnancy

Thyroid troubleHypothyroidism results when

your thyroid doesnrsquot make enough thyroid hormones Hashimotorsquos disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the US Itrsquos an autoimmune disease in which the body produces antibodies that es-sentially attack the thyroid causing it to produce less thyroid hormones than your body needs to function properly Symptoms of hypothyroid-ism include unexplained weight gain fatigue depression irregular periods or excessive menstrual bleeding pale dry skin increased sensitivity to cold joint or muscle pain muscle weakness a hoarse voice and pos-sibly high levels of LDL (the ldquobadrdquo) cholesterol

Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid makes more thyroid hor-mones than your body needs Gravesrsquo disease is one of the most common causes of hyperthyroidism Like Hashimotorsquos itrsquos an autoimmune dis-order It occurs when the body pro-

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Test your sun safety IQBy Sandra Gordon

Using sunscreen is important dur-ing the summer Long-time expo-

sure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of skin cancer in people of any age Seniors are more vulnerable because as you age your skin grows thinner and more delicate Extra precaution is needed to protect the skin

So how sun smart are you when it comes to the nitty-gritty of decipher-ing SPFs picking the best sunscreen or treating mild sunburn I guaran-tee yoursquoll learn some new facts from this quiz that will help you keep your skin healthier this summer and reduce your risk of skin cancer Find out whether yoursquore doing enough to protect yourself from the sunrsquos dam-aging rays

1 Which are more harmful the sunrsquos

A UVA raysB UVB rays

Answer A and B UVA radiation contributes to skin cancer and early skin aging because it breaks down the skinrsquos collagen leading to wrinkles UVB rays primarily cause sunburn But UVA and UVB rays are equally harmful because both types can cause skin cancer and are consid-ered carcinogens To safeguard your skin from both types of rays zone in on the words ldquobroad spectrumrdquo at the sunscreen counter According to the new Food and Drug Adminis-trationrsquos requirements effective this summer which regulated the label lingo for over-the-counter sunscreen products and apply to cosmetics and moisturizers labeled with SPF values too ldquobroad spectrumrdquo means the sunscreen has passed a standardized test indicating that it protects against UVA and UVB proportionally

2 Which is better at protecting you from the sun

A Waterproof sunscreenB Sweatproof sunscreenC SunblockD None of the above

Answer D No sunscreens are ldquowaterproofrdquo ldquosweatproofrdquo or can qualify as ldquosunblockrdquo You wonrsquot get bogged down by those label terms anymore because theyrsquove been elimi-nated Thatrsquos because all sunscreens eventually wash off and sunblock overstates a sunscreenrsquos effective-ness You may see the words ldquowater resistantrdquo which means that the sunscreen remains effective for 40 or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating based on standard testing If yoursquoll be sweating or swimming definitely get a broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of 15 or higher

3 Yoursquore at highest risk for sunburnA at the beachB at the poolC on a hike in the mountainsD on city streets

Answer A B and C The beach the pool and the mountains are all serious sunburn spots In or near the water everyone gets a double wham-my of ultraviolet radiation because of the harmful rays from above and those reflecting off the water At high altitudes the sunrsquos rays are also more dangerous because theyrsquore more con-centrated The sun is less of a threat on city streets because some rays are absorbed by the buildings and the asphalt but you can still get burned if you donrsquot wear sunscreen

Remember that you can also get burned through a car window or on a cloudy or hazy day if yoursquore not protected

ldquoYou canrsquot see or feel ultraviolet radiation but itrsquos there and it can be powerfulrdquo Professor of dermatology and surgery at the Yale School of Medicine David J Leffell said

4 True or false You donrsquot need to re-apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating if the product yoursquore using is water resistantAnswer False ldquoWater resistant sunscreen isnrsquot 100 percent water-resistantrdquo dermatologist Jim Chow said The pool the ocean sweat

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even drying yourself with a towel can wash or rub it off Your best bet Reapply water resistant sunscreen or any sunscreen for that matter every two hours Read the label and reap-ply as directed

5 True or false A sunscreen with a sPF of 30 protects you twice as long as one with an sPF of 15Answer False A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 blocks 96 to 97 percent of the sunrsquos rays only 2 to 3 percent more than a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 does Still if yoursquore going to be in the sun for more than a couple of hours opt for the higher number

ldquoThe extra 2 to 3 percent of protec-tion can make a differencerdquo derma-tologist and skin cancer specialist

Kathleen Behr said But more isnrsquot

necessarily better

According to the FDA products with an SPF of more than 50 havenrsquot been shown to provide greater protection Thatrsquos why yoursquoll see that the maxi-mum SPF value on sunscreens is now just ldquo50+rdquo For the best protection against the sunrsquos bad rays look for a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 50

6 The best way to soothe mild sunburn is to

A apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly

B take a bath then put on moisturizer

C just leave your skin alone It will heal faster by itself

Answer B The bath will cool you off and a basic moisturizer (doc-tors like Lubriderm and Keri) helps replenish your dried out skin To reduce inflammation take ibuprofen within the first 48 hours Stay out of

the sun until your sunburn is healed

7 True or false Most sunscreens have a shelf life of

A 1 yearB 5 yearsC depends on the brand

Answer A Even if the product thatrsquos been hanging around in your medi-cine cabinet has a later expiration date on the bottle itrsquos best to replace your sunscreen every summer to be sure itrsquos as effective as possible

8 The very best way to protect yourself from the sunrsquos burning rays is by

A wearing a brimmed hat and other clothing that will block out the sun

B staying in the shadeC using a broad spectrum

sunscreenD all of the above

Answer D All of the above ldquoSun-screen is only one com-ponentrdquo Behr said Try to stay out of direct sunlight between 10 am and 2

pm when the sun is strongest If thatrsquos unrealistic take fre-

quent shade breaks At the beach wear a hat

and try to cover up with shirt or a beach towel at least part of the day

9 itrsquos a good idea to apply sunscreen

A 30 minutes before going out in the sun

B 10 minutes before going out in the sun

C as soon as you get outside

Answer A Because sunscreen needs plenty of time to penetrate the skin apply a generous amount of sunscreen about half an hour before going outside

Some people can burn very quick-ly especially under the summerrsquos intense rays Worse you canrsquot neces-sarily tell when yoursquore getting fried Often a sunburn doesnrsquot show up until that night or the next morning Even if your skin does start to look pink while yoursquore in the sun the damage is already done

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are also site steward programs in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona The programs are a private-public partnership designed to help protect cultural resources likely to be subject to high visitation rates making them prime areas for vandalism pot hunt-ing erosion or overuse by livestock

ldquoIf each visitor takes just one shard of pottery soon the land will be bar-ren of the remnants of these ancient civilizations and future visitors and BLM archaeologists will be deprived of the opportunity to experience a time long past and learn from these artifactsrdquo Boyce said

By Marsha Kearns

Two men walk to a small rise in the expanse of low scrub-cov-

ered lands in the southeastern Utah desert They check their map of the district which may or may not be entirely accurate They are there to monitor cultural resources within a national historic landmark encom-passing 2200 acres that holds over 100 known ruins from a community of ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi)

Larry Boyce 71 and Jim Kearns 58 are site stewards for the Utah Site Steward Program funded by the Bureau of Land Management There

Site stewards protect history

Site stewards explore sites and find surprises like this small cliff dwelling which Boyce (left) and Kearns (right) found in a hidden canyon below one of their large mesa-top ruins

The people who used to inhabit the Four Corners area lived there for hundreds of years This extended community is important historically because it establishes a critical link between the Basketmaker people who are identified primarily for their use of baskets and the Puebloans These indications suggest they were the same evolving culture

ldquoIrsquom not superstitious but as a long-time student of anthropology in particular the ways in which the human mind has been shaped by ancient civilizations I get a strong emotional sense of connection while walking among the ruins of this early culturerdquo Boyce said

The BLM and National Park Service are not adequately funded to provide oversight of the thousands of an-cient ruins in San Juan County Utah alone so they depend heavily on the volunteer services of site stewards The volunteers typically visit their assigned sites two or three times a year and report back any changes or intrusions to the BLM

Site stewards are the eyes and ears of the BLM performing educational duties by informing visitors of the sensitive nature of the sites they are charged to monitor

The curator at the Edge of the Ce-dars Museum in Blanding told Boyce about a national historic landmark established in 1964 which they had tried to get designated as a district and she asked him to look into it In the process Boyce learned that the

area had been designated a national historic landmark district in 1985 Nobody had been notified He saw the value of protecting this area talked to the site steward coordina-tor and opted into the program He then enlisted the help of his friend Kearns The two have been tag-team-ing the 2200-acre area since 2010

ldquoIrsquom interested in history and being a site steward provides me a direct connection to a culture that inhabited the southwest before the Europeansrdquo Kearns said ldquoIn perspec-tive these ancient cultures lasted for thousands of years Europeans looked upon this land as uninhabitable Itrsquos fun and exciting to discover how wrong they wererdquo

There is an ongoing need for site stewards Site stewards are provided training professional advice from BLM and archaeologists and work-shops on basic archaeology

ldquoItrsquos fun to speculate the reasons people chose this inhospitable area to liverdquo Kearns said ldquoWere they protecting their water supply the springs and seeps that arenrsquot readily apparent Was it a last gasp attempt at surviving before they had to give up the land and leave We may never know for surerdquo

For information on the Utah Site Steward program email sandydantaolcom To learn about site steward-ship in Grand Junction visit wwwvocorggrandjunction where you can sign up for the next training in November

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Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

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window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

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the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

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War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

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Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

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Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

savingsSpecial Guest Teacher - Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters

For a complete class listing visit us on the web at wwwquilterscornergjcom or call 970-255-8838

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This story sponsored by Quilterrsquos Corner Inc 421 Colorado AveCall them at 255-8838

Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

MPact Girls Royal Rangers

Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

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In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

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LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

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BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

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Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

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If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

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Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

6 feature Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

The River Bring it onBy Susan Capps

Here I am in the middle of a river Irsquom somehow staying upright in

a soft shell kayak on whitewater I have to work hard to stay in the boat

It is one of the most exhilarating feelings in the world Itrsquos just the riv-er and I And the river is my teacher My guide My friend My mentor

Imagine this Itrsquos a beautiful day and Irsquove packed a lunch in a dry bag on my boat Some sweetie helped me get my Subaru to the river take-out and I now have 10 miles of pure freedom ahead

Off I go Last summer I

bought a yellow duckie It is an in-flatable kayak that can hold hundreds of pounds of gear me and even a friend

One time this summer I was with a friend on the Gunnison River It was her first time in a duckie We somehow found the only hole in a somewhat predictable river and I was catapulted out of the boat I grabbed onto the side of the boat and said ldquoHi Monicardquo My friend from Brazil said ldquoSusan what are you doing down thererdquo I laughed so hard I started to swallow the river

Why does the river mean so much to me Irsquoll try to explain

When you are lost in Italy especial-ly Venice the Italians like to say to you ldquoAvanti sempre avantirdquo It means go forward always forward The river is a metaphor for life It rushes drops gurgles swishes gets me dirty or cleans me up exhilarates frustrates topples laughs plays with me toys with me makes me laugh or makes me cry Like life it always moves forward Sempre avanti

The river is also teeming with life On the river Irsquove seen birds fish plants frogs mountain goats eagles algae and sometimes even gooey primordial ooze I can imagine a fish

climbing out of this ooze sprouting legs and walking off

I was told this ooze is bottled and sold as botanicals as I was wiping the sticky stuff off of me after flip-ping a canoe upside down It didnrsquot seem like a beauty product when I was getting it out of my hair

What do I like best The sounds of the river The way it rushes around rocks gurgles splashes hisses humshellipthe way it says to me in every voice ldquoGo with the flow Susan Go with the flowrdquo

The river made me laugh I laughed harder than I have in a long time I was on the Roaring Fork alone in my duckie with six other boats This run of river is be-tween Carbondale and Glenwood Springs There were numer-

ous wave trains that day which is where the water becomes white very fast and you are in a series of small rapids The goal is to stay in your boat and keep going forward It sounds simple It is not All day I heard about being on alert for a rapid called ldquoCemeteryrdquo Finally our group approached this rapid one boat at a time It was a long one It lasted about 20 minutes Once in the rapid I was not able to see how anyone else was doing because the rapid was hav-ing too much fun playing with me

I was being thrown about in the river and somehow it struck me as simply hilarious Every time the river bounced me I found it extremely funny I was laughing out loud I kept thinking no matter what you throw at me river I will survive Do it again I will be victorious You can slam me but I will stay afloat I will rise up and be filled with joy no matter what you do to me

The river has taught me about life Okay river I am your student

Bring it on

To Susan Capps the river is a metaphor for life Like life it always moves forward

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom feature Story 7

By Terri Benson

What do you get when you cross a bunch of women with

fishing rods bows and arrows and shotguns A whole lot of fun some bug bites and sunburn

The Division of Wildlife regularly sponsors Cast and Blasts during the summer Last sum-mer they sponsored a women-only Cast and Blast at Lone Cone State Wildlife Area One thing the 12 women had in com-mon was the desire to learn about outdoor activities in a safe and fun environment

A Cast and Blast is what the name im-plies classes in fly fishing shotgun use and sometimes archery Attendees came from all over Colorado including one woman from Alabama

Most Cast and Blasts only last one day but this was a weekend trip Attendees brought sleeping bags per-sonal gear and a fishing license Rods archery equipment and shotguns were provided for those who didnrsquot have their own

After breakfast Saturday everyone trooped to the archery range and chose from a selection of compound bows Wildlife Manager Kelly Crane and three other DOW employees assisted the fledgling archers by correcting stances suggesting grips and explaining the different parts of the bows and their adjustments Each woman was allowed as many attempts as they wanted rotating to different targets and using different bows and tensions After receiving painful ldquostring slapsrdquo several women sported wrist guards

After lunch it was time for fly-fish-ing practice Five DOW officers en-sured everyone received one-on-one attention The anglers headed up to the nearby lake A brisk breeze didnrsquot

help keep those loops and flicks neat and flowing instead it increased the odds of catching a blade of grass or ending up with a pile of fly line about three feet from shore Suffice it to say the 300 recently stocked fish had no reason to fear the wild

women The next morning

the group headed up the hill to the shooting range Detailed gun safety instruction was followed by volunteers being asked to step up and shoot There were two shooters at a time each with an instruc-tor The hills rang with hoots when there was a hit Each woman was allowed to shoot until her arm gave out

While packing up to go home the women talked about how much they learned and how much fun they had The womenrsquos ages ranged from 20s to ldquoover 60rdquo Many felt more confident and less dependent on others in the outdoors

Cast and Blasts are sometimes women-only youth-only and fam-ily events They include educational events and waterfowl pheasant turkey and big game hunts There are plans in the works for similar events for men The DOWrsquos end goal is to increase the hunting population a vital part of game management to prevent game overcrowding disease and crop damage

The next Cast and Blast is sched-uled for Sunday June 24 in the Granby area and is a women-only event No experience or equipment is required For more information including prices call 725-6200 or visit wwwwildlifestatecous to register Spaces fill up quickly so early registration is encouraged More Cast and Blasts are scheduled for July and August but have not yet been announced Check the website for details

Women gone wild

Dead Eye Diane Power winner of the ldquoHot Shotrdquo Archery Award

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Grilled SalmonampCucumber Radish RelishMakes 4 servings Cooking Time 10 minutes

Relish

12 c diced cucumber14 c julienne radish2 T each lemon juicechopped scallion to tastechopped dill or parsley to tasteSalt and pepper to taste

IN MEDIuM BOWL combine cucumber radish lemon juice scallion and dill Season with salt and pepper

Salmon

4 8-oz salmon fillets2 T lemon juiceSalt and pepper1 package (52 ounces) Boursin Shallot amp Chive

PREHEAT grill or broiler on high Sprinkle salmon fillets with lemon juice salt and pepper

GRILL or broil about 8 minutes Spoon about 3 tablespoons Boursin on top of each fillet continue cooking for another 2 minutes until salmon is cooked through and Boursin has softened

SERVE with Cucumber Radish relish

Serves 10

Crust34 c walnuts (or almonds or pecans)12 c sugar1-12 c all-purpose flour4 oz melted butter

Filling3 large eggs 34 c sugar12 oz cream cheese softened1-12 t vanilla 1 c frozen Wild Blueberries

For CrusT In bowl of food processor grind nuts until the consistency of sawdust Add sugar and pulse to mix Add flour and mix thoroughly Add the melted butter through the food chute and pulse until thoroughly blended Place nut mixture in a 15-inch springform tart pan

PREHEAT oven to 300degF

For FiLLinG Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored Beat in the sugar cream cheese and vanilla until smooth Pour over crust mixture

SPRINKLE Wild Blueberries on top of cheese mixture Place tart pan on baking sheet Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until filling is set

REMOVE from oven and let cool Serve with whipped cream if desired

WildBlueberry Cheesecake Tartwith Nut Crust

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom adviCe amp ideaS 9

Advice Column for the over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

From the Old Bag I received a letter from a man thatrsquos too long to print I am going to en-capsulate it and hope I hit all the salient points This man I will call Sam a widower was on his way to his favorite restaurant during a rain storm and saw a man stand-ing in the rain with a sign which read ldquoNeed food need workrdquo Sam opened the door and said ldquoGet inrdquo He took James (not his real name) to a fast food place and they en-joyed a burger together Sam felt he could not leave James out in the rain so he took him home and let him sleep in the basement As they became acquainted James shared that he was brought to the US from Nigeria by an uncle and was here illegally He said his uncle had other children and physically abused James James now 22 is homeless and illegal For three months James has helped out Sam doing jobs around the house and yard Now Sam thinks it is time for James to go out and get a real job but wonders how he could do that with no legality Sam is also worried that he could get arrested for harboring an illegal He is asking for my help

Dear Sam First of all I am glad you are alive Many of us would like to do what you did but could get killed or robbed in the process I donrsquot believe you are in danger of get-ting arrested for harboring an illegal They are mostly looking for illegals that break the law Now as for James I do not know what to tell you I hope he will not get upset when you tell him it is time to leave Have you had a talk with James yet It is better to approach these things gently and not surprise him with ldquoIt is time to leaverdquo You could contact an immigra-tion attorney and see if he qualifies

Ask the Old Bagfor any type of refuge I hate to sound so cruel to such a nice man who would take a homeless person in and treat him so well but I have to say that sometimes we get our-selves into messes to which the only answer is like my mother used to say to me

ldquoYou got yourself into this mess and now you have to get yourself out of itrdquo Good luck OB

Dear Old Bag I am a good and faithful son but I am having trouble with my mother She is a spunky 80-year-old widow who will not admit that she should not be driving She plays bridge goes to the senior center is always going out to lunch with friends etc The problem is that she cannot see well enough to drive She has a type of incurable eye condition where her peripheral vision is going away She has had one auto accident and has had several near misses When I approach her with not driving she feels insulted and avoids me How do I keep her from driving before she hurts herself or someone else Signed Son

Dear Son This is an ongoing problem in many families I was able to get my husband to give up his car because he was mistaking green arrows for green lights and he was afraid he would hurt someone else Unfortunately we live in cities where life and cars seem to be on the fast track Here are a few suggestions and maybe our readers have some more 1) Learn all you can learn about alternate modes of transporta-tion for elderly in your community Give them to your mother to study on her own time 2) Ask her primary doctor and her ophthalmologist for their help 3) If you or she have the means you may hire a driver for her 4) Take care of this right away before another accident occurs OB

send your questions to the Old Bag in care of the BEACON or email lagmancreswickcoxnet

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The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Irsquom a geezer planning to have surgery in a few months I won-dered if I could donate blood to myself in advance

Yes you could This is called au-tologous blood donation and is done in the weeks before non-emergency surgery The blood is stored until the opera-tion Autologous donation is most often employed in surgery on bones blood ves-sels the urinary tract and the heart when the likelihood of transfusion is high

This form of blood donation is good for the patient but itrsquos benefi-cial to society too

According to the National Blood Data Resource Center people over the age of 69 require half of all whole blood and red blood cells transfused Giving blood to yourself cuts down the demand for blood

Typically each donated unit of blood referred to as whole blood is separated into multiple components such as red blood cells plasma platelets and antihemophilic factor for transfusion to individuals with different needs

With an aging population and ad-vances in medical treatments requir-ing blood transfusions the demand for blood increases On any given day an average of 38000 units of red blood cells are needed

Volunteers donate almost all of the blood transfused in the US Using current screening and donation pro-cedures a growing number of blood banks have found blood donation by seniors to be safe and practical If yoursquore a geezer you can probably help the cause

To be eligible to donate blood

a person must be in good health In general donors must weigh at least 110 pounds Most blood banks have no upper age limit Donors are screened for AIDS hepatitis and other possible problems

Adult males have about 12 pints of blood in their circulation and adult females have about nine pints The

donorrsquos body re-plenishes the fluid lost from donation in about 24 hours The lost red blood cells are gener-ally replaced in a few weeks Whole blood can be do-nated once every eight weeks

What is the most common blood type

The approximate distribution of blood types in the US is as follows Distribution may be different for spe-cific racial and ethnic groups

O Rh-positive - 38 percentO Rh-negative - 7 percentA Rh-positive - 34 percentA Rh-negative - 6 percentB Rh-positive - 9 percentB Rh-negative - 2 percentAB Rh-positive - 3 percentAB Rh-negative - 1 percent

In an emergency anyone can receive type O red blood cells and type AB individuals can receive red blood cells of any ABO type There-fore people with type O blood are known as ldquouniversal donorsrdquo and those with type AB blood are known as ldquouniversal recipientsrdquo

if you would like to read more columns you can order a copy of ldquoHow to be a Healthy Geezerrdquo at wwwhealthygeezercom If you have a question write to fredhealthygeezercom

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down the demand for blood

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom HealtH amp wellneSS 11

duces antibodies that are mistakenly considered the same as the hormone that stimulates the thyroid The end result The thyroid produces more T3 and T4 than the body needs Symp-toms of hyperthyroidism include unexplained weight loss increased appetite rapid or irregular heartbeat anxiety trouble sleeping trembling in your hands and fingers increased sweating muscle weakness more frequent bowel movements and less frequent menstrual periods with lighter than normal blood flow

Keep in mind that common symp-toms of hyperthyroidism and hypo-thyroidism such as fatigue weight gain or weight loss and trouble sleeping can overlap with other conditions such as pregnancy and perimenopause

Testing TestingNonetheless if you think you might

have a thyroid disorder make an appointment with your primary care doctor Diagnosing a thyroid disorder starts with testing the blood level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which tells your thyroid to make thyroid hormones Further testing is necessary if your TSH levels arenrsquot in the normal range

If yoursquore diagnosed with hypothy-roidism yoursquoll most likely be pre-scribed a synthetic pill form of T4 which is among the top five of all prescriptions written in the US It has few side effects and yoursquoll likely need to be on it the rest of your life When you take T4 your body con-verts some of it to T3 A synthetic form of T3 is also available Some physicians prescribe a combination of T4 and T3 to replace what your body isnrsquot making Avoid taking thy-roid medication with calcium or iron supplements which can interfere with absorption

With hyperthyroidism you may be prescribed medicine to block your thyroidrsquos ability to make new thyroid hormones surgery to remove the thyroid or beta-blockers medica-tion that alters the effects of thyroid hormones on your body by reducing your heart rate

By Sandra Gordon

Feeling anxious tired depressed bloated Notice changes in your

skin or hair Gaining or losing weight for no reason These could be signs your thyroid is on the fritz

Your thyroid a small gland at the base of your neck is one of your bodyrsquos most important glands It pro-duces two main thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4 which travel in your bloodstream and affect every organ in your body Tiny amounts of T3 and T4 make big things happen such as how fast your heart beats and the rate you burn calories

Yoursquore at higher risk for thyroid issues as you get older Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid disorder than men Thyroid trouble tends to run in families too

Read on to learn more about two of the most common thyroid problems what you can do if you think your thyroid may be acting up and why you need to pay special attention to your thyroid if yoursquore pregnant or considering pregnancy

Thyroid troubleHypothyroidism results when

your thyroid doesnrsquot make enough thyroid hormones Hashimotorsquos disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the US Itrsquos an autoimmune disease in which the body produces antibodies that es-sentially attack the thyroid causing it to produce less thyroid hormones than your body needs to function properly Symptoms of hypothyroid-ism include unexplained weight gain fatigue depression irregular periods or excessive menstrual bleeding pale dry skin increased sensitivity to cold joint or muscle pain muscle weakness a hoarse voice and pos-sibly high levels of LDL (the ldquobadrdquo) cholesterol

Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid makes more thyroid hor-mones than your body needs Gravesrsquo disease is one of the most common causes of hyperthyroidism Like Hashimotorsquos itrsquos an autoimmune dis-order It occurs when the body pro-

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Test your sun safety IQBy Sandra Gordon

Using sunscreen is important dur-ing the summer Long-time expo-

sure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of skin cancer in people of any age Seniors are more vulnerable because as you age your skin grows thinner and more delicate Extra precaution is needed to protect the skin

So how sun smart are you when it comes to the nitty-gritty of decipher-ing SPFs picking the best sunscreen or treating mild sunburn I guaran-tee yoursquoll learn some new facts from this quiz that will help you keep your skin healthier this summer and reduce your risk of skin cancer Find out whether yoursquore doing enough to protect yourself from the sunrsquos dam-aging rays

1 Which are more harmful the sunrsquos

A UVA raysB UVB rays

Answer A and B UVA radiation contributes to skin cancer and early skin aging because it breaks down the skinrsquos collagen leading to wrinkles UVB rays primarily cause sunburn But UVA and UVB rays are equally harmful because both types can cause skin cancer and are consid-ered carcinogens To safeguard your skin from both types of rays zone in on the words ldquobroad spectrumrdquo at the sunscreen counter According to the new Food and Drug Adminis-trationrsquos requirements effective this summer which regulated the label lingo for over-the-counter sunscreen products and apply to cosmetics and moisturizers labeled with SPF values too ldquobroad spectrumrdquo means the sunscreen has passed a standardized test indicating that it protects against UVA and UVB proportionally

2 Which is better at protecting you from the sun

A Waterproof sunscreenB Sweatproof sunscreenC SunblockD None of the above

Answer D No sunscreens are ldquowaterproofrdquo ldquosweatproofrdquo or can qualify as ldquosunblockrdquo You wonrsquot get bogged down by those label terms anymore because theyrsquove been elimi-nated Thatrsquos because all sunscreens eventually wash off and sunblock overstates a sunscreenrsquos effective-ness You may see the words ldquowater resistantrdquo which means that the sunscreen remains effective for 40 or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating based on standard testing If yoursquoll be sweating or swimming definitely get a broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of 15 or higher

3 Yoursquore at highest risk for sunburnA at the beachB at the poolC on a hike in the mountainsD on city streets

Answer A B and C The beach the pool and the mountains are all serious sunburn spots In or near the water everyone gets a double wham-my of ultraviolet radiation because of the harmful rays from above and those reflecting off the water At high altitudes the sunrsquos rays are also more dangerous because theyrsquore more con-centrated The sun is less of a threat on city streets because some rays are absorbed by the buildings and the asphalt but you can still get burned if you donrsquot wear sunscreen

Remember that you can also get burned through a car window or on a cloudy or hazy day if yoursquore not protected

ldquoYou canrsquot see or feel ultraviolet radiation but itrsquos there and it can be powerfulrdquo Professor of dermatology and surgery at the Yale School of Medicine David J Leffell said

4 True or false You donrsquot need to re-apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating if the product yoursquore using is water resistantAnswer False ldquoWater resistant sunscreen isnrsquot 100 percent water-resistantrdquo dermatologist Jim Chow said The pool the ocean sweat

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even drying yourself with a towel can wash or rub it off Your best bet Reapply water resistant sunscreen or any sunscreen for that matter every two hours Read the label and reap-ply as directed

5 True or false A sunscreen with a sPF of 30 protects you twice as long as one with an sPF of 15Answer False A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 blocks 96 to 97 percent of the sunrsquos rays only 2 to 3 percent more than a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 does Still if yoursquore going to be in the sun for more than a couple of hours opt for the higher number

ldquoThe extra 2 to 3 percent of protec-tion can make a differencerdquo derma-tologist and skin cancer specialist

Kathleen Behr said But more isnrsquot

necessarily better

According to the FDA products with an SPF of more than 50 havenrsquot been shown to provide greater protection Thatrsquos why yoursquoll see that the maxi-mum SPF value on sunscreens is now just ldquo50+rdquo For the best protection against the sunrsquos bad rays look for a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 50

6 The best way to soothe mild sunburn is to

A apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly

B take a bath then put on moisturizer

C just leave your skin alone It will heal faster by itself

Answer B The bath will cool you off and a basic moisturizer (doc-tors like Lubriderm and Keri) helps replenish your dried out skin To reduce inflammation take ibuprofen within the first 48 hours Stay out of

the sun until your sunburn is healed

7 True or false Most sunscreens have a shelf life of

A 1 yearB 5 yearsC depends on the brand

Answer A Even if the product thatrsquos been hanging around in your medi-cine cabinet has a later expiration date on the bottle itrsquos best to replace your sunscreen every summer to be sure itrsquos as effective as possible

8 The very best way to protect yourself from the sunrsquos burning rays is by

A wearing a brimmed hat and other clothing that will block out the sun

B staying in the shadeC using a broad spectrum

sunscreenD all of the above

Answer D All of the above ldquoSun-screen is only one com-ponentrdquo Behr said Try to stay out of direct sunlight between 10 am and 2

pm when the sun is strongest If thatrsquos unrealistic take fre-

quent shade breaks At the beach wear a hat

and try to cover up with shirt or a beach towel at least part of the day

9 itrsquos a good idea to apply sunscreen

A 30 minutes before going out in the sun

B 10 minutes before going out in the sun

C as soon as you get outside

Answer A Because sunscreen needs plenty of time to penetrate the skin apply a generous amount of sunscreen about half an hour before going outside

Some people can burn very quick-ly especially under the summerrsquos intense rays Worse you canrsquot neces-sarily tell when yoursquore getting fried Often a sunburn doesnrsquot show up until that night or the next morning Even if your skin does start to look pink while yoursquore in the sun the damage is already done

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are also site steward programs in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona The programs are a private-public partnership designed to help protect cultural resources likely to be subject to high visitation rates making them prime areas for vandalism pot hunt-ing erosion or overuse by livestock

ldquoIf each visitor takes just one shard of pottery soon the land will be bar-ren of the remnants of these ancient civilizations and future visitors and BLM archaeologists will be deprived of the opportunity to experience a time long past and learn from these artifactsrdquo Boyce said

By Marsha Kearns

Two men walk to a small rise in the expanse of low scrub-cov-

ered lands in the southeastern Utah desert They check their map of the district which may or may not be entirely accurate They are there to monitor cultural resources within a national historic landmark encom-passing 2200 acres that holds over 100 known ruins from a community of ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi)

Larry Boyce 71 and Jim Kearns 58 are site stewards for the Utah Site Steward Program funded by the Bureau of Land Management There

Site stewards protect history

Site stewards explore sites and find surprises like this small cliff dwelling which Boyce (left) and Kearns (right) found in a hidden canyon below one of their large mesa-top ruins

The people who used to inhabit the Four Corners area lived there for hundreds of years This extended community is important historically because it establishes a critical link between the Basketmaker people who are identified primarily for their use of baskets and the Puebloans These indications suggest they were the same evolving culture

ldquoIrsquom not superstitious but as a long-time student of anthropology in particular the ways in which the human mind has been shaped by ancient civilizations I get a strong emotional sense of connection while walking among the ruins of this early culturerdquo Boyce said

The BLM and National Park Service are not adequately funded to provide oversight of the thousands of an-cient ruins in San Juan County Utah alone so they depend heavily on the volunteer services of site stewards The volunteers typically visit their assigned sites two or three times a year and report back any changes or intrusions to the BLM

Site stewards are the eyes and ears of the BLM performing educational duties by informing visitors of the sensitive nature of the sites they are charged to monitor

The curator at the Edge of the Ce-dars Museum in Blanding told Boyce about a national historic landmark established in 1964 which they had tried to get designated as a district and she asked him to look into it In the process Boyce learned that the

area had been designated a national historic landmark district in 1985 Nobody had been notified He saw the value of protecting this area talked to the site steward coordina-tor and opted into the program He then enlisted the help of his friend Kearns The two have been tag-team-ing the 2200-acre area since 2010

ldquoIrsquom interested in history and being a site steward provides me a direct connection to a culture that inhabited the southwest before the Europeansrdquo Kearns said ldquoIn perspec-tive these ancient cultures lasted for thousands of years Europeans looked upon this land as uninhabitable Itrsquos fun and exciting to discover how wrong they wererdquo

There is an ongoing need for site stewards Site stewards are provided training professional advice from BLM and archaeologists and work-shops on basic archaeology

ldquoItrsquos fun to speculate the reasons people chose this inhospitable area to liverdquo Kearns said ldquoWere they protecting their water supply the springs and seeps that arenrsquot readily apparent Was it a last gasp attempt at surviving before they had to give up the land and leave We may never know for surerdquo

For information on the Utah Site Steward program email sandydantaolcom To learn about site steward-ship in Grand Junction visit wwwvocorggrandjunction where you can sign up for the next training in November

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Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

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window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

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the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 19

complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

Gunnison River

Dolores R

iver

San M

iguel R

Glade Park

Gateway

Naturita

Nucla

La Sal

Roth CaveLuster CaveGrand Junction

Turner-Look

Alva and Taylor Sites

Coombs Cave Locality

Dolores Cave Roc CreekTabegueche Locality

Cottonwood Creek Locality

Naturita Creek

Little Park

UTAH

COLO

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Archaeological SiteModern City

General Location for Multiple Sites

KEY

0 10 20 30 kilometers

0 10 20 miles

The first Tebegua-che cave is located about 10 miles northeast of Nucla Colorado and the second is located about 10 miles northwest

The deepest layer of Tabeguache II showed evidence of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

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War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

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Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

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Thursday 900 am Canasta 900 am Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) 930 am Bunco (3rd Thursday) 1000 am Band (1st Thursday) 1200 pm Pokeno 730 pm Dance

Friday 900 am Canasta Painting Class amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 1230 pm Bible Study 1245 pm Bridge

Saturday 800 am Bridge Class 900 am Bridge 130 pm Bingo

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

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Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

Cheryl Currier takes care of her raised bed gardens at her home in Rifle

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

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Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

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Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

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River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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CAREFREE LIFESTYLE Enjoy the freedom of maintenance-freeliving with paid utilities weekly housekeeping snow removal lawnmaintenance and a customized meal plan at our Commons or Fountainsdining rooms

PEACE OF MIND Each residence includes a 24-hour emergency response system Plus we offer a choice of flexible care options and services to meet your changing needs

RETIREMENT LIVING

YOUR WAY

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

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AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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Tobler DenTal

General amp Family DentistryNow accepting new patients

Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 37

Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

as much ass we do

Herersquos your chance to become a defender of the English language

Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

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FREE estimates

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Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

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Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

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We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

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If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

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We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

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Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom feature Story 7

By Terri Benson

What do you get when you cross a bunch of women with

fishing rods bows and arrows and shotguns A whole lot of fun some bug bites and sunburn

The Division of Wildlife regularly sponsors Cast and Blasts during the summer Last sum-mer they sponsored a women-only Cast and Blast at Lone Cone State Wildlife Area One thing the 12 women had in com-mon was the desire to learn about outdoor activities in a safe and fun environment

A Cast and Blast is what the name im-plies classes in fly fishing shotgun use and sometimes archery Attendees came from all over Colorado including one woman from Alabama

Most Cast and Blasts only last one day but this was a weekend trip Attendees brought sleeping bags per-sonal gear and a fishing license Rods archery equipment and shotguns were provided for those who didnrsquot have their own

After breakfast Saturday everyone trooped to the archery range and chose from a selection of compound bows Wildlife Manager Kelly Crane and three other DOW employees assisted the fledgling archers by correcting stances suggesting grips and explaining the different parts of the bows and their adjustments Each woman was allowed as many attempts as they wanted rotating to different targets and using different bows and tensions After receiving painful ldquostring slapsrdquo several women sported wrist guards

After lunch it was time for fly-fish-ing practice Five DOW officers en-sured everyone received one-on-one attention The anglers headed up to the nearby lake A brisk breeze didnrsquot

help keep those loops and flicks neat and flowing instead it increased the odds of catching a blade of grass or ending up with a pile of fly line about three feet from shore Suffice it to say the 300 recently stocked fish had no reason to fear the wild

women The next morning

the group headed up the hill to the shooting range Detailed gun safety instruction was followed by volunteers being asked to step up and shoot There were two shooters at a time each with an instruc-tor The hills rang with hoots when there was a hit Each woman was allowed to shoot until her arm gave out

While packing up to go home the women talked about how much they learned and how much fun they had The womenrsquos ages ranged from 20s to ldquoover 60rdquo Many felt more confident and less dependent on others in the outdoors

Cast and Blasts are sometimes women-only youth-only and fam-ily events They include educational events and waterfowl pheasant turkey and big game hunts There are plans in the works for similar events for men The DOWrsquos end goal is to increase the hunting population a vital part of game management to prevent game overcrowding disease and crop damage

The next Cast and Blast is sched-uled for Sunday June 24 in the Granby area and is a women-only event No experience or equipment is required For more information including prices call 725-6200 or visit wwwwildlifestatecous to register Spaces fill up quickly so early registration is encouraged More Cast and Blasts are scheduled for July and August but have not yet been announced Check the website for details

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Grilled SalmonampCucumber Radish RelishMakes 4 servings Cooking Time 10 minutes

Relish

12 c diced cucumber14 c julienne radish2 T each lemon juicechopped scallion to tastechopped dill or parsley to tasteSalt and pepper to taste

IN MEDIuM BOWL combine cucumber radish lemon juice scallion and dill Season with salt and pepper

Salmon

4 8-oz salmon fillets2 T lemon juiceSalt and pepper1 package (52 ounces) Boursin Shallot amp Chive

PREHEAT grill or broiler on high Sprinkle salmon fillets with lemon juice salt and pepper

GRILL or broil about 8 minutes Spoon about 3 tablespoons Boursin on top of each fillet continue cooking for another 2 minutes until salmon is cooked through and Boursin has softened

SERVE with Cucumber Radish relish

Serves 10

Crust34 c walnuts (or almonds or pecans)12 c sugar1-12 c all-purpose flour4 oz melted butter

Filling3 large eggs 34 c sugar12 oz cream cheese softened1-12 t vanilla 1 c frozen Wild Blueberries

For CrusT In bowl of food processor grind nuts until the consistency of sawdust Add sugar and pulse to mix Add flour and mix thoroughly Add the melted butter through the food chute and pulse until thoroughly blended Place nut mixture in a 15-inch springform tart pan

PREHEAT oven to 300degF

For FiLLinG Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored Beat in the sugar cream cheese and vanilla until smooth Pour over crust mixture

SPRINKLE Wild Blueberries on top of cheese mixture Place tart pan on baking sheet Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until filling is set

REMOVE from oven and let cool Serve with whipped cream if desired

WildBlueberry Cheesecake Tartwith Nut Crust

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom adviCe amp ideaS 9

Advice Column for the over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

From the Old Bag I received a letter from a man thatrsquos too long to print I am going to en-capsulate it and hope I hit all the salient points This man I will call Sam a widower was on his way to his favorite restaurant during a rain storm and saw a man stand-ing in the rain with a sign which read ldquoNeed food need workrdquo Sam opened the door and said ldquoGet inrdquo He took James (not his real name) to a fast food place and they en-joyed a burger together Sam felt he could not leave James out in the rain so he took him home and let him sleep in the basement As they became acquainted James shared that he was brought to the US from Nigeria by an uncle and was here illegally He said his uncle had other children and physically abused James James now 22 is homeless and illegal For three months James has helped out Sam doing jobs around the house and yard Now Sam thinks it is time for James to go out and get a real job but wonders how he could do that with no legality Sam is also worried that he could get arrested for harboring an illegal He is asking for my help

Dear Sam First of all I am glad you are alive Many of us would like to do what you did but could get killed or robbed in the process I donrsquot believe you are in danger of get-ting arrested for harboring an illegal They are mostly looking for illegals that break the law Now as for James I do not know what to tell you I hope he will not get upset when you tell him it is time to leave Have you had a talk with James yet It is better to approach these things gently and not surprise him with ldquoIt is time to leaverdquo You could contact an immigra-tion attorney and see if he qualifies

Ask the Old Bagfor any type of refuge I hate to sound so cruel to such a nice man who would take a homeless person in and treat him so well but I have to say that sometimes we get our-selves into messes to which the only answer is like my mother used to say to me

ldquoYou got yourself into this mess and now you have to get yourself out of itrdquo Good luck OB

Dear Old Bag I am a good and faithful son but I am having trouble with my mother She is a spunky 80-year-old widow who will not admit that she should not be driving She plays bridge goes to the senior center is always going out to lunch with friends etc The problem is that she cannot see well enough to drive She has a type of incurable eye condition where her peripheral vision is going away She has had one auto accident and has had several near misses When I approach her with not driving she feels insulted and avoids me How do I keep her from driving before she hurts herself or someone else Signed Son

Dear Son This is an ongoing problem in many families I was able to get my husband to give up his car because he was mistaking green arrows for green lights and he was afraid he would hurt someone else Unfortunately we live in cities where life and cars seem to be on the fast track Here are a few suggestions and maybe our readers have some more 1) Learn all you can learn about alternate modes of transporta-tion for elderly in your community Give them to your mother to study on her own time 2) Ask her primary doctor and her ophthalmologist for their help 3) If you or she have the means you may hire a driver for her 4) Take care of this right away before another accident occurs OB

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10 HealtH amp wellneSS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Irsquom a geezer planning to have surgery in a few months I won-dered if I could donate blood to myself in advance

Yes you could This is called au-tologous blood donation and is done in the weeks before non-emergency surgery The blood is stored until the opera-tion Autologous donation is most often employed in surgery on bones blood ves-sels the urinary tract and the heart when the likelihood of transfusion is high

This form of blood donation is good for the patient but itrsquos benefi-cial to society too

According to the National Blood Data Resource Center people over the age of 69 require half of all whole blood and red blood cells transfused Giving blood to yourself cuts down the demand for blood

Typically each donated unit of blood referred to as whole blood is separated into multiple components such as red blood cells plasma platelets and antihemophilic factor for transfusion to individuals with different needs

With an aging population and ad-vances in medical treatments requir-ing blood transfusions the demand for blood increases On any given day an average of 38000 units of red blood cells are needed

Volunteers donate almost all of the blood transfused in the US Using current screening and donation pro-cedures a growing number of blood banks have found blood donation by seniors to be safe and practical If yoursquore a geezer you can probably help the cause

To be eligible to donate blood

a person must be in good health In general donors must weigh at least 110 pounds Most blood banks have no upper age limit Donors are screened for AIDS hepatitis and other possible problems

Adult males have about 12 pints of blood in their circulation and adult females have about nine pints The

donorrsquos body re-plenishes the fluid lost from donation in about 24 hours The lost red blood cells are gener-ally replaced in a few weeks Whole blood can be do-nated once every eight weeks

What is the most common blood type

The approximate distribution of blood types in the US is as follows Distribution may be different for spe-cific racial and ethnic groups

O Rh-positive - 38 percentO Rh-negative - 7 percentA Rh-positive - 34 percentA Rh-negative - 6 percentB Rh-positive - 9 percentB Rh-negative - 2 percentAB Rh-positive - 3 percentAB Rh-negative - 1 percent

In an emergency anyone can receive type O red blood cells and type AB individuals can receive red blood cells of any ABO type There-fore people with type O blood are known as ldquouniversal donorsrdquo and those with type AB blood are known as ldquouniversal recipientsrdquo

if you would like to read more columns you can order a copy of ldquoHow to be a Healthy Geezerrdquo at wwwhealthygeezercom If you have a question write to fredhealthygeezercom

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duces antibodies that are mistakenly considered the same as the hormone that stimulates the thyroid The end result The thyroid produces more T3 and T4 than the body needs Symp-toms of hyperthyroidism include unexplained weight loss increased appetite rapid or irregular heartbeat anxiety trouble sleeping trembling in your hands and fingers increased sweating muscle weakness more frequent bowel movements and less frequent menstrual periods with lighter than normal blood flow

Keep in mind that common symp-toms of hyperthyroidism and hypo-thyroidism such as fatigue weight gain or weight loss and trouble sleeping can overlap with other conditions such as pregnancy and perimenopause

Testing TestingNonetheless if you think you might

have a thyroid disorder make an appointment with your primary care doctor Diagnosing a thyroid disorder starts with testing the blood level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which tells your thyroid to make thyroid hormones Further testing is necessary if your TSH levels arenrsquot in the normal range

If yoursquore diagnosed with hypothy-roidism yoursquoll most likely be pre-scribed a synthetic pill form of T4 which is among the top five of all prescriptions written in the US It has few side effects and yoursquoll likely need to be on it the rest of your life When you take T4 your body con-verts some of it to T3 A synthetic form of T3 is also available Some physicians prescribe a combination of T4 and T3 to replace what your body isnrsquot making Avoid taking thy-roid medication with calcium or iron supplements which can interfere with absorption

With hyperthyroidism you may be prescribed medicine to block your thyroidrsquos ability to make new thyroid hormones surgery to remove the thyroid or beta-blockers medica-tion that alters the effects of thyroid hormones on your body by reducing your heart rate

By Sandra Gordon

Feeling anxious tired depressed bloated Notice changes in your

skin or hair Gaining or losing weight for no reason These could be signs your thyroid is on the fritz

Your thyroid a small gland at the base of your neck is one of your bodyrsquos most important glands It pro-duces two main thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4 which travel in your bloodstream and affect every organ in your body Tiny amounts of T3 and T4 make big things happen such as how fast your heart beats and the rate you burn calories

Yoursquore at higher risk for thyroid issues as you get older Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid disorder than men Thyroid trouble tends to run in families too

Read on to learn more about two of the most common thyroid problems what you can do if you think your thyroid may be acting up and why you need to pay special attention to your thyroid if yoursquore pregnant or considering pregnancy

Thyroid troubleHypothyroidism results when

your thyroid doesnrsquot make enough thyroid hormones Hashimotorsquos disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the US Itrsquos an autoimmune disease in which the body produces antibodies that es-sentially attack the thyroid causing it to produce less thyroid hormones than your body needs to function properly Symptoms of hypothyroid-ism include unexplained weight gain fatigue depression irregular periods or excessive menstrual bleeding pale dry skin increased sensitivity to cold joint or muscle pain muscle weakness a hoarse voice and pos-sibly high levels of LDL (the ldquobadrdquo) cholesterol

Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid makes more thyroid hor-mones than your body needs Gravesrsquo disease is one of the most common causes of hyperthyroidism Like Hashimotorsquos itrsquos an autoimmune dis-order It occurs when the body pro-

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Test your sun safety IQBy Sandra Gordon

Using sunscreen is important dur-ing the summer Long-time expo-

sure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of skin cancer in people of any age Seniors are more vulnerable because as you age your skin grows thinner and more delicate Extra precaution is needed to protect the skin

So how sun smart are you when it comes to the nitty-gritty of decipher-ing SPFs picking the best sunscreen or treating mild sunburn I guaran-tee yoursquoll learn some new facts from this quiz that will help you keep your skin healthier this summer and reduce your risk of skin cancer Find out whether yoursquore doing enough to protect yourself from the sunrsquos dam-aging rays

1 Which are more harmful the sunrsquos

A UVA raysB UVB rays

Answer A and B UVA radiation contributes to skin cancer and early skin aging because it breaks down the skinrsquos collagen leading to wrinkles UVB rays primarily cause sunburn But UVA and UVB rays are equally harmful because both types can cause skin cancer and are consid-ered carcinogens To safeguard your skin from both types of rays zone in on the words ldquobroad spectrumrdquo at the sunscreen counter According to the new Food and Drug Adminis-trationrsquos requirements effective this summer which regulated the label lingo for over-the-counter sunscreen products and apply to cosmetics and moisturizers labeled with SPF values too ldquobroad spectrumrdquo means the sunscreen has passed a standardized test indicating that it protects against UVA and UVB proportionally

2 Which is better at protecting you from the sun

A Waterproof sunscreenB Sweatproof sunscreenC SunblockD None of the above

Answer D No sunscreens are ldquowaterproofrdquo ldquosweatproofrdquo or can qualify as ldquosunblockrdquo You wonrsquot get bogged down by those label terms anymore because theyrsquove been elimi-nated Thatrsquos because all sunscreens eventually wash off and sunblock overstates a sunscreenrsquos effective-ness You may see the words ldquowater resistantrdquo which means that the sunscreen remains effective for 40 or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating based on standard testing If yoursquoll be sweating or swimming definitely get a broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of 15 or higher

3 Yoursquore at highest risk for sunburnA at the beachB at the poolC on a hike in the mountainsD on city streets

Answer A B and C The beach the pool and the mountains are all serious sunburn spots In or near the water everyone gets a double wham-my of ultraviolet radiation because of the harmful rays from above and those reflecting off the water At high altitudes the sunrsquos rays are also more dangerous because theyrsquore more con-centrated The sun is less of a threat on city streets because some rays are absorbed by the buildings and the asphalt but you can still get burned if you donrsquot wear sunscreen

Remember that you can also get burned through a car window or on a cloudy or hazy day if yoursquore not protected

ldquoYou canrsquot see or feel ultraviolet radiation but itrsquos there and it can be powerfulrdquo Professor of dermatology and surgery at the Yale School of Medicine David J Leffell said

4 True or false You donrsquot need to re-apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating if the product yoursquore using is water resistantAnswer False ldquoWater resistant sunscreen isnrsquot 100 percent water-resistantrdquo dermatologist Jim Chow said The pool the ocean sweat

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even drying yourself with a towel can wash or rub it off Your best bet Reapply water resistant sunscreen or any sunscreen for that matter every two hours Read the label and reap-ply as directed

5 True or false A sunscreen with a sPF of 30 protects you twice as long as one with an sPF of 15Answer False A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 blocks 96 to 97 percent of the sunrsquos rays only 2 to 3 percent more than a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 does Still if yoursquore going to be in the sun for more than a couple of hours opt for the higher number

ldquoThe extra 2 to 3 percent of protec-tion can make a differencerdquo derma-tologist and skin cancer specialist

Kathleen Behr said But more isnrsquot

necessarily better

According to the FDA products with an SPF of more than 50 havenrsquot been shown to provide greater protection Thatrsquos why yoursquoll see that the maxi-mum SPF value on sunscreens is now just ldquo50+rdquo For the best protection against the sunrsquos bad rays look for a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 50

6 The best way to soothe mild sunburn is to

A apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly

B take a bath then put on moisturizer

C just leave your skin alone It will heal faster by itself

Answer B The bath will cool you off and a basic moisturizer (doc-tors like Lubriderm and Keri) helps replenish your dried out skin To reduce inflammation take ibuprofen within the first 48 hours Stay out of

the sun until your sunburn is healed

7 True or false Most sunscreens have a shelf life of

A 1 yearB 5 yearsC depends on the brand

Answer A Even if the product thatrsquos been hanging around in your medi-cine cabinet has a later expiration date on the bottle itrsquos best to replace your sunscreen every summer to be sure itrsquos as effective as possible

8 The very best way to protect yourself from the sunrsquos burning rays is by

A wearing a brimmed hat and other clothing that will block out the sun

B staying in the shadeC using a broad spectrum

sunscreenD all of the above

Answer D All of the above ldquoSun-screen is only one com-ponentrdquo Behr said Try to stay out of direct sunlight between 10 am and 2

pm when the sun is strongest If thatrsquos unrealistic take fre-

quent shade breaks At the beach wear a hat

and try to cover up with shirt or a beach towel at least part of the day

9 itrsquos a good idea to apply sunscreen

A 30 minutes before going out in the sun

B 10 minutes before going out in the sun

C as soon as you get outside

Answer A Because sunscreen needs plenty of time to penetrate the skin apply a generous amount of sunscreen about half an hour before going outside

Some people can burn very quick-ly especially under the summerrsquos intense rays Worse you canrsquot neces-sarily tell when yoursquore getting fried Often a sunburn doesnrsquot show up until that night or the next morning Even if your skin does start to look pink while yoursquore in the sun the damage is already done

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are also site steward programs in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona The programs are a private-public partnership designed to help protect cultural resources likely to be subject to high visitation rates making them prime areas for vandalism pot hunt-ing erosion or overuse by livestock

ldquoIf each visitor takes just one shard of pottery soon the land will be bar-ren of the remnants of these ancient civilizations and future visitors and BLM archaeologists will be deprived of the opportunity to experience a time long past and learn from these artifactsrdquo Boyce said

By Marsha Kearns

Two men walk to a small rise in the expanse of low scrub-cov-

ered lands in the southeastern Utah desert They check their map of the district which may or may not be entirely accurate They are there to monitor cultural resources within a national historic landmark encom-passing 2200 acres that holds over 100 known ruins from a community of ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi)

Larry Boyce 71 and Jim Kearns 58 are site stewards for the Utah Site Steward Program funded by the Bureau of Land Management There

Site stewards protect history

Site stewards explore sites and find surprises like this small cliff dwelling which Boyce (left) and Kearns (right) found in a hidden canyon below one of their large mesa-top ruins

The people who used to inhabit the Four Corners area lived there for hundreds of years This extended community is important historically because it establishes a critical link between the Basketmaker people who are identified primarily for their use of baskets and the Puebloans These indications suggest they were the same evolving culture

ldquoIrsquom not superstitious but as a long-time student of anthropology in particular the ways in which the human mind has been shaped by ancient civilizations I get a strong emotional sense of connection while walking among the ruins of this early culturerdquo Boyce said

The BLM and National Park Service are not adequately funded to provide oversight of the thousands of an-cient ruins in San Juan County Utah alone so they depend heavily on the volunteer services of site stewards The volunteers typically visit their assigned sites two or three times a year and report back any changes or intrusions to the BLM

Site stewards are the eyes and ears of the BLM performing educational duties by informing visitors of the sensitive nature of the sites they are charged to monitor

The curator at the Edge of the Ce-dars Museum in Blanding told Boyce about a national historic landmark established in 1964 which they had tried to get designated as a district and she asked him to look into it In the process Boyce learned that the

area had been designated a national historic landmark district in 1985 Nobody had been notified He saw the value of protecting this area talked to the site steward coordina-tor and opted into the program He then enlisted the help of his friend Kearns The two have been tag-team-ing the 2200-acre area since 2010

ldquoIrsquom interested in history and being a site steward provides me a direct connection to a culture that inhabited the southwest before the Europeansrdquo Kearns said ldquoIn perspec-tive these ancient cultures lasted for thousands of years Europeans looked upon this land as uninhabitable Itrsquos fun and exciting to discover how wrong they wererdquo

There is an ongoing need for site stewards Site stewards are provided training professional advice from BLM and archaeologists and work-shops on basic archaeology

ldquoItrsquos fun to speculate the reasons people chose this inhospitable area to liverdquo Kearns said ldquoWere they protecting their water supply the springs and seeps that arenrsquot readily apparent Was it a last gasp attempt at surviving before they had to give up the land and leave We may never know for surerdquo

For information on the Utah Site Steward program email sandydantaolcom To learn about site steward-ship in Grand Junction visit wwwvocorggrandjunction where you can sign up for the next training in November

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Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

RESERVATION amp CANCELLATIONS required at least a business day in advance If you have not received your meal by 1245 pm call 243-9844 ext 1 Hours are 8 am-430 pm Monday-Friday

monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

1Beef Taco SaladMarinated CarrotsOrange Wedges

4Beef LasagnaSnap BeansSpinach Mandarin SaladFruit Compote Italian Bread

5Ham amp BeansCucumber w Tomato SaladOrange WedgesCornbread

6Chicken CacciatoreNoodle Garbanzo Bean SaladYamsFruited Cottage Cheese

7Seafood Pasta SaladBroccoliMozzarella Cheese SticksApricotsCrackers

8Hamburger on a bunPotato SaladBaked BeansFruit Salad

11Turkey Ala KingBiscuitIsland VegetablesTossed SaladMandarin amp Pineapple Gelatin

12Monterey ChickenOriental VegetablesPea amp Cheese SaladCitrus Fruit Mix

13Roast Beef w GravyColeslawSpeedy Baked BeansPineapple Slices wrsquoNilla Wafers

14Chili Stuffed Baked PotatoBrussels SproutsApplesauce Berry GelatinCrackers

15Herbed ChickenGreen PeasCarrot amp Raisin SaladMandarin Oranges

18Oven Baked ChickenMashed Potatoes wGravyThree Bean SaladSaucy Fruit Salad

19Beef Enchilada CasseroleSpanish RicePinto BeansTropical Fruit Salad

20Honey Bbq ChickenMonte Carlo VegetablesChuckwagon CornWaldorf Fruit Salad

21Crunchy Turkey Hot DishBrown RiceSpinach Cauliflower SaladBlushing Pears

22Beef StewVegetable Island BlendTapioca PuddingDinner Roll

25Bbq Pork RibChuckwagon CornBroccoliStrawberry Short Cake

26Chicken Cordon BleuMashed PotatoesSpinachCranberry Appleslaw

27Spaghetti amp MeatballsItalian Bean Veggies Tossed SaladStrawberry Fruit Gelatin Italian Bread

28Stuffed Bell PepperChateau VegetablesLima BeansChocolate Pudding

29Chicken Filet SandwichLettuce amp Tomato GarnishSpeedy Baked BeansCitrus Surprise Gelatin

Meal Menu June 2012 243-9844 ext 1 monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

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the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 19

complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

Gunnison River

Dolores R

iver

San M

iguel R

Glade Park

Gateway

Naturita

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Archaeological SiteModern City

General Location for Multiple Sites

KEY

0 10 20 30 kilometers

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The first Tebegua-che cave is located about 10 miles northeast of Nucla Colorado and the second is located about 10 miles northwest

The deepest layer of Tabeguache II showed evidence of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom loCal lore 21

War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

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Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

Tuesday 900 am Cribbage amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 130 pm Bingo

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

ldquoI want to stay in my home as long aspossible Thatrsquos why I called theTile Meister to make mybathroom saferdquo __Dixie

The right community Right now

(970)434-8193435 32 Rd bull Grand JunctionOpen Mon-Sat 830-500

wwwmidlandsvillagecom

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(North of the San Juan Bypass)

OPEN Mon-Sat 830-500wwwmidlandsvillagecom

Come tour our 5 star manufactured home communities Peaceful walk paths beautiful views community garden and lots of amenities These land leased communities are very affordable and have all you need Your choice

of home sites and various floor plans available or relocate your existing home to our community Relocation incentives offered

All homes are owner occupied On-site financing available Pet friendly

Sometimesthe Grass

iS Greener

Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

Cheryl Currier takes care of her raised bed gardens at her home in Rifle

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

savingsSpecial Guest Teacher - Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters

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Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

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Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

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and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

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Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

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Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

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What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

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Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

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Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLESTTHESILENTKILLER

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Quality Care with a compassionate touch

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Hospice bull Respite Care bull 24 Hour Skilled Nursing Carebull Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

249-1733Dental Care for Your overall HealtH

Tobler DenTal

General amp Family DentistryNow accepting new patients

Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

as much ass we do

Herersquos your chance to become a defender of the English language

Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

This ad runsmonths Starting month

Pay for it Rates $29 for 30 words or less Additional words $1 each

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Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

8 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Grilled SalmonampCucumber Radish RelishMakes 4 servings Cooking Time 10 minutes

Relish

12 c diced cucumber14 c julienne radish2 T each lemon juicechopped scallion to tastechopped dill or parsley to tasteSalt and pepper to taste

IN MEDIuM BOWL combine cucumber radish lemon juice scallion and dill Season with salt and pepper

Salmon

4 8-oz salmon fillets2 T lemon juiceSalt and pepper1 package (52 ounces) Boursin Shallot amp Chive

PREHEAT grill or broiler on high Sprinkle salmon fillets with lemon juice salt and pepper

GRILL or broil about 8 minutes Spoon about 3 tablespoons Boursin on top of each fillet continue cooking for another 2 minutes until salmon is cooked through and Boursin has softened

SERVE with Cucumber Radish relish

Serves 10

Crust34 c walnuts (or almonds or pecans)12 c sugar1-12 c all-purpose flour4 oz melted butter

Filling3 large eggs 34 c sugar12 oz cream cheese softened1-12 t vanilla 1 c frozen Wild Blueberries

For CrusT In bowl of food processor grind nuts until the consistency of sawdust Add sugar and pulse to mix Add flour and mix thoroughly Add the melted butter through the food chute and pulse until thoroughly blended Place nut mixture in a 15-inch springform tart pan

PREHEAT oven to 300degF

For FiLLinG Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored Beat in the sugar cream cheese and vanilla until smooth Pour over crust mixture

SPRINKLE Wild Blueberries on top of cheese mixture Place tart pan on baking sheet Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until filling is set

REMOVE from oven and let cool Serve with whipped cream if desired

WildBlueberry Cheesecake Tartwith Nut Crust

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom adviCe amp ideaS 9

Advice Column for the over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

From the Old Bag I received a letter from a man thatrsquos too long to print I am going to en-capsulate it and hope I hit all the salient points This man I will call Sam a widower was on his way to his favorite restaurant during a rain storm and saw a man stand-ing in the rain with a sign which read ldquoNeed food need workrdquo Sam opened the door and said ldquoGet inrdquo He took James (not his real name) to a fast food place and they en-joyed a burger together Sam felt he could not leave James out in the rain so he took him home and let him sleep in the basement As they became acquainted James shared that he was brought to the US from Nigeria by an uncle and was here illegally He said his uncle had other children and physically abused James James now 22 is homeless and illegal For three months James has helped out Sam doing jobs around the house and yard Now Sam thinks it is time for James to go out and get a real job but wonders how he could do that with no legality Sam is also worried that he could get arrested for harboring an illegal He is asking for my help

Dear Sam First of all I am glad you are alive Many of us would like to do what you did but could get killed or robbed in the process I donrsquot believe you are in danger of get-ting arrested for harboring an illegal They are mostly looking for illegals that break the law Now as for James I do not know what to tell you I hope he will not get upset when you tell him it is time to leave Have you had a talk with James yet It is better to approach these things gently and not surprise him with ldquoIt is time to leaverdquo You could contact an immigra-tion attorney and see if he qualifies

Ask the Old Bagfor any type of refuge I hate to sound so cruel to such a nice man who would take a homeless person in and treat him so well but I have to say that sometimes we get our-selves into messes to which the only answer is like my mother used to say to me

ldquoYou got yourself into this mess and now you have to get yourself out of itrdquo Good luck OB

Dear Old Bag I am a good and faithful son but I am having trouble with my mother She is a spunky 80-year-old widow who will not admit that she should not be driving She plays bridge goes to the senior center is always going out to lunch with friends etc The problem is that she cannot see well enough to drive She has a type of incurable eye condition where her peripheral vision is going away She has had one auto accident and has had several near misses When I approach her with not driving she feels insulted and avoids me How do I keep her from driving before she hurts herself or someone else Signed Son

Dear Son This is an ongoing problem in many families I was able to get my husband to give up his car because he was mistaking green arrows for green lights and he was afraid he would hurt someone else Unfortunately we live in cities where life and cars seem to be on the fast track Here are a few suggestions and maybe our readers have some more 1) Learn all you can learn about alternate modes of transporta-tion for elderly in your community Give them to your mother to study on her own time 2) Ask her primary doctor and her ophthalmologist for their help 3) If you or she have the means you may hire a driver for her 4) Take care of this right away before another accident occurs OB

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The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Irsquom a geezer planning to have surgery in a few months I won-dered if I could donate blood to myself in advance

Yes you could This is called au-tologous blood donation and is done in the weeks before non-emergency surgery The blood is stored until the opera-tion Autologous donation is most often employed in surgery on bones blood ves-sels the urinary tract and the heart when the likelihood of transfusion is high

This form of blood donation is good for the patient but itrsquos benefi-cial to society too

According to the National Blood Data Resource Center people over the age of 69 require half of all whole blood and red blood cells transfused Giving blood to yourself cuts down the demand for blood

Typically each donated unit of blood referred to as whole blood is separated into multiple components such as red blood cells plasma platelets and antihemophilic factor for transfusion to individuals with different needs

With an aging population and ad-vances in medical treatments requir-ing blood transfusions the demand for blood increases On any given day an average of 38000 units of red blood cells are needed

Volunteers donate almost all of the blood transfused in the US Using current screening and donation pro-cedures a growing number of blood banks have found blood donation by seniors to be safe and practical If yoursquore a geezer you can probably help the cause

To be eligible to donate blood

a person must be in good health In general donors must weigh at least 110 pounds Most blood banks have no upper age limit Donors are screened for AIDS hepatitis and other possible problems

Adult males have about 12 pints of blood in their circulation and adult females have about nine pints The

donorrsquos body re-plenishes the fluid lost from donation in about 24 hours The lost red blood cells are gener-ally replaced in a few weeks Whole blood can be do-nated once every eight weeks

What is the most common blood type

The approximate distribution of blood types in the US is as follows Distribution may be different for spe-cific racial and ethnic groups

O Rh-positive - 38 percentO Rh-negative - 7 percentA Rh-positive - 34 percentA Rh-negative - 6 percentB Rh-positive - 9 percentB Rh-negative - 2 percentAB Rh-positive - 3 percentAB Rh-negative - 1 percent

In an emergency anyone can receive type O red blood cells and type AB individuals can receive red blood cells of any ABO type There-fore people with type O blood are known as ldquouniversal donorsrdquo and those with type AB blood are known as ldquouniversal recipientsrdquo

if you would like to read more columns you can order a copy of ldquoHow to be a Healthy Geezerrdquo at wwwhealthygeezercom If you have a question write to fredhealthygeezercom

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duces antibodies that are mistakenly considered the same as the hormone that stimulates the thyroid The end result The thyroid produces more T3 and T4 than the body needs Symp-toms of hyperthyroidism include unexplained weight loss increased appetite rapid or irregular heartbeat anxiety trouble sleeping trembling in your hands and fingers increased sweating muscle weakness more frequent bowel movements and less frequent menstrual periods with lighter than normal blood flow

Keep in mind that common symp-toms of hyperthyroidism and hypo-thyroidism such as fatigue weight gain or weight loss and trouble sleeping can overlap with other conditions such as pregnancy and perimenopause

Testing TestingNonetheless if you think you might

have a thyroid disorder make an appointment with your primary care doctor Diagnosing a thyroid disorder starts with testing the blood level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which tells your thyroid to make thyroid hormones Further testing is necessary if your TSH levels arenrsquot in the normal range

If yoursquore diagnosed with hypothy-roidism yoursquoll most likely be pre-scribed a synthetic pill form of T4 which is among the top five of all prescriptions written in the US It has few side effects and yoursquoll likely need to be on it the rest of your life When you take T4 your body con-verts some of it to T3 A synthetic form of T3 is also available Some physicians prescribe a combination of T4 and T3 to replace what your body isnrsquot making Avoid taking thy-roid medication with calcium or iron supplements which can interfere with absorption

With hyperthyroidism you may be prescribed medicine to block your thyroidrsquos ability to make new thyroid hormones surgery to remove the thyroid or beta-blockers medica-tion that alters the effects of thyroid hormones on your body by reducing your heart rate

By Sandra Gordon

Feeling anxious tired depressed bloated Notice changes in your

skin or hair Gaining or losing weight for no reason These could be signs your thyroid is on the fritz

Your thyroid a small gland at the base of your neck is one of your bodyrsquos most important glands It pro-duces two main thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4 which travel in your bloodstream and affect every organ in your body Tiny amounts of T3 and T4 make big things happen such as how fast your heart beats and the rate you burn calories

Yoursquore at higher risk for thyroid issues as you get older Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid disorder than men Thyroid trouble tends to run in families too

Read on to learn more about two of the most common thyroid problems what you can do if you think your thyroid may be acting up and why you need to pay special attention to your thyroid if yoursquore pregnant or considering pregnancy

Thyroid troubleHypothyroidism results when

your thyroid doesnrsquot make enough thyroid hormones Hashimotorsquos disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the US Itrsquos an autoimmune disease in which the body produces antibodies that es-sentially attack the thyroid causing it to produce less thyroid hormones than your body needs to function properly Symptoms of hypothyroid-ism include unexplained weight gain fatigue depression irregular periods or excessive menstrual bleeding pale dry skin increased sensitivity to cold joint or muscle pain muscle weakness a hoarse voice and pos-sibly high levels of LDL (the ldquobadrdquo) cholesterol

Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid makes more thyroid hor-mones than your body needs Gravesrsquo disease is one of the most common causes of hyperthyroidism Like Hashimotorsquos itrsquos an autoimmune dis-order It occurs when the body pro-

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Test your sun safety IQBy Sandra Gordon

Using sunscreen is important dur-ing the summer Long-time expo-

sure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of skin cancer in people of any age Seniors are more vulnerable because as you age your skin grows thinner and more delicate Extra precaution is needed to protect the skin

So how sun smart are you when it comes to the nitty-gritty of decipher-ing SPFs picking the best sunscreen or treating mild sunburn I guaran-tee yoursquoll learn some new facts from this quiz that will help you keep your skin healthier this summer and reduce your risk of skin cancer Find out whether yoursquore doing enough to protect yourself from the sunrsquos dam-aging rays

1 Which are more harmful the sunrsquos

A UVA raysB UVB rays

Answer A and B UVA radiation contributes to skin cancer and early skin aging because it breaks down the skinrsquos collagen leading to wrinkles UVB rays primarily cause sunburn But UVA and UVB rays are equally harmful because both types can cause skin cancer and are consid-ered carcinogens To safeguard your skin from both types of rays zone in on the words ldquobroad spectrumrdquo at the sunscreen counter According to the new Food and Drug Adminis-trationrsquos requirements effective this summer which regulated the label lingo for over-the-counter sunscreen products and apply to cosmetics and moisturizers labeled with SPF values too ldquobroad spectrumrdquo means the sunscreen has passed a standardized test indicating that it protects against UVA and UVB proportionally

2 Which is better at protecting you from the sun

A Waterproof sunscreenB Sweatproof sunscreenC SunblockD None of the above

Answer D No sunscreens are ldquowaterproofrdquo ldquosweatproofrdquo or can qualify as ldquosunblockrdquo You wonrsquot get bogged down by those label terms anymore because theyrsquove been elimi-nated Thatrsquos because all sunscreens eventually wash off and sunblock overstates a sunscreenrsquos effective-ness You may see the words ldquowater resistantrdquo which means that the sunscreen remains effective for 40 or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating based on standard testing If yoursquoll be sweating or swimming definitely get a broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of 15 or higher

3 Yoursquore at highest risk for sunburnA at the beachB at the poolC on a hike in the mountainsD on city streets

Answer A B and C The beach the pool and the mountains are all serious sunburn spots In or near the water everyone gets a double wham-my of ultraviolet radiation because of the harmful rays from above and those reflecting off the water At high altitudes the sunrsquos rays are also more dangerous because theyrsquore more con-centrated The sun is less of a threat on city streets because some rays are absorbed by the buildings and the asphalt but you can still get burned if you donrsquot wear sunscreen

Remember that you can also get burned through a car window or on a cloudy or hazy day if yoursquore not protected

ldquoYou canrsquot see or feel ultraviolet radiation but itrsquos there and it can be powerfulrdquo Professor of dermatology and surgery at the Yale School of Medicine David J Leffell said

4 True or false You donrsquot need to re-apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating if the product yoursquore using is water resistantAnswer False ldquoWater resistant sunscreen isnrsquot 100 percent water-resistantrdquo dermatologist Jim Chow said The pool the ocean sweat

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even drying yourself with a towel can wash or rub it off Your best bet Reapply water resistant sunscreen or any sunscreen for that matter every two hours Read the label and reap-ply as directed

5 True or false A sunscreen with a sPF of 30 protects you twice as long as one with an sPF of 15Answer False A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 blocks 96 to 97 percent of the sunrsquos rays only 2 to 3 percent more than a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 does Still if yoursquore going to be in the sun for more than a couple of hours opt for the higher number

ldquoThe extra 2 to 3 percent of protec-tion can make a differencerdquo derma-tologist and skin cancer specialist

Kathleen Behr said But more isnrsquot

necessarily better

According to the FDA products with an SPF of more than 50 havenrsquot been shown to provide greater protection Thatrsquos why yoursquoll see that the maxi-mum SPF value on sunscreens is now just ldquo50+rdquo For the best protection against the sunrsquos bad rays look for a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 50

6 The best way to soothe mild sunburn is to

A apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly

B take a bath then put on moisturizer

C just leave your skin alone It will heal faster by itself

Answer B The bath will cool you off and a basic moisturizer (doc-tors like Lubriderm and Keri) helps replenish your dried out skin To reduce inflammation take ibuprofen within the first 48 hours Stay out of

the sun until your sunburn is healed

7 True or false Most sunscreens have a shelf life of

A 1 yearB 5 yearsC depends on the brand

Answer A Even if the product thatrsquos been hanging around in your medi-cine cabinet has a later expiration date on the bottle itrsquos best to replace your sunscreen every summer to be sure itrsquos as effective as possible

8 The very best way to protect yourself from the sunrsquos burning rays is by

A wearing a brimmed hat and other clothing that will block out the sun

B staying in the shadeC using a broad spectrum

sunscreenD all of the above

Answer D All of the above ldquoSun-screen is only one com-ponentrdquo Behr said Try to stay out of direct sunlight between 10 am and 2

pm when the sun is strongest If thatrsquos unrealistic take fre-

quent shade breaks At the beach wear a hat

and try to cover up with shirt or a beach towel at least part of the day

9 itrsquos a good idea to apply sunscreen

A 30 minutes before going out in the sun

B 10 minutes before going out in the sun

C as soon as you get outside

Answer A Because sunscreen needs plenty of time to penetrate the skin apply a generous amount of sunscreen about half an hour before going outside

Some people can burn very quick-ly especially under the summerrsquos intense rays Worse you canrsquot neces-sarily tell when yoursquore getting fried Often a sunburn doesnrsquot show up until that night or the next morning Even if your skin does start to look pink while yoursquore in the sun the damage is already done

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are also site steward programs in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona The programs are a private-public partnership designed to help protect cultural resources likely to be subject to high visitation rates making them prime areas for vandalism pot hunt-ing erosion or overuse by livestock

ldquoIf each visitor takes just one shard of pottery soon the land will be bar-ren of the remnants of these ancient civilizations and future visitors and BLM archaeologists will be deprived of the opportunity to experience a time long past and learn from these artifactsrdquo Boyce said

By Marsha Kearns

Two men walk to a small rise in the expanse of low scrub-cov-

ered lands in the southeastern Utah desert They check their map of the district which may or may not be entirely accurate They are there to monitor cultural resources within a national historic landmark encom-passing 2200 acres that holds over 100 known ruins from a community of ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi)

Larry Boyce 71 and Jim Kearns 58 are site stewards for the Utah Site Steward Program funded by the Bureau of Land Management There

Site stewards protect history

Site stewards explore sites and find surprises like this small cliff dwelling which Boyce (left) and Kearns (right) found in a hidden canyon below one of their large mesa-top ruins

The people who used to inhabit the Four Corners area lived there for hundreds of years This extended community is important historically because it establishes a critical link between the Basketmaker people who are identified primarily for their use of baskets and the Puebloans These indications suggest they were the same evolving culture

ldquoIrsquom not superstitious but as a long-time student of anthropology in particular the ways in which the human mind has been shaped by ancient civilizations I get a strong emotional sense of connection while walking among the ruins of this early culturerdquo Boyce said

The BLM and National Park Service are not adequately funded to provide oversight of the thousands of an-cient ruins in San Juan County Utah alone so they depend heavily on the volunteer services of site stewards The volunteers typically visit their assigned sites two or three times a year and report back any changes or intrusions to the BLM

Site stewards are the eyes and ears of the BLM performing educational duties by informing visitors of the sensitive nature of the sites they are charged to monitor

The curator at the Edge of the Ce-dars Museum in Blanding told Boyce about a national historic landmark established in 1964 which they had tried to get designated as a district and she asked him to look into it In the process Boyce learned that the

area had been designated a national historic landmark district in 1985 Nobody had been notified He saw the value of protecting this area talked to the site steward coordina-tor and opted into the program He then enlisted the help of his friend Kearns The two have been tag-team-ing the 2200-acre area since 2010

ldquoIrsquom interested in history and being a site steward provides me a direct connection to a culture that inhabited the southwest before the Europeansrdquo Kearns said ldquoIn perspec-tive these ancient cultures lasted for thousands of years Europeans looked upon this land as uninhabitable Itrsquos fun and exciting to discover how wrong they wererdquo

There is an ongoing need for site stewards Site stewards are provided training professional advice from BLM and archaeologists and work-shops on basic archaeology

ldquoItrsquos fun to speculate the reasons people chose this inhospitable area to liverdquo Kearns said ldquoWere they protecting their water supply the springs and seeps that arenrsquot readily apparent Was it a last gasp attempt at surviving before they had to give up the land and leave We may never know for surerdquo

For information on the Utah Site Steward program email sandydantaolcom To learn about site steward-ship in Grand Junction visit wwwvocorggrandjunction where you can sign up for the next training in November

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Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

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window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

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the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 19

complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

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War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

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Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

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Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

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Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

MPact Girls Royal Rangers

Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

n Nutritious snacks and noon meal

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

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Call now for an appointment

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

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In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

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Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

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Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

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BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

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Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

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The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

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----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

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Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom adviCe amp ideaS 9

Advice Column for the over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

From the Old Bag I received a letter from a man thatrsquos too long to print I am going to en-capsulate it and hope I hit all the salient points This man I will call Sam a widower was on his way to his favorite restaurant during a rain storm and saw a man stand-ing in the rain with a sign which read ldquoNeed food need workrdquo Sam opened the door and said ldquoGet inrdquo He took James (not his real name) to a fast food place and they en-joyed a burger together Sam felt he could not leave James out in the rain so he took him home and let him sleep in the basement As they became acquainted James shared that he was brought to the US from Nigeria by an uncle and was here illegally He said his uncle had other children and physically abused James James now 22 is homeless and illegal For three months James has helped out Sam doing jobs around the house and yard Now Sam thinks it is time for James to go out and get a real job but wonders how he could do that with no legality Sam is also worried that he could get arrested for harboring an illegal He is asking for my help

Dear Sam First of all I am glad you are alive Many of us would like to do what you did but could get killed or robbed in the process I donrsquot believe you are in danger of get-ting arrested for harboring an illegal They are mostly looking for illegals that break the law Now as for James I do not know what to tell you I hope he will not get upset when you tell him it is time to leave Have you had a talk with James yet It is better to approach these things gently and not surprise him with ldquoIt is time to leaverdquo You could contact an immigra-tion attorney and see if he qualifies

Ask the Old Bagfor any type of refuge I hate to sound so cruel to such a nice man who would take a homeless person in and treat him so well but I have to say that sometimes we get our-selves into messes to which the only answer is like my mother used to say to me

ldquoYou got yourself into this mess and now you have to get yourself out of itrdquo Good luck OB

Dear Old Bag I am a good and faithful son but I am having trouble with my mother She is a spunky 80-year-old widow who will not admit that she should not be driving She plays bridge goes to the senior center is always going out to lunch with friends etc The problem is that she cannot see well enough to drive She has a type of incurable eye condition where her peripheral vision is going away She has had one auto accident and has had several near misses When I approach her with not driving she feels insulted and avoids me How do I keep her from driving before she hurts herself or someone else Signed Son

Dear Son This is an ongoing problem in many families I was able to get my husband to give up his car because he was mistaking green arrows for green lights and he was afraid he would hurt someone else Unfortunately we live in cities where life and cars seem to be on the fast track Here are a few suggestions and maybe our readers have some more 1) Learn all you can learn about alternate modes of transporta-tion for elderly in your community Give them to your mother to study on her own time 2) Ask her primary doctor and her ophthalmologist for their help 3) If you or she have the means you may hire a driver for her 4) Take care of this right away before another accident occurs OB

send your questions to the Old Bag in care of the BEACON or email lagmancreswickcoxnet

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The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Irsquom a geezer planning to have surgery in a few months I won-dered if I could donate blood to myself in advance

Yes you could This is called au-tologous blood donation and is done in the weeks before non-emergency surgery The blood is stored until the opera-tion Autologous donation is most often employed in surgery on bones blood ves-sels the urinary tract and the heart when the likelihood of transfusion is high

This form of blood donation is good for the patient but itrsquos benefi-cial to society too

According to the National Blood Data Resource Center people over the age of 69 require half of all whole blood and red blood cells transfused Giving blood to yourself cuts down the demand for blood

Typically each donated unit of blood referred to as whole blood is separated into multiple components such as red blood cells plasma platelets and antihemophilic factor for transfusion to individuals with different needs

With an aging population and ad-vances in medical treatments requir-ing blood transfusions the demand for blood increases On any given day an average of 38000 units of red blood cells are needed

Volunteers donate almost all of the blood transfused in the US Using current screening and donation pro-cedures a growing number of blood banks have found blood donation by seniors to be safe and practical If yoursquore a geezer you can probably help the cause

To be eligible to donate blood

a person must be in good health In general donors must weigh at least 110 pounds Most blood banks have no upper age limit Donors are screened for AIDS hepatitis and other possible problems

Adult males have about 12 pints of blood in their circulation and adult females have about nine pints The

donorrsquos body re-plenishes the fluid lost from donation in about 24 hours The lost red blood cells are gener-ally replaced in a few weeks Whole blood can be do-nated once every eight weeks

What is the most common blood type

The approximate distribution of blood types in the US is as follows Distribution may be different for spe-cific racial and ethnic groups

O Rh-positive - 38 percentO Rh-negative - 7 percentA Rh-positive - 34 percentA Rh-negative - 6 percentB Rh-positive - 9 percentB Rh-negative - 2 percentAB Rh-positive - 3 percentAB Rh-negative - 1 percent

In an emergency anyone can receive type O red blood cells and type AB individuals can receive red blood cells of any ABO type There-fore people with type O blood are known as ldquouniversal donorsrdquo and those with type AB blood are known as ldquouniversal recipientsrdquo

if you would like to read more columns you can order a copy of ldquoHow to be a Healthy Geezerrdquo at wwwhealthygeezercom If you have a question write to fredhealthygeezercom

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duces antibodies that are mistakenly considered the same as the hormone that stimulates the thyroid The end result The thyroid produces more T3 and T4 than the body needs Symp-toms of hyperthyroidism include unexplained weight loss increased appetite rapid or irregular heartbeat anxiety trouble sleeping trembling in your hands and fingers increased sweating muscle weakness more frequent bowel movements and less frequent menstrual periods with lighter than normal blood flow

Keep in mind that common symp-toms of hyperthyroidism and hypo-thyroidism such as fatigue weight gain or weight loss and trouble sleeping can overlap with other conditions such as pregnancy and perimenopause

Testing TestingNonetheless if you think you might

have a thyroid disorder make an appointment with your primary care doctor Diagnosing a thyroid disorder starts with testing the blood level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which tells your thyroid to make thyroid hormones Further testing is necessary if your TSH levels arenrsquot in the normal range

If yoursquore diagnosed with hypothy-roidism yoursquoll most likely be pre-scribed a synthetic pill form of T4 which is among the top five of all prescriptions written in the US It has few side effects and yoursquoll likely need to be on it the rest of your life When you take T4 your body con-verts some of it to T3 A synthetic form of T3 is also available Some physicians prescribe a combination of T4 and T3 to replace what your body isnrsquot making Avoid taking thy-roid medication with calcium or iron supplements which can interfere with absorption

With hyperthyroidism you may be prescribed medicine to block your thyroidrsquos ability to make new thyroid hormones surgery to remove the thyroid or beta-blockers medica-tion that alters the effects of thyroid hormones on your body by reducing your heart rate

By Sandra Gordon

Feeling anxious tired depressed bloated Notice changes in your

skin or hair Gaining or losing weight for no reason These could be signs your thyroid is on the fritz

Your thyroid a small gland at the base of your neck is one of your bodyrsquos most important glands It pro-duces two main thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4 which travel in your bloodstream and affect every organ in your body Tiny amounts of T3 and T4 make big things happen such as how fast your heart beats and the rate you burn calories

Yoursquore at higher risk for thyroid issues as you get older Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid disorder than men Thyroid trouble tends to run in families too

Read on to learn more about two of the most common thyroid problems what you can do if you think your thyroid may be acting up and why you need to pay special attention to your thyroid if yoursquore pregnant or considering pregnancy

Thyroid troubleHypothyroidism results when

your thyroid doesnrsquot make enough thyroid hormones Hashimotorsquos disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the US Itrsquos an autoimmune disease in which the body produces antibodies that es-sentially attack the thyroid causing it to produce less thyroid hormones than your body needs to function properly Symptoms of hypothyroid-ism include unexplained weight gain fatigue depression irregular periods or excessive menstrual bleeding pale dry skin increased sensitivity to cold joint or muscle pain muscle weakness a hoarse voice and pos-sibly high levels of LDL (the ldquobadrdquo) cholesterol

Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid makes more thyroid hor-mones than your body needs Gravesrsquo disease is one of the most common causes of hyperthyroidism Like Hashimotorsquos itrsquos an autoimmune dis-order It occurs when the body pro-

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Test your sun safety IQBy Sandra Gordon

Using sunscreen is important dur-ing the summer Long-time expo-

sure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of skin cancer in people of any age Seniors are more vulnerable because as you age your skin grows thinner and more delicate Extra precaution is needed to protect the skin

So how sun smart are you when it comes to the nitty-gritty of decipher-ing SPFs picking the best sunscreen or treating mild sunburn I guaran-tee yoursquoll learn some new facts from this quiz that will help you keep your skin healthier this summer and reduce your risk of skin cancer Find out whether yoursquore doing enough to protect yourself from the sunrsquos dam-aging rays

1 Which are more harmful the sunrsquos

A UVA raysB UVB rays

Answer A and B UVA radiation contributes to skin cancer and early skin aging because it breaks down the skinrsquos collagen leading to wrinkles UVB rays primarily cause sunburn But UVA and UVB rays are equally harmful because both types can cause skin cancer and are consid-ered carcinogens To safeguard your skin from both types of rays zone in on the words ldquobroad spectrumrdquo at the sunscreen counter According to the new Food and Drug Adminis-trationrsquos requirements effective this summer which regulated the label lingo for over-the-counter sunscreen products and apply to cosmetics and moisturizers labeled with SPF values too ldquobroad spectrumrdquo means the sunscreen has passed a standardized test indicating that it protects against UVA and UVB proportionally

2 Which is better at protecting you from the sun

A Waterproof sunscreenB Sweatproof sunscreenC SunblockD None of the above

Answer D No sunscreens are ldquowaterproofrdquo ldquosweatproofrdquo or can qualify as ldquosunblockrdquo You wonrsquot get bogged down by those label terms anymore because theyrsquove been elimi-nated Thatrsquos because all sunscreens eventually wash off and sunblock overstates a sunscreenrsquos effective-ness You may see the words ldquowater resistantrdquo which means that the sunscreen remains effective for 40 or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating based on standard testing If yoursquoll be sweating or swimming definitely get a broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of 15 or higher

3 Yoursquore at highest risk for sunburnA at the beachB at the poolC on a hike in the mountainsD on city streets

Answer A B and C The beach the pool and the mountains are all serious sunburn spots In or near the water everyone gets a double wham-my of ultraviolet radiation because of the harmful rays from above and those reflecting off the water At high altitudes the sunrsquos rays are also more dangerous because theyrsquore more con-centrated The sun is less of a threat on city streets because some rays are absorbed by the buildings and the asphalt but you can still get burned if you donrsquot wear sunscreen

Remember that you can also get burned through a car window or on a cloudy or hazy day if yoursquore not protected

ldquoYou canrsquot see or feel ultraviolet radiation but itrsquos there and it can be powerfulrdquo Professor of dermatology and surgery at the Yale School of Medicine David J Leffell said

4 True or false You donrsquot need to re-apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating if the product yoursquore using is water resistantAnswer False ldquoWater resistant sunscreen isnrsquot 100 percent water-resistantrdquo dermatologist Jim Chow said The pool the ocean sweat

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even drying yourself with a towel can wash or rub it off Your best bet Reapply water resistant sunscreen or any sunscreen for that matter every two hours Read the label and reap-ply as directed

5 True or false A sunscreen with a sPF of 30 protects you twice as long as one with an sPF of 15Answer False A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 blocks 96 to 97 percent of the sunrsquos rays only 2 to 3 percent more than a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 does Still if yoursquore going to be in the sun for more than a couple of hours opt for the higher number

ldquoThe extra 2 to 3 percent of protec-tion can make a differencerdquo derma-tologist and skin cancer specialist

Kathleen Behr said But more isnrsquot

necessarily better

According to the FDA products with an SPF of more than 50 havenrsquot been shown to provide greater protection Thatrsquos why yoursquoll see that the maxi-mum SPF value on sunscreens is now just ldquo50+rdquo For the best protection against the sunrsquos bad rays look for a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 50

6 The best way to soothe mild sunburn is to

A apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly

B take a bath then put on moisturizer

C just leave your skin alone It will heal faster by itself

Answer B The bath will cool you off and a basic moisturizer (doc-tors like Lubriderm and Keri) helps replenish your dried out skin To reduce inflammation take ibuprofen within the first 48 hours Stay out of

the sun until your sunburn is healed

7 True or false Most sunscreens have a shelf life of

A 1 yearB 5 yearsC depends on the brand

Answer A Even if the product thatrsquos been hanging around in your medi-cine cabinet has a later expiration date on the bottle itrsquos best to replace your sunscreen every summer to be sure itrsquos as effective as possible

8 The very best way to protect yourself from the sunrsquos burning rays is by

A wearing a brimmed hat and other clothing that will block out the sun

B staying in the shadeC using a broad spectrum

sunscreenD all of the above

Answer D All of the above ldquoSun-screen is only one com-ponentrdquo Behr said Try to stay out of direct sunlight between 10 am and 2

pm when the sun is strongest If thatrsquos unrealistic take fre-

quent shade breaks At the beach wear a hat

and try to cover up with shirt or a beach towel at least part of the day

9 itrsquos a good idea to apply sunscreen

A 30 minutes before going out in the sun

B 10 minutes before going out in the sun

C as soon as you get outside

Answer A Because sunscreen needs plenty of time to penetrate the skin apply a generous amount of sunscreen about half an hour before going outside

Some people can burn very quick-ly especially under the summerrsquos intense rays Worse you canrsquot neces-sarily tell when yoursquore getting fried Often a sunburn doesnrsquot show up until that night or the next morning Even if your skin does start to look pink while yoursquore in the sun the damage is already done

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are also site steward programs in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona The programs are a private-public partnership designed to help protect cultural resources likely to be subject to high visitation rates making them prime areas for vandalism pot hunt-ing erosion or overuse by livestock

ldquoIf each visitor takes just one shard of pottery soon the land will be bar-ren of the remnants of these ancient civilizations and future visitors and BLM archaeologists will be deprived of the opportunity to experience a time long past and learn from these artifactsrdquo Boyce said

By Marsha Kearns

Two men walk to a small rise in the expanse of low scrub-cov-

ered lands in the southeastern Utah desert They check their map of the district which may or may not be entirely accurate They are there to monitor cultural resources within a national historic landmark encom-passing 2200 acres that holds over 100 known ruins from a community of ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi)

Larry Boyce 71 and Jim Kearns 58 are site stewards for the Utah Site Steward Program funded by the Bureau of Land Management There

Site stewards protect history

Site stewards explore sites and find surprises like this small cliff dwelling which Boyce (left) and Kearns (right) found in a hidden canyon below one of their large mesa-top ruins

The people who used to inhabit the Four Corners area lived there for hundreds of years This extended community is important historically because it establishes a critical link between the Basketmaker people who are identified primarily for their use of baskets and the Puebloans These indications suggest they were the same evolving culture

ldquoIrsquom not superstitious but as a long-time student of anthropology in particular the ways in which the human mind has been shaped by ancient civilizations I get a strong emotional sense of connection while walking among the ruins of this early culturerdquo Boyce said

The BLM and National Park Service are not adequately funded to provide oversight of the thousands of an-cient ruins in San Juan County Utah alone so they depend heavily on the volunteer services of site stewards The volunteers typically visit their assigned sites two or three times a year and report back any changes or intrusions to the BLM

Site stewards are the eyes and ears of the BLM performing educational duties by informing visitors of the sensitive nature of the sites they are charged to monitor

The curator at the Edge of the Ce-dars Museum in Blanding told Boyce about a national historic landmark established in 1964 which they had tried to get designated as a district and she asked him to look into it In the process Boyce learned that the

area had been designated a national historic landmark district in 1985 Nobody had been notified He saw the value of protecting this area talked to the site steward coordina-tor and opted into the program He then enlisted the help of his friend Kearns The two have been tag-team-ing the 2200-acre area since 2010

ldquoIrsquom interested in history and being a site steward provides me a direct connection to a culture that inhabited the southwest before the Europeansrdquo Kearns said ldquoIn perspec-tive these ancient cultures lasted for thousands of years Europeans looked upon this land as uninhabitable Itrsquos fun and exciting to discover how wrong they wererdquo

There is an ongoing need for site stewards Site stewards are provided training professional advice from BLM and archaeologists and work-shops on basic archaeology

ldquoItrsquos fun to speculate the reasons people chose this inhospitable area to liverdquo Kearns said ldquoWere they protecting their water supply the springs and seeps that arenrsquot readily apparent Was it a last gasp attempt at surviving before they had to give up the land and leave We may never know for surerdquo

For information on the Utah Site Steward program email sandydantaolcom To learn about site steward-ship in Grand Junction visit wwwvocorggrandjunction where you can sign up for the next training in November

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Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

RESERVATION amp CANCELLATIONS required at least a business day in advance If you have not received your meal by 1245 pm call 243-9844 ext 1 Hours are 8 am-430 pm Monday-Friday

monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

1Beef Taco SaladMarinated CarrotsOrange Wedges

4Beef LasagnaSnap BeansSpinach Mandarin SaladFruit Compote Italian Bread

5Ham amp BeansCucumber w Tomato SaladOrange WedgesCornbread

6Chicken CacciatoreNoodle Garbanzo Bean SaladYamsFruited Cottage Cheese

7Seafood Pasta SaladBroccoliMozzarella Cheese SticksApricotsCrackers

8Hamburger on a bunPotato SaladBaked BeansFruit Salad

11Turkey Ala KingBiscuitIsland VegetablesTossed SaladMandarin amp Pineapple Gelatin

12Monterey ChickenOriental VegetablesPea amp Cheese SaladCitrus Fruit Mix

13Roast Beef w GravyColeslawSpeedy Baked BeansPineapple Slices wrsquoNilla Wafers

14Chili Stuffed Baked PotatoBrussels SproutsApplesauce Berry GelatinCrackers

15Herbed ChickenGreen PeasCarrot amp Raisin SaladMandarin Oranges

18Oven Baked ChickenMashed Potatoes wGravyThree Bean SaladSaucy Fruit Salad

19Beef Enchilada CasseroleSpanish RicePinto BeansTropical Fruit Salad

20Honey Bbq ChickenMonte Carlo VegetablesChuckwagon CornWaldorf Fruit Salad

21Crunchy Turkey Hot DishBrown RiceSpinach Cauliflower SaladBlushing Pears

22Beef StewVegetable Island BlendTapioca PuddingDinner Roll

25Bbq Pork RibChuckwagon CornBroccoliStrawberry Short Cake

26Chicken Cordon BleuMashed PotatoesSpinachCranberry Appleslaw

27Spaghetti amp MeatballsItalian Bean Veggies Tossed SaladStrawberry Fruit Gelatin Italian Bread

28Stuffed Bell PepperChateau VegetablesLima BeansChocolate Pudding

29Chicken Filet SandwichLettuce amp Tomato GarnishSpeedy Baked BeansCitrus Surprise Gelatin

Meal Menu June 2012 243-9844 ext 1 monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

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the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 19

complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

Gunnison River

Dolores R

iver

San M

iguel R

Glade Park

Gateway

Naturita

Nucla

La Sal

Roth CaveLuster CaveGrand Junction

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Coombs Cave Locality

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COLO

RADO

Archaeological SiteModern City

General Location for Multiple Sites

KEY

0 10 20 30 kilometers

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The first Tebegua-che cave is located about 10 miles northeast of Nucla Colorado and the second is located about 10 miles northwest

The deepest layer of Tabeguache II showed evidence of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

Fresh Delicious From the Heart

Proceeds support the mission of Hospice amp Palliative Care of Western Colorado3090 North 12th Street bull Grand Junction Colorado

wwwspoonsbistroandbakerycom

Treat yourself toHomemade soups gourmet salads hearty paninis

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom loCal lore 21

War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

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The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

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Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

ldquoI want to stay in my home as long aspossible Thatrsquos why I called theTile Meister to make mybathroom saferdquo __Dixie

The right community Right now

(970)434-8193435 32 Rd bull Grand JunctionOpen Mon-Sat 830-500

wwwmidlandsvillagecom

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(North of the San Juan Bypass)

OPEN Mon-Sat 830-500wwwmidlandsvillagecom

Come tour our 5 star manufactured home communities Peaceful walk paths beautiful views community garden and lots of amenities These land leased communities are very affordable and have all you need Your choice

of home sites and various floor plans available or relocate your existing home to our community Relocation incentives offered

All homes are owner occupied On-site financing available Pet friendly

Sometimesthe Grass

iS Greener

Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

Cheryl Currier takes care of her raised bed gardens at her home in Rifle

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

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Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

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Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

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and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

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SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

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Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

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Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

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What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

n Nutritious snacks and noon meal

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLESTTHESILENTKILLER

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

THE INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY THAT FITS YOUR LIFESTYLE

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PEACE OF MIND Each residence includes a 24-hour emergency response system Plus we offer a choice of flexible care options and services to meet your changing needs

RETIREMENT LIVING

YOUR WAY

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Quality Care with a compassionate touch

Paonia Careand

rehabilitation Center1625 Meadowbrook blvd bull Paonia Co

Hospice bull Respite Care bull 24 Hour Skilled Nursing Carebull Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy

bull MedicareMedicaid Certified Transportation to amp from Appointmentsbull Respiratory Services Available as Needed

bull Dedicated Rooms for Rehabilitations and Recoveries bull Long Term Care and Private Rooms Availablebull Basic Cable Service Provided to our Clients

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

249-1733Dental Care for Your overall HealtH

Tobler DenTal

General amp Family DentistryNow accepting new patients

Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 37

Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

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CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

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Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

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Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

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We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

10 HealtH amp wellneSS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Irsquom a geezer planning to have surgery in a few months I won-dered if I could donate blood to myself in advance

Yes you could This is called au-tologous blood donation and is done in the weeks before non-emergency surgery The blood is stored until the opera-tion Autologous donation is most often employed in surgery on bones blood ves-sels the urinary tract and the heart when the likelihood of transfusion is high

This form of blood donation is good for the patient but itrsquos benefi-cial to society too

According to the National Blood Data Resource Center people over the age of 69 require half of all whole blood and red blood cells transfused Giving blood to yourself cuts down the demand for blood

Typically each donated unit of blood referred to as whole blood is separated into multiple components such as red blood cells plasma platelets and antihemophilic factor for transfusion to individuals with different needs

With an aging population and ad-vances in medical treatments requir-ing blood transfusions the demand for blood increases On any given day an average of 38000 units of red blood cells are needed

Volunteers donate almost all of the blood transfused in the US Using current screening and donation pro-cedures a growing number of blood banks have found blood donation by seniors to be safe and practical If yoursquore a geezer you can probably help the cause

To be eligible to donate blood

a person must be in good health In general donors must weigh at least 110 pounds Most blood banks have no upper age limit Donors are screened for AIDS hepatitis and other possible problems

Adult males have about 12 pints of blood in their circulation and adult females have about nine pints The

donorrsquos body re-plenishes the fluid lost from donation in about 24 hours The lost red blood cells are gener-ally replaced in a few weeks Whole blood can be do-nated once every eight weeks

What is the most common blood type

The approximate distribution of blood types in the US is as follows Distribution may be different for spe-cific racial and ethnic groups

O Rh-positive - 38 percentO Rh-negative - 7 percentA Rh-positive - 34 percentA Rh-negative - 6 percentB Rh-positive - 9 percentB Rh-negative - 2 percentAB Rh-positive - 3 percentAB Rh-negative - 1 percent

In an emergency anyone can receive type O red blood cells and type AB individuals can receive red blood cells of any ABO type There-fore people with type O blood are known as ldquouniversal donorsrdquo and those with type AB blood are known as ldquouniversal recipientsrdquo

if you would like to read more columns you can order a copy of ldquoHow to be a Healthy Geezerrdquo at wwwhealthygeezercom If you have a question write to fredhealthygeezercom

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duces antibodies that are mistakenly considered the same as the hormone that stimulates the thyroid The end result The thyroid produces more T3 and T4 than the body needs Symp-toms of hyperthyroidism include unexplained weight loss increased appetite rapid or irregular heartbeat anxiety trouble sleeping trembling in your hands and fingers increased sweating muscle weakness more frequent bowel movements and less frequent menstrual periods with lighter than normal blood flow

Keep in mind that common symp-toms of hyperthyroidism and hypo-thyroidism such as fatigue weight gain or weight loss and trouble sleeping can overlap with other conditions such as pregnancy and perimenopause

Testing TestingNonetheless if you think you might

have a thyroid disorder make an appointment with your primary care doctor Diagnosing a thyroid disorder starts with testing the blood level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which tells your thyroid to make thyroid hormones Further testing is necessary if your TSH levels arenrsquot in the normal range

If yoursquore diagnosed with hypothy-roidism yoursquoll most likely be pre-scribed a synthetic pill form of T4 which is among the top five of all prescriptions written in the US It has few side effects and yoursquoll likely need to be on it the rest of your life When you take T4 your body con-verts some of it to T3 A synthetic form of T3 is also available Some physicians prescribe a combination of T4 and T3 to replace what your body isnrsquot making Avoid taking thy-roid medication with calcium or iron supplements which can interfere with absorption

With hyperthyroidism you may be prescribed medicine to block your thyroidrsquos ability to make new thyroid hormones surgery to remove the thyroid or beta-blockers medica-tion that alters the effects of thyroid hormones on your body by reducing your heart rate

By Sandra Gordon

Feeling anxious tired depressed bloated Notice changes in your

skin or hair Gaining or losing weight for no reason These could be signs your thyroid is on the fritz

Your thyroid a small gland at the base of your neck is one of your bodyrsquos most important glands It pro-duces two main thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4 which travel in your bloodstream and affect every organ in your body Tiny amounts of T3 and T4 make big things happen such as how fast your heart beats and the rate you burn calories

Yoursquore at higher risk for thyroid issues as you get older Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid disorder than men Thyroid trouble tends to run in families too

Read on to learn more about two of the most common thyroid problems what you can do if you think your thyroid may be acting up and why you need to pay special attention to your thyroid if yoursquore pregnant or considering pregnancy

Thyroid troubleHypothyroidism results when

your thyroid doesnrsquot make enough thyroid hormones Hashimotorsquos disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the US Itrsquos an autoimmune disease in which the body produces antibodies that es-sentially attack the thyroid causing it to produce less thyroid hormones than your body needs to function properly Symptoms of hypothyroid-ism include unexplained weight gain fatigue depression irregular periods or excessive menstrual bleeding pale dry skin increased sensitivity to cold joint or muscle pain muscle weakness a hoarse voice and pos-sibly high levels of LDL (the ldquobadrdquo) cholesterol

Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid makes more thyroid hor-mones than your body needs Gravesrsquo disease is one of the most common causes of hyperthyroidism Like Hashimotorsquos itrsquos an autoimmune dis-order It occurs when the body pro-

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Test your sun safety IQBy Sandra Gordon

Using sunscreen is important dur-ing the summer Long-time expo-

sure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of skin cancer in people of any age Seniors are more vulnerable because as you age your skin grows thinner and more delicate Extra precaution is needed to protect the skin

So how sun smart are you when it comes to the nitty-gritty of decipher-ing SPFs picking the best sunscreen or treating mild sunburn I guaran-tee yoursquoll learn some new facts from this quiz that will help you keep your skin healthier this summer and reduce your risk of skin cancer Find out whether yoursquore doing enough to protect yourself from the sunrsquos dam-aging rays

1 Which are more harmful the sunrsquos

A UVA raysB UVB rays

Answer A and B UVA radiation contributes to skin cancer and early skin aging because it breaks down the skinrsquos collagen leading to wrinkles UVB rays primarily cause sunburn But UVA and UVB rays are equally harmful because both types can cause skin cancer and are consid-ered carcinogens To safeguard your skin from both types of rays zone in on the words ldquobroad spectrumrdquo at the sunscreen counter According to the new Food and Drug Adminis-trationrsquos requirements effective this summer which regulated the label lingo for over-the-counter sunscreen products and apply to cosmetics and moisturizers labeled with SPF values too ldquobroad spectrumrdquo means the sunscreen has passed a standardized test indicating that it protects against UVA and UVB proportionally

2 Which is better at protecting you from the sun

A Waterproof sunscreenB Sweatproof sunscreenC SunblockD None of the above

Answer D No sunscreens are ldquowaterproofrdquo ldquosweatproofrdquo or can qualify as ldquosunblockrdquo You wonrsquot get bogged down by those label terms anymore because theyrsquove been elimi-nated Thatrsquos because all sunscreens eventually wash off and sunblock overstates a sunscreenrsquos effective-ness You may see the words ldquowater resistantrdquo which means that the sunscreen remains effective for 40 or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating based on standard testing If yoursquoll be sweating or swimming definitely get a broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of 15 or higher

3 Yoursquore at highest risk for sunburnA at the beachB at the poolC on a hike in the mountainsD on city streets

Answer A B and C The beach the pool and the mountains are all serious sunburn spots In or near the water everyone gets a double wham-my of ultraviolet radiation because of the harmful rays from above and those reflecting off the water At high altitudes the sunrsquos rays are also more dangerous because theyrsquore more con-centrated The sun is less of a threat on city streets because some rays are absorbed by the buildings and the asphalt but you can still get burned if you donrsquot wear sunscreen

Remember that you can also get burned through a car window or on a cloudy or hazy day if yoursquore not protected

ldquoYou canrsquot see or feel ultraviolet radiation but itrsquos there and it can be powerfulrdquo Professor of dermatology and surgery at the Yale School of Medicine David J Leffell said

4 True or false You donrsquot need to re-apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating if the product yoursquore using is water resistantAnswer False ldquoWater resistant sunscreen isnrsquot 100 percent water-resistantrdquo dermatologist Jim Chow said The pool the ocean sweat

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even drying yourself with a towel can wash or rub it off Your best bet Reapply water resistant sunscreen or any sunscreen for that matter every two hours Read the label and reap-ply as directed

5 True or false A sunscreen with a sPF of 30 protects you twice as long as one with an sPF of 15Answer False A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 blocks 96 to 97 percent of the sunrsquos rays only 2 to 3 percent more than a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 does Still if yoursquore going to be in the sun for more than a couple of hours opt for the higher number

ldquoThe extra 2 to 3 percent of protec-tion can make a differencerdquo derma-tologist and skin cancer specialist

Kathleen Behr said But more isnrsquot

necessarily better

According to the FDA products with an SPF of more than 50 havenrsquot been shown to provide greater protection Thatrsquos why yoursquoll see that the maxi-mum SPF value on sunscreens is now just ldquo50+rdquo For the best protection against the sunrsquos bad rays look for a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 50

6 The best way to soothe mild sunburn is to

A apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly

B take a bath then put on moisturizer

C just leave your skin alone It will heal faster by itself

Answer B The bath will cool you off and a basic moisturizer (doc-tors like Lubriderm and Keri) helps replenish your dried out skin To reduce inflammation take ibuprofen within the first 48 hours Stay out of

the sun until your sunburn is healed

7 True or false Most sunscreens have a shelf life of

A 1 yearB 5 yearsC depends on the brand

Answer A Even if the product thatrsquos been hanging around in your medi-cine cabinet has a later expiration date on the bottle itrsquos best to replace your sunscreen every summer to be sure itrsquos as effective as possible

8 The very best way to protect yourself from the sunrsquos burning rays is by

A wearing a brimmed hat and other clothing that will block out the sun

B staying in the shadeC using a broad spectrum

sunscreenD all of the above

Answer D All of the above ldquoSun-screen is only one com-ponentrdquo Behr said Try to stay out of direct sunlight between 10 am and 2

pm when the sun is strongest If thatrsquos unrealistic take fre-

quent shade breaks At the beach wear a hat

and try to cover up with shirt or a beach towel at least part of the day

9 itrsquos a good idea to apply sunscreen

A 30 minutes before going out in the sun

B 10 minutes before going out in the sun

C as soon as you get outside

Answer A Because sunscreen needs plenty of time to penetrate the skin apply a generous amount of sunscreen about half an hour before going outside

Some people can burn very quick-ly especially under the summerrsquos intense rays Worse you canrsquot neces-sarily tell when yoursquore getting fried Often a sunburn doesnrsquot show up until that night or the next morning Even if your skin does start to look pink while yoursquore in the sun the damage is already done

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are also site steward programs in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona The programs are a private-public partnership designed to help protect cultural resources likely to be subject to high visitation rates making them prime areas for vandalism pot hunt-ing erosion or overuse by livestock

ldquoIf each visitor takes just one shard of pottery soon the land will be bar-ren of the remnants of these ancient civilizations and future visitors and BLM archaeologists will be deprived of the opportunity to experience a time long past and learn from these artifactsrdquo Boyce said

By Marsha Kearns

Two men walk to a small rise in the expanse of low scrub-cov-

ered lands in the southeastern Utah desert They check their map of the district which may or may not be entirely accurate They are there to monitor cultural resources within a national historic landmark encom-passing 2200 acres that holds over 100 known ruins from a community of ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi)

Larry Boyce 71 and Jim Kearns 58 are site stewards for the Utah Site Steward Program funded by the Bureau of Land Management There

Site stewards protect history

Site stewards explore sites and find surprises like this small cliff dwelling which Boyce (left) and Kearns (right) found in a hidden canyon below one of their large mesa-top ruins

The people who used to inhabit the Four Corners area lived there for hundreds of years This extended community is important historically because it establishes a critical link between the Basketmaker people who are identified primarily for their use of baskets and the Puebloans These indications suggest they were the same evolving culture

ldquoIrsquom not superstitious but as a long-time student of anthropology in particular the ways in which the human mind has been shaped by ancient civilizations I get a strong emotional sense of connection while walking among the ruins of this early culturerdquo Boyce said

The BLM and National Park Service are not adequately funded to provide oversight of the thousands of an-cient ruins in San Juan County Utah alone so they depend heavily on the volunteer services of site stewards The volunteers typically visit their assigned sites two or three times a year and report back any changes or intrusions to the BLM

Site stewards are the eyes and ears of the BLM performing educational duties by informing visitors of the sensitive nature of the sites they are charged to monitor

The curator at the Edge of the Ce-dars Museum in Blanding told Boyce about a national historic landmark established in 1964 which they had tried to get designated as a district and she asked him to look into it In the process Boyce learned that the

area had been designated a national historic landmark district in 1985 Nobody had been notified He saw the value of protecting this area talked to the site steward coordina-tor and opted into the program He then enlisted the help of his friend Kearns The two have been tag-team-ing the 2200-acre area since 2010

ldquoIrsquom interested in history and being a site steward provides me a direct connection to a culture that inhabited the southwest before the Europeansrdquo Kearns said ldquoIn perspec-tive these ancient cultures lasted for thousands of years Europeans looked upon this land as uninhabitable Itrsquos fun and exciting to discover how wrong they wererdquo

There is an ongoing need for site stewards Site stewards are provided training professional advice from BLM and archaeologists and work-shops on basic archaeology

ldquoItrsquos fun to speculate the reasons people chose this inhospitable area to liverdquo Kearns said ldquoWere they protecting their water supply the springs and seeps that arenrsquot readily apparent Was it a last gasp attempt at surviving before they had to give up the land and leave We may never know for surerdquo

For information on the Utah Site Steward program email sandydantaolcom To learn about site steward-ship in Grand Junction visit wwwvocorggrandjunction where you can sign up for the next training in November

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Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

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window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

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the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

Gunnison River

Dolores R

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San M

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Gateway

Naturita

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Alva and Taylor Sites

Coombs Cave Locality

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Little Park

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General Location for Multiple Sites

KEY

0 10 20 30 kilometers

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The first Tebegua-che cave is located about 10 miles northeast of Nucla Colorado and the second is located about 10 miles northwest

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

Fresh Delicious From the Heart

Proceeds support the mission of Hospice amp Palliative Care of Western Colorado3090 North 12th Street bull Grand Junction Colorado

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom loCal lore 21

War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

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Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

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Thursday 900 am Canasta 900 am Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) 930 am Bunco (3rd Thursday) 1000 am Band (1st Thursday) 1200 pm Pokeno 730 pm Dance

Friday 900 am Canasta Painting Class amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 1230 pm Bible Study 1245 pm Bridge

Saturday 800 am Bridge Class 900 am Bridge 130 pm Bingo

Sunday 100 pm Dance (1st amp 3rd Sunday)

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

ldquoI want to stay in my home as long aspossible Thatrsquos why I called theTile Meister to make mybathroom saferdquo __Dixie

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Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

Cheryl Currier takes care of her raised bed gardens at her home in Rifle

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

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Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

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Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

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970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

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Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

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Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

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River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

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Call now for an appointment

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

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Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

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Home Services

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Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

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Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

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LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

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Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

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MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

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H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

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Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom HealtH amp wellneSS 11

duces antibodies that are mistakenly considered the same as the hormone that stimulates the thyroid The end result The thyroid produces more T3 and T4 than the body needs Symp-toms of hyperthyroidism include unexplained weight loss increased appetite rapid or irregular heartbeat anxiety trouble sleeping trembling in your hands and fingers increased sweating muscle weakness more frequent bowel movements and less frequent menstrual periods with lighter than normal blood flow

Keep in mind that common symp-toms of hyperthyroidism and hypo-thyroidism such as fatigue weight gain or weight loss and trouble sleeping can overlap with other conditions such as pregnancy and perimenopause

Testing TestingNonetheless if you think you might

have a thyroid disorder make an appointment with your primary care doctor Diagnosing a thyroid disorder starts with testing the blood level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which tells your thyroid to make thyroid hormones Further testing is necessary if your TSH levels arenrsquot in the normal range

If yoursquore diagnosed with hypothy-roidism yoursquoll most likely be pre-scribed a synthetic pill form of T4 which is among the top five of all prescriptions written in the US It has few side effects and yoursquoll likely need to be on it the rest of your life When you take T4 your body con-verts some of it to T3 A synthetic form of T3 is also available Some physicians prescribe a combination of T4 and T3 to replace what your body isnrsquot making Avoid taking thy-roid medication with calcium or iron supplements which can interfere with absorption

With hyperthyroidism you may be prescribed medicine to block your thyroidrsquos ability to make new thyroid hormones surgery to remove the thyroid or beta-blockers medica-tion that alters the effects of thyroid hormones on your body by reducing your heart rate

By Sandra Gordon

Feeling anxious tired depressed bloated Notice changes in your

skin or hair Gaining or losing weight for no reason These could be signs your thyroid is on the fritz

Your thyroid a small gland at the base of your neck is one of your bodyrsquos most important glands It pro-duces two main thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4 which travel in your bloodstream and affect every organ in your body Tiny amounts of T3 and T4 make big things happen such as how fast your heart beats and the rate you burn calories

Yoursquore at higher risk for thyroid issues as you get older Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid disorder than men Thyroid trouble tends to run in families too

Read on to learn more about two of the most common thyroid problems what you can do if you think your thyroid may be acting up and why you need to pay special attention to your thyroid if yoursquore pregnant or considering pregnancy

Thyroid troubleHypothyroidism results when

your thyroid doesnrsquot make enough thyroid hormones Hashimotorsquos disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the US Itrsquos an autoimmune disease in which the body produces antibodies that es-sentially attack the thyroid causing it to produce less thyroid hormones than your body needs to function properly Symptoms of hypothyroid-ism include unexplained weight gain fatigue depression irregular periods or excessive menstrual bleeding pale dry skin increased sensitivity to cold joint or muscle pain muscle weakness a hoarse voice and pos-sibly high levels of LDL (the ldquobadrdquo) cholesterol

Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid makes more thyroid hor-mones than your body needs Gravesrsquo disease is one of the most common causes of hyperthyroidism Like Hashimotorsquos itrsquos an autoimmune dis-order It occurs when the body pro-

Your thyroid an ownerrsquos manual

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Test your sun safety IQBy Sandra Gordon

Using sunscreen is important dur-ing the summer Long-time expo-

sure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of skin cancer in people of any age Seniors are more vulnerable because as you age your skin grows thinner and more delicate Extra precaution is needed to protect the skin

So how sun smart are you when it comes to the nitty-gritty of decipher-ing SPFs picking the best sunscreen or treating mild sunburn I guaran-tee yoursquoll learn some new facts from this quiz that will help you keep your skin healthier this summer and reduce your risk of skin cancer Find out whether yoursquore doing enough to protect yourself from the sunrsquos dam-aging rays

1 Which are more harmful the sunrsquos

A UVA raysB UVB rays

Answer A and B UVA radiation contributes to skin cancer and early skin aging because it breaks down the skinrsquos collagen leading to wrinkles UVB rays primarily cause sunburn But UVA and UVB rays are equally harmful because both types can cause skin cancer and are consid-ered carcinogens To safeguard your skin from both types of rays zone in on the words ldquobroad spectrumrdquo at the sunscreen counter According to the new Food and Drug Adminis-trationrsquos requirements effective this summer which regulated the label lingo for over-the-counter sunscreen products and apply to cosmetics and moisturizers labeled with SPF values too ldquobroad spectrumrdquo means the sunscreen has passed a standardized test indicating that it protects against UVA and UVB proportionally

2 Which is better at protecting you from the sun

A Waterproof sunscreenB Sweatproof sunscreenC SunblockD None of the above

Answer D No sunscreens are ldquowaterproofrdquo ldquosweatproofrdquo or can qualify as ldquosunblockrdquo You wonrsquot get bogged down by those label terms anymore because theyrsquove been elimi-nated Thatrsquos because all sunscreens eventually wash off and sunblock overstates a sunscreenrsquos effective-ness You may see the words ldquowater resistantrdquo which means that the sunscreen remains effective for 40 or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating based on standard testing If yoursquoll be sweating or swimming definitely get a broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of 15 or higher

3 Yoursquore at highest risk for sunburnA at the beachB at the poolC on a hike in the mountainsD on city streets

Answer A B and C The beach the pool and the mountains are all serious sunburn spots In or near the water everyone gets a double wham-my of ultraviolet radiation because of the harmful rays from above and those reflecting off the water At high altitudes the sunrsquos rays are also more dangerous because theyrsquore more con-centrated The sun is less of a threat on city streets because some rays are absorbed by the buildings and the asphalt but you can still get burned if you donrsquot wear sunscreen

Remember that you can also get burned through a car window or on a cloudy or hazy day if yoursquore not protected

ldquoYou canrsquot see or feel ultraviolet radiation but itrsquos there and it can be powerfulrdquo Professor of dermatology and surgery at the Yale School of Medicine David J Leffell said

4 True or false You donrsquot need to re-apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating if the product yoursquore using is water resistantAnswer False ldquoWater resistant sunscreen isnrsquot 100 percent water-resistantrdquo dermatologist Jim Chow said The pool the ocean sweat

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even drying yourself with a towel can wash or rub it off Your best bet Reapply water resistant sunscreen or any sunscreen for that matter every two hours Read the label and reap-ply as directed

5 True or false A sunscreen with a sPF of 30 protects you twice as long as one with an sPF of 15Answer False A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 blocks 96 to 97 percent of the sunrsquos rays only 2 to 3 percent more than a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 does Still if yoursquore going to be in the sun for more than a couple of hours opt for the higher number

ldquoThe extra 2 to 3 percent of protec-tion can make a differencerdquo derma-tologist and skin cancer specialist

Kathleen Behr said But more isnrsquot

necessarily better

According to the FDA products with an SPF of more than 50 havenrsquot been shown to provide greater protection Thatrsquos why yoursquoll see that the maxi-mum SPF value on sunscreens is now just ldquo50+rdquo For the best protection against the sunrsquos bad rays look for a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 50

6 The best way to soothe mild sunburn is to

A apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly

B take a bath then put on moisturizer

C just leave your skin alone It will heal faster by itself

Answer B The bath will cool you off and a basic moisturizer (doc-tors like Lubriderm and Keri) helps replenish your dried out skin To reduce inflammation take ibuprofen within the first 48 hours Stay out of

the sun until your sunburn is healed

7 True or false Most sunscreens have a shelf life of

A 1 yearB 5 yearsC depends on the brand

Answer A Even if the product thatrsquos been hanging around in your medi-cine cabinet has a later expiration date on the bottle itrsquos best to replace your sunscreen every summer to be sure itrsquos as effective as possible

8 The very best way to protect yourself from the sunrsquos burning rays is by

A wearing a brimmed hat and other clothing that will block out the sun

B staying in the shadeC using a broad spectrum

sunscreenD all of the above

Answer D All of the above ldquoSun-screen is only one com-ponentrdquo Behr said Try to stay out of direct sunlight between 10 am and 2

pm when the sun is strongest If thatrsquos unrealistic take fre-

quent shade breaks At the beach wear a hat

and try to cover up with shirt or a beach towel at least part of the day

9 itrsquos a good idea to apply sunscreen

A 30 minutes before going out in the sun

B 10 minutes before going out in the sun

C as soon as you get outside

Answer A Because sunscreen needs plenty of time to penetrate the skin apply a generous amount of sunscreen about half an hour before going outside

Some people can burn very quick-ly especially under the summerrsquos intense rays Worse you canrsquot neces-sarily tell when yoursquore getting fried Often a sunburn doesnrsquot show up until that night or the next morning Even if your skin does start to look pink while yoursquore in the sun the damage is already done

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are also site steward programs in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona The programs are a private-public partnership designed to help protect cultural resources likely to be subject to high visitation rates making them prime areas for vandalism pot hunt-ing erosion or overuse by livestock

ldquoIf each visitor takes just one shard of pottery soon the land will be bar-ren of the remnants of these ancient civilizations and future visitors and BLM archaeologists will be deprived of the opportunity to experience a time long past and learn from these artifactsrdquo Boyce said

By Marsha Kearns

Two men walk to a small rise in the expanse of low scrub-cov-

ered lands in the southeastern Utah desert They check their map of the district which may or may not be entirely accurate They are there to monitor cultural resources within a national historic landmark encom-passing 2200 acres that holds over 100 known ruins from a community of ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi)

Larry Boyce 71 and Jim Kearns 58 are site stewards for the Utah Site Steward Program funded by the Bureau of Land Management There

Site stewards protect history

Site stewards explore sites and find surprises like this small cliff dwelling which Boyce (left) and Kearns (right) found in a hidden canyon below one of their large mesa-top ruins

The people who used to inhabit the Four Corners area lived there for hundreds of years This extended community is important historically because it establishes a critical link between the Basketmaker people who are identified primarily for their use of baskets and the Puebloans These indications suggest they were the same evolving culture

ldquoIrsquom not superstitious but as a long-time student of anthropology in particular the ways in which the human mind has been shaped by ancient civilizations I get a strong emotional sense of connection while walking among the ruins of this early culturerdquo Boyce said

The BLM and National Park Service are not adequately funded to provide oversight of the thousands of an-cient ruins in San Juan County Utah alone so they depend heavily on the volunteer services of site stewards The volunteers typically visit their assigned sites two or three times a year and report back any changes or intrusions to the BLM

Site stewards are the eyes and ears of the BLM performing educational duties by informing visitors of the sensitive nature of the sites they are charged to monitor

The curator at the Edge of the Ce-dars Museum in Blanding told Boyce about a national historic landmark established in 1964 which they had tried to get designated as a district and she asked him to look into it In the process Boyce learned that the

area had been designated a national historic landmark district in 1985 Nobody had been notified He saw the value of protecting this area talked to the site steward coordina-tor and opted into the program He then enlisted the help of his friend Kearns The two have been tag-team-ing the 2200-acre area since 2010

ldquoIrsquom interested in history and being a site steward provides me a direct connection to a culture that inhabited the southwest before the Europeansrdquo Kearns said ldquoIn perspec-tive these ancient cultures lasted for thousands of years Europeans looked upon this land as uninhabitable Itrsquos fun and exciting to discover how wrong they wererdquo

There is an ongoing need for site stewards Site stewards are provided training professional advice from BLM and archaeologists and work-shops on basic archaeology

ldquoItrsquos fun to speculate the reasons people chose this inhospitable area to liverdquo Kearns said ldquoWere they protecting their water supply the springs and seeps that arenrsquot readily apparent Was it a last gasp attempt at surviving before they had to give up the land and leave We may never know for surerdquo

For information on the Utah Site Steward program email sandydantaolcom To learn about site steward-ship in Grand Junction visit wwwvocorggrandjunction where you can sign up for the next training in November

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Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

RESERVATION amp CANCELLATIONS required at least a business day in advance If you have not received your meal by 1245 pm call 243-9844 ext 1 Hours are 8 am-430 pm Monday-Friday

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1Beef Taco SaladMarinated CarrotsOrange Wedges

4Beef LasagnaSnap BeansSpinach Mandarin SaladFruit Compote Italian Bread

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6Chicken CacciatoreNoodle Garbanzo Bean SaladYamsFruited Cottage Cheese

7Seafood Pasta SaladBroccoliMozzarella Cheese SticksApricotsCrackers

8Hamburger on a bunPotato SaladBaked BeansFruit Salad

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window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

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the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

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Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

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War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

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Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

savingsSpecial Guest Teacher - Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters

For a complete class listing visit us on the web at wwwquilterscornergjcom or call 970-255-8838

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This story sponsored by Quilterrsquos Corner Inc 421 Colorado AveCall them at 255-8838

Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

MPact Girls Royal Rangers

Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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address

city state zip

phonenumber

creditcard expdate cvc

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

3251 E Road bull Clifton CO

bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

Call Meg at 970-434-6800email megpictureranchllccom

32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

n Nutritious snacks and noon meal

L O C A L L Y O W N E D A N D O P E R A T E D B Y H I L L T O P

(970) 241-7798wwwseniordaybreakorg

A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

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AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

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By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

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H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

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infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

12 HealtH amp wellneSS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Test your sun safety IQBy Sandra Gordon

Using sunscreen is important dur-ing the summer Long-time expo-

sure to the sunrsquos ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of skin cancer in people of any age Seniors are more vulnerable because as you age your skin grows thinner and more delicate Extra precaution is needed to protect the skin

So how sun smart are you when it comes to the nitty-gritty of decipher-ing SPFs picking the best sunscreen or treating mild sunburn I guaran-tee yoursquoll learn some new facts from this quiz that will help you keep your skin healthier this summer and reduce your risk of skin cancer Find out whether yoursquore doing enough to protect yourself from the sunrsquos dam-aging rays

1 Which are more harmful the sunrsquos

A UVA raysB UVB rays

Answer A and B UVA radiation contributes to skin cancer and early skin aging because it breaks down the skinrsquos collagen leading to wrinkles UVB rays primarily cause sunburn But UVA and UVB rays are equally harmful because both types can cause skin cancer and are consid-ered carcinogens To safeguard your skin from both types of rays zone in on the words ldquobroad spectrumrdquo at the sunscreen counter According to the new Food and Drug Adminis-trationrsquos requirements effective this summer which regulated the label lingo for over-the-counter sunscreen products and apply to cosmetics and moisturizers labeled with SPF values too ldquobroad spectrumrdquo means the sunscreen has passed a standardized test indicating that it protects against UVA and UVB proportionally

2 Which is better at protecting you from the sun

A Waterproof sunscreenB Sweatproof sunscreenC SunblockD None of the above

Answer D No sunscreens are ldquowaterproofrdquo ldquosweatproofrdquo or can qualify as ldquosunblockrdquo You wonrsquot get bogged down by those label terms anymore because theyrsquove been elimi-nated Thatrsquos because all sunscreens eventually wash off and sunblock overstates a sunscreenrsquos effective-ness You may see the words ldquowater resistantrdquo which means that the sunscreen remains effective for 40 or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating based on standard testing If yoursquoll be sweating or swimming definitely get a broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of 15 or higher

3 Yoursquore at highest risk for sunburnA at the beachB at the poolC on a hike in the mountainsD on city streets

Answer A B and C The beach the pool and the mountains are all serious sunburn spots In or near the water everyone gets a double wham-my of ultraviolet radiation because of the harmful rays from above and those reflecting off the water At high altitudes the sunrsquos rays are also more dangerous because theyrsquore more con-centrated The sun is less of a threat on city streets because some rays are absorbed by the buildings and the asphalt but you can still get burned if you donrsquot wear sunscreen

Remember that you can also get burned through a car window or on a cloudy or hazy day if yoursquore not protected

ldquoYou canrsquot see or feel ultraviolet radiation but itrsquos there and it can be powerfulrdquo Professor of dermatology and surgery at the Yale School of Medicine David J Leffell said

4 True or false You donrsquot need to re-apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating if the product yoursquore using is water resistantAnswer False ldquoWater resistant sunscreen isnrsquot 100 percent water-resistantrdquo dermatologist Jim Chow said The pool the ocean sweat

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even drying yourself with a towel can wash or rub it off Your best bet Reapply water resistant sunscreen or any sunscreen for that matter every two hours Read the label and reap-ply as directed

5 True or false A sunscreen with a sPF of 30 protects you twice as long as one with an sPF of 15Answer False A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 blocks 96 to 97 percent of the sunrsquos rays only 2 to 3 percent more than a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 does Still if yoursquore going to be in the sun for more than a couple of hours opt for the higher number

ldquoThe extra 2 to 3 percent of protec-tion can make a differencerdquo derma-tologist and skin cancer specialist

Kathleen Behr said But more isnrsquot

necessarily better

According to the FDA products with an SPF of more than 50 havenrsquot been shown to provide greater protection Thatrsquos why yoursquoll see that the maxi-mum SPF value on sunscreens is now just ldquo50+rdquo For the best protection against the sunrsquos bad rays look for a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 50

6 The best way to soothe mild sunburn is to

A apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly

B take a bath then put on moisturizer

C just leave your skin alone It will heal faster by itself

Answer B The bath will cool you off and a basic moisturizer (doc-tors like Lubriderm and Keri) helps replenish your dried out skin To reduce inflammation take ibuprofen within the first 48 hours Stay out of

the sun until your sunburn is healed

7 True or false Most sunscreens have a shelf life of

A 1 yearB 5 yearsC depends on the brand

Answer A Even if the product thatrsquos been hanging around in your medi-cine cabinet has a later expiration date on the bottle itrsquos best to replace your sunscreen every summer to be sure itrsquos as effective as possible

8 The very best way to protect yourself from the sunrsquos burning rays is by

A wearing a brimmed hat and other clothing that will block out the sun

B staying in the shadeC using a broad spectrum

sunscreenD all of the above

Answer D All of the above ldquoSun-screen is only one com-ponentrdquo Behr said Try to stay out of direct sunlight between 10 am and 2

pm when the sun is strongest If thatrsquos unrealistic take fre-

quent shade breaks At the beach wear a hat

and try to cover up with shirt or a beach towel at least part of the day

9 itrsquos a good idea to apply sunscreen

A 30 minutes before going out in the sun

B 10 minutes before going out in the sun

C as soon as you get outside

Answer A Because sunscreen needs plenty of time to penetrate the skin apply a generous amount of sunscreen about half an hour before going outside

Some people can burn very quick-ly especially under the summerrsquos intense rays Worse you canrsquot neces-sarily tell when yoursquore getting fried Often a sunburn doesnrsquot show up until that night or the next morning Even if your skin does start to look pink while yoursquore in the sun the damage is already done

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are also site steward programs in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona The programs are a private-public partnership designed to help protect cultural resources likely to be subject to high visitation rates making them prime areas for vandalism pot hunt-ing erosion or overuse by livestock

ldquoIf each visitor takes just one shard of pottery soon the land will be bar-ren of the remnants of these ancient civilizations and future visitors and BLM archaeologists will be deprived of the opportunity to experience a time long past and learn from these artifactsrdquo Boyce said

By Marsha Kearns

Two men walk to a small rise in the expanse of low scrub-cov-

ered lands in the southeastern Utah desert They check their map of the district which may or may not be entirely accurate They are there to monitor cultural resources within a national historic landmark encom-passing 2200 acres that holds over 100 known ruins from a community of ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi)

Larry Boyce 71 and Jim Kearns 58 are site stewards for the Utah Site Steward Program funded by the Bureau of Land Management There

Site stewards protect history

Site stewards explore sites and find surprises like this small cliff dwelling which Boyce (left) and Kearns (right) found in a hidden canyon below one of their large mesa-top ruins

The people who used to inhabit the Four Corners area lived there for hundreds of years This extended community is important historically because it establishes a critical link between the Basketmaker people who are identified primarily for their use of baskets and the Puebloans These indications suggest they were the same evolving culture

ldquoIrsquom not superstitious but as a long-time student of anthropology in particular the ways in which the human mind has been shaped by ancient civilizations I get a strong emotional sense of connection while walking among the ruins of this early culturerdquo Boyce said

The BLM and National Park Service are not adequately funded to provide oversight of the thousands of an-cient ruins in San Juan County Utah alone so they depend heavily on the volunteer services of site stewards The volunteers typically visit their assigned sites two or three times a year and report back any changes or intrusions to the BLM

Site stewards are the eyes and ears of the BLM performing educational duties by informing visitors of the sensitive nature of the sites they are charged to monitor

The curator at the Edge of the Ce-dars Museum in Blanding told Boyce about a national historic landmark established in 1964 which they had tried to get designated as a district and she asked him to look into it In the process Boyce learned that the

area had been designated a national historic landmark district in 1985 Nobody had been notified He saw the value of protecting this area talked to the site steward coordina-tor and opted into the program He then enlisted the help of his friend Kearns The two have been tag-team-ing the 2200-acre area since 2010

ldquoIrsquom interested in history and being a site steward provides me a direct connection to a culture that inhabited the southwest before the Europeansrdquo Kearns said ldquoIn perspec-tive these ancient cultures lasted for thousands of years Europeans looked upon this land as uninhabitable Itrsquos fun and exciting to discover how wrong they wererdquo

There is an ongoing need for site stewards Site stewards are provided training professional advice from BLM and archaeologists and work-shops on basic archaeology

ldquoItrsquos fun to speculate the reasons people chose this inhospitable area to liverdquo Kearns said ldquoWere they protecting their water supply the springs and seeps that arenrsquot readily apparent Was it a last gasp attempt at surviving before they had to give up the land and leave We may never know for surerdquo

For information on the Utah Site Steward program email sandydantaolcom To learn about site steward-ship in Grand Junction visit wwwvocorggrandjunction where you can sign up for the next training in November

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Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

RESERVATION amp CANCELLATIONS required at least a business day in advance If you have not received your meal by 1245 pm call 243-9844 ext 1 Hours are 8 am-430 pm Monday-Friday

monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

1Beef Taco SaladMarinated CarrotsOrange Wedges

4Beef LasagnaSnap BeansSpinach Mandarin SaladFruit Compote Italian Bread

5Ham amp BeansCucumber w Tomato SaladOrange WedgesCornbread

6Chicken CacciatoreNoodle Garbanzo Bean SaladYamsFruited Cottage Cheese

7Seafood Pasta SaladBroccoliMozzarella Cheese SticksApricotsCrackers

8Hamburger on a bunPotato SaladBaked BeansFruit Salad

11Turkey Ala KingBiscuitIsland VegetablesTossed SaladMandarin amp Pineapple Gelatin

12Monterey ChickenOriental VegetablesPea amp Cheese SaladCitrus Fruit Mix

13Roast Beef w GravyColeslawSpeedy Baked BeansPineapple Slices wrsquoNilla Wafers

14Chili Stuffed Baked PotatoBrussels SproutsApplesauce Berry GelatinCrackers

15Herbed ChickenGreen PeasCarrot amp Raisin SaladMandarin Oranges

18Oven Baked ChickenMashed Potatoes wGravyThree Bean SaladSaucy Fruit Salad

19Beef Enchilada CasseroleSpanish RicePinto BeansTropical Fruit Salad

20Honey Bbq ChickenMonte Carlo VegetablesChuckwagon CornWaldorf Fruit Salad

21Crunchy Turkey Hot DishBrown RiceSpinach Cauliflower SaladBlushing Pears

22Beef StewVegetable Island BlendTapioca PuddingDinner Roll

25Bbq Pork RibChuckwagon CornBroccoliStrawberry Short Cake

26Chicken Cordon BleuMashed PotatoesSpinachCranberry Appleslaw

27Spaghetti amp MeatballsItalian Bean Veggies Tossed SaladStrawberry Fruit Gelatin Italian Bread

28Stuffed Bell PepperChateau VegetablesLima BeansChocolate Pudding

29Chicken Filet SandwichLettuce amp Tomato GarnishSpeedy Baked BeansCitrus Surprise Gelatin

Meal Menu June 2012 243-9844 ext 1 monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

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the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

Gunnison River

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The first Tebegua-che cave is located about 10 miles northeast of Nucla Colorado and the second is located about 10 miles northwest

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom loCal lore 21

War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

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Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

Tuesday 900 am Cribbage amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 130 pm Bingo

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Thursday 900 am Canasta 900 am Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) 930 am Bunco (3rd Thursday) 1000 am Band (1st Thursday) 1200 pm Pokeno 730 pm Dance

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

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Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

savingsSpecial Guest Teacher - Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters

For a complete class listing visit us on the web at wwwquilterscornergjcom or call 970-255-8838

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This story sponsored by Quilterrsquos Corner Inc 421 Colorado AveCall them at 255-8838

Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

MPact Girls Royal Rangers

Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

3251 E Road bull Clifton CO

bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

Call Meg at 970-434-6800email megpictureranchllccom

32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

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Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

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PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom HealtH amp wellneSS 13

even drying yourself with a towel can wash or rub it off Your best bet Reapply water resistant sunscreen or any sunscreen for that matter every two hours Read the label and reap-ply as directed

5 True or false A sunscreen with a sPF of 30 protects you twice as long as one with an sPF of 15Answer False A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 blocks 96 to 97 percent of the sunrsquos rays only 2 to 3 percent more than a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 does Still if yoursquore going to be in the sun for more than a couple of hours opt for the higher number

ldquoThe extra 2 to 3 percent of protec-tion can make a differencerdquo derma-tologist and skin cancer specialist

Kathleen Behr said But more isnrsquot

necessarily better

According to the FDA products with an SPF of more than 50 havenrsquot been shown to provide greater protection Thatrsquos why yoursquoll see that the maxi-mum SPF value on sunscreens is now just ldquo50+rdquo For the best protection against the sunrsquos bad rays look for a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 50

6 The best way to soothe mild sunburn is to

A apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly

B take a bath then put on moisturizer

C just leave your skin alone It will heal faster by itself

Answer B The bath will cool you off and a basic moisturizer (doc-tors like Lubriderm and Keri) helps replenish your dried out skin To reduce inflammation take ibuprofen within the first 48 hours Stay out of

the sun until your sunburn is healed

7 True or false Most sunscreens have a shelf life of

A 1 yearB 5 yearsC depends on the brand

Answer A Even if the product thatrsquos been hanging around in your medi-cine cabinet has a later expiration date on the bottle itrsquos best to replace your sunscreen every summer to be sure itrsquos as effective as possible

8 The very best way to protect yourself from the sunrsquos burning rays is by

A wearing a brimmed hat and other clothing that will block out the sun

B staying in the shadeC using a broad spectrum

sunscreenD all of the above

Answer D All of the above ldquoSun-screen is only one com-ponentrdquo Behr said Try to stay out of direct sunlight between 10 am and 2

pm when the sun is strongest If thatrsquos unrealistic take fre-

quent shade breaks At the beach wear a hat

and try to cover up with shirt or a beach towel at least part of the day

9 itrsquos a good idea to apply sunscreen

A 30 minutes before going out in the sun

B 10 minutes before going out in the sun

C as soon as you get outside

Answer A Because sunscreen needs plenty of time to penetrate the skin apply a generous amount of sunscreen about half an hour before going outside

Some people can burn very quick-ly especially under the summerrsquos intense rays Worse you canrsquot neces-sarily tell when yoursquore getting fried Often a sunburn doesnrsquot show up until that night or the next morning Even if your skin does start to look pink while yoursquore in the sun the damage is already done

Lotus Light Healing

Saturday July 21st12 pm - 3 pm

wwwlotuslighthealingcom

Contact

Linnie Ennis Krauland linnielotuslighthealingcom

or call 9702507000 to reserve your space

presents

Reiki fur BabiesBook signing amp Animal Healing

Presentations

Get your autographed copy of ldquoReiki Fur Babiesrdquo

Art Center1803 North 7th

Grand Junction CO 81501

$25 pre pay or $35 at the door

F o o d W i n e F u n

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are also site steward programs in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona The programs are a private-public partnership designed to help protect cultural resources likely to be subject to high visitation rates making them prime areas for vandalism pot hunt-ing erosion or overuse by livestock

ldquoIf each visitor takes just one shard of pottery soon the land will be bar-ren of the remnants of these ancient civilizations and future visitors and BLM archaeologists will be deprived of the opportunity to experience a time long past and learn from these artifactsrdquo Boyce said

By Marsha Kearns

Two men walk to a small rise in the expanse of low scrub-cov-

ered lands in the southeastern Utah desert They check their map of the district which may or may not be entirely accurate They are there to monitor cultural resources within a national historic landmark encom-passing 2200 acres that holds over 100 known ruins from a community of ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi)

Larry Boyce 71 and Jim Kearns 58 are site stewards for the Utah Site Steward Program funded by the Bureau of Land Management There

Site stewards protect history

Site stewards explore sites and find surprises like this small cliff dwelling which Boyce (left) and Kearns (right) found in a hidden canyon below one of their large mesa-top ruins

The people who used to inhabit the Four Corners area lived there for hundreds of years This extended community is important historically because it establishes a critical link between the Basketmaker people who are identified primarily for their use of baskets and the Puebloans These indications suggest they were the same evolving culture

ldquoIrsquom not superstitious but as a long-time student of anthropology in particular the ways in which the human mind has been shaped by ancient civilizations I get a strong emotional sense of connection while walking among the ruins of this early culturerdquo Boyce said

The BLM and National Park Service are not adequately funded to provide oversight of the thousands of an-cient ruins in San Juan County Utah alone so they depend heavily on the volunteer services of site stewards The volunteers typically visit their assigned sites two or three times a year and report back any changes or intrusions to the BLM

Site stewards are the eyes and ears of the BLM performing educational duties by informing visitors of the sensitive nature of the sites they are charged to monitor

The curator at the Edge of the Ce-dars Museum in Blanding told Boyce about a national historic landmark established in 1964 which they had tried to get designated as a district and she asked him to look into it In the process Boyce learned that the

area had been designated a national historic landmark district in 1985 Nobody had been notified He saw the value of protecting this area talked to the site steward coordina-tor and opted into the program He then enlisted the help of his friend Kearns The two have been tag-team-ing the 2200-acre area since 2010

ldquoIrsquom interested in history and being a site steward provides me a direct connection to a culture that inhabited the southwest before the Europeansrdquo Kearns said ldquoIn perspec-tive these ancient cultures lasted for thousands of years Europeans looked upon this land as uninhabitable Itrsquos fun and exciting to discover how wrong they wererdquo

There is an ongoing need for site stewards Site stewards are provided training professional advice from BLM and archaeologists and work-shops on basic archaeology

ldquoItrsquos fun to speculate the reasons people chose this inhospitable area to liverdquo Kearns said ldquoWere they protecting their water supply the springs and seeps that arenrsquot readily apparent Was it a last gasp attempt at surviving before they had to give up the land and leave We may never know for surerdquo

For information on the Utah Site Steward program email sandydantaolcom To learn about site steward-ship in Grand Junction visit wwwvocorggrandjunction where you can sign up for the next training in November

We offer independent senior and family housinghome health services in-patient and out-patient

rehabilitation and assisted living

Home Healthof Western Colorado

Skilled Nursing andTherapy Services(970) 240-0139

SeniorCommUnity MealsA community based

Meal Program(970) 835-8028

Senior CommUnityCare ndash PACE

A program for All-InclusiveCare for the Elderly

(970) 252-0522

The Homesteadat Montrose

Assisted Living RespiteCare Adult Day Program

(970) 252-9359

Meadowlark CourtMontrose CO

970-252-8272

Centennial TowersMontrose CO970-240-0110

Cimarron VillageMontrose CO970-249-2010

Valley ManorCare Center

Skilled Nursing CareMemory Care Respite

Care(970) 249-9634

MontroseRehabilitation CenterInpatientOutpatient

Rehabilitation(970) 249-9634

Horizons Healthcareamp Retirement Community

Skilled Nursing Care Memory CareRespite Care Rehabilitation

(970) 835-3113

Grand ViewGrand Junction CO

970-256-9904

Heavens ViewDelta CO

970-874-5021

Family HousingPavilion Gardens

Montrose CO970-249-1200

Senior Housing

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

RESERVATION amp CANCELLATIONS required at least a business day in advance If you have not received your meal by 1245 pm call 243-9844 ext 1 Hours are 8 am-430 pm Monday-Friday

monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

1Beef Taco SaladMarinated CarrotsOrange Wedges

4Beef LasagnaSnap BeansSpinach Mandarin SaladFruit Compote Italian Bread

5Ham amp BeansCucumber w Tomato SaladOrange WedgesCornbread

6Chicken CacciatoreNoodle Garbanzo Bean SaladYamsFruited Cottage Cheese

7Seafood Pasta SaladBroccoliMozzarella Cheese SticksApricotsCrackers

8Hamburger on a bunPotato SaladBaked BeansFruit Salad

11Turkey Ala KingBiscuitIsland VegetablesTossed SaladMandarin amp Pineapple Gelatin

12Monterey ChickenOriental VegetablesPea amp Cheese SaladCitrus Fruit Mix

13Roast Beef w GravyColeslawSpeedy Baked BeansPineapple Slices wrsquoNilla Wafers

14Chili Stuffed Baked PotatoBrussels SproutsApplesauce Berry GelatinCrackers

15Herbed ChickenGreen PeasCarrot amp Raisin SaladMandarin Oranges

18Oven Baked ChickenMashed Potatoes wGravyThree Bean SaladSaucy Fruit Salad

19Beef Enchilada CasseroleSpanish RicePinto BeansTropical Fruit Salad

20Honey Bbq ChickenMonte Carlo VegetablesChuckwagon CornWaldorf Fruit Salad

21Crunchy Turkey Hot DishBrown RiceSpinach Cauliflower SaladBlushing Pears

22Beef StewVegetable Island BlendTapioca PuddingDinner Roll

25Bbq Pork RibChuckwagon CornBroccoliStrawberry Short Cake

26Chicken Cordon BleuMashed PotatoesSpinachCranberry Appleslaw

27Spaghetti amp MeatballsItalian Bean Veggies Tossed SaladStrawberry Fruit Gelatin Italian Bread

28Stuffed Bell PepperChateau VegetablesLima BeansChocolate Pudding

29Chicken Filet SandwichLettuce amp Tomato GarnishSpeedy Baked BeansCitrus Surprise Gelatin

Meal Menu June 2012 243-9844 ext 1 monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

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the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 19

complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

Gunnison River

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The first Tebegua-che cave is located about 10 miles northeast of Nucla Colorado and the second is located about 10 miles northwest

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

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Proceeds support the mission of Hospice amp Palliative Care of Western Colorado3090 North 12th Street bull Grand Junction Colorado

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom loCal lore 21

War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

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Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

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Thursday 900 am Canasta 900 am Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) 930 am Bunco (3rd Thursday) 1000 am Band (1st Thursday) 1200 pm Pokeno 730 pm Dance

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

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Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

savingsSpecial Guest Teacher - Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters

For a complete class listing visit us on the web at wwwquilterscornergjcom or call 970-255-8838

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This story sponsored by Quilterrsquos Corner Inc 421 Colorado AveCall them at 255-8838

Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

MPact Girls Royal Rangers

Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

3251 E Road bull Clifton CO

bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

Call Meg at 970-434-6800email megpictureranchllccom

32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

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Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

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Call now for an appointment

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

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LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

Shower amp Tub Enclosures bull Rescreens amp New Screens

NEED GLASS REPAIR No Job Too Small

Same day service on most autoglass

Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

14 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

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are also site steward programs in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona The programs are a private-public partnership designed to help protect cultural resources likely to be subject to high visitation rates making them prime areas for vandalism pot hunt-ing erosion or overuse by livestock

ldquoIf each visitor takes just one shard of pottery soon the land will be bar-ren of the remnants of these ancient civilizations and future visitors and BLM archaeologists will be deprived of the opportunity to experience a time long past and learn from these artifactsrdquo Boyce said

By Marsha Kearns

Two men walk to a small rise in the expanse of low scrub-cov-

ered lands in the southeastern Utah desert They check their map of the district which may or may not be entirely accurate They are there to monitor cultural resources within a national historic landmark encom-passing 2200 acres that holds over 100 known ruins from a community of ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi)

Larry Boyce 71 and Jim Kearns 58 are site stewards for the Utah Site Steward Program funded by the Bureau of Land Management There

Site stewards protect history

Site stewards explore sites and find surprises like this small cliff dwelling which Boyce (left) and Kearns (right) found in a hidden canyon below one of their large mesa-top ruins

The people who used to inhabit the Four Corners area lived there for hundreds of years This extended community is important historically because it establishes a critical link between the Basketmaker people who are identified primarily for their use of baskets and the Puebloans These indications suggest they were the same evolving culture

ldquoIrsquom not superstitious but as a long-time student of anthropology in particular the ways in which the human mind has been shaped by ancient civilizations I get a strong emotional sense of connection while walking among the ruins of this early culturerdquo Boyce said

The BLM and National Park Service are not adequately funded to provide oversight of the thousands of an-cient ruins in San Juan County Utah alone so they depend heavily on the volunteer services of site stewards The volunteers typically visit their assigned sites two or three times a year and report back any changes or intrusions to the BLM

Site stewards are the eyes and ears of the BLM performing educational duties by informing visitors of the sensitive nature of the sites they are charged to monitor

The curator at the Edge of the Ce-dars Museum in Blanding told Boyce about a national historic landmark established in 1964 which they had tried to get designated as a district and she asked him to look into it In the process Boyce learned that the

area had been designated a national historic landmark district in 1985 Nobody had been notified He saw the value of protecting this area talked to the site steward coordina-tor and opted into the program He then enlisted the help of his friend Kearns The two have been tag-team-ing the 2200-acre area since 2010

ldquoIrsquom interested in history and being a site steward provides me a direct connection to a culture that inhabited the southwest before the Europeansrdquo Kearns said ldquoIn perspec-tive these ancient cultures lasted for thousands of years Europeans looked upon this land as uninhabitable Itrsquos fun and exciting to discover how wrong they wererdquo

There is an ongoing need for site stewards Site stewards are provided training professional advice from BLM and archaeologists and work-shops on basic archaeology

ldquoItrsquos fun to speculate the reasons people chose this inhospitable area to liverdquo Kearns said ldquoWere they protecting their water supply the springs and seeps that arenrsquot readily apparent Was it a last gasp attempt at surviving before they had to give up the land and leave We may never know for surerdquo

For information on the Utah Site Steward program email sandydantaolcom To learn about site steward-ship in Grand Junction visit wwwvocorggrandjunction where you can sign up for the next training in November

We offer independent senior and family housinghome health services in-patient and out-patient

rehabilitation and assisted living

Home Healthof Western Colorado

Skilled Nursing andTherapy Services(970) 240-0139

SeniorCommUnity MealsA community based

Meal Program(970) 835-8028

Senior CommUnityCare ndash PACE

A program for All-InclusiveCare for the Elderly

(970) 252-0522

The Homesteadat Montrose

Assisted Living RespiteCare Adult Day Program

(970) 252-9359

Meadowlark CourtMontrose CO

970-252-8272

Centennial TowersMontrose CO970-240-0110

Cimarron VillageMontrose CO970-249-2010

Valley ManorCare Center

Skilled Nursing CareMemory Care Respite

Care(970) 249-9634

MontroseRehabilitation CenterInpatientOutpatient

Rehabilitation(970) 249-9634

Horizons Healthcareamp Retirement Community

Skilled Nursing Care Memory CareRespite Care Rehabilitation

(970) 835-3113

Grand ViewGrand Junction CO

970-256-9904

Heavens ViewDelta CO

970-874-5021

Family HousingPavilion Gardens

Montrose CO970-249-1200

Senior Housing

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

RESERVATION amp CANCELLATIONS required at least a business day in advance If you have not received your meal by 1245 pm call 243-9844 ext 1 Hours are 8 am-430 pm Monday-Friday

monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

1Beef Taco SaladMarinated CarrotsOrange Wedges

4Beef LasagnaSnap BeansSpinach Mandarin SaladFruit Compote Italian Bread

5Ham amp BeansCucumber w Tomato SaladOrange WedgesCornbread

6Chicken CacciatoreNoodle Garbanzo Bean SaladYamsFruited Cottage Cheese

7Seafood Pasta SaladBroccoliMozzarella Cheese SticksApricotsCrackers

8Hamburger on a bunPotato SaladBaked BeansFruit Salad

11Turkey Ala KingBiscuitIsland VegetablesTossed SaladMandarin amp Pineapple Gelatin

12Monterey ChickenOriental VegetablesPea amp Cheese SaladCitrus Fruit Mix

13Roast Beef w GravyColeslawSpeedy Baked BeansPineapple Slices wrsquoNilla Wafers

14Chili Stuffed Baked PotatoBrussels SproutsApplesauce Berry GelatinCrackers

15Herbed ChickenGreen PeasCarrot amp Raisin SaladMandarin Oranges

18Oven Baked ChickenMashed Potatoes wGravyThree Bean SaladSaucy Fruit Salad

19Beef Enchilada CasseroleSpanish RicePinto BeansTropical Fruit Salad

20Honey Bbq ChickenMonte Carlo VegetablesChuckwagon CornWaldorf Fruit Salad

21Crunchy Turkey Hot DishBrown RiceSpinach Cauliflower SaladBlushing Pears

22Beef StewVegetable Island BlendTapioca PuddingDinner Roll

25Bbq Pork RibChuckwagon CornBroccoliStrawberry Short Cake

26Chicken Cordon BleuMashed PotatoesSpinachCranberry Appleslaw

27Spaghetti amp MeatballsItalian Bean Veggies Tossed SaladStrawberry Fruit Gelatin Italian Bread

28Stuffed Bell PepperChateau VegetablesLima BeansChocolate Pudding

29Chicken Filet SandwichLettuce amp Tomato GarnishSpeedy Baked BeansCitrus Surprise Gelatin

Meal Menu June 2012 243-9844 ext 1 monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

Send your funniest jokes to beaconpendantpublishingcom

the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

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War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

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The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

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Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

savingsSpecial Guest Teacher - Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters

For a complete class listing visit us on the web at wwwquilterscornergjcom or call 970-255-8838

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This story sponsored by Quilterrsquos Corner Inc 421 Colorado AveCall them at 255-8838

Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

MPact Girls Royal Rangers

Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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address

city state zip

phonenumber

creditcard expdate cvc

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

3251 E Road bull Clifton CO

bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

Call Meg at 970-434-6800email megpictureranchllccom

32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

n Nutritious snacks and noon meal

L O C A L L Y O W N E D A N D O P E R A T E D B Y H I L L T O P

(970) 241-7798wwwseniordaybreakorg

A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

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Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

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Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

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Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

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Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

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Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

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Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

We offer independent senior and family housinghome health services in-patient and out-patient

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Senior Housing

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Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

RESERVATION amp CANCELLATIONS required at least a business day in advance If you have not received your meal by 1245 pm call 243-9844 ext 1 Hours are 8 am-430 pm Monday-Friday

monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

1Beef Taco SaladMarinated CarrotsOrange Wedges

4Beef LasagnaSnap BeansSpinach Mandarin SaladFruit Compote Italian Bread

5Ham amp BeansCucumber w Tomato SaladOrange WedgesCornbread

6Chicken CacciatoreNoodle Garbanzo Bean SaladYamsFruited Cottage Cheese

7Seafood Pasta SaladBroccoliMozzarella Cheese SticksApricotsCrackers

8Hamburger on a bunPotato SaladBaked BeansFruit Salad

11Turkey Ala KingBiscuitIsland VegetablesTossed SaladMandarin amp Pineapple Gelatin

12Monterey ChickenOriental VegetablesPea amp Cheese SaladCitrus Fruit Mix

13Roast Beef w GravyColeslawSpeedy Baked BeansPineapple Slices wrsquoNilla Wafers

14Chili Stuffed Baked PotatoBrussels SproutsApplesauce Berry GelatinCrackers

15Herbed ChickenGreen PeasCarrot amp Raisin SaladMandarin Oranges

18Oven Baked ChickenMashed Potatoes wGravyThree Bean SaladSaucy Fruit Salad

19Beef Enchilada CasseroleSpanish RicePinto BeansTropical Fruit Salad

20Honey Bbq ChickenMonte Carlo VegetablesChuckwagon CornWaldorf Fruit Salad

21Crunchy Turkey Hot DishBrown RiceSpinach Cauliflower SaladBlushing Pears

22Beef StewVegetable Island BlendTapioca PuddingDinner Roll

25Bbq Pork RibChuckwagon CornBroccoliStrawberry Short Cake

26Chicken Cordon BleuMashed PotatoesSpinachCranberry Appleslaw

27Spaghetti amp MeatballsItalian Bean Veggies Tossed SaladStrawberry Fruit Gelatin Italian Bread

28Stuffed Bell PepperChateau VegetablesLima BeansChocolate Pudding

29Chicken Filet SandwichLettuce amp Tomato GarnishSpeedy Baked BeansCitrus Surprise Gelatin

Meal Menu June 2012 243-9844 ext 1 monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

Send your funniest jokes to beaconpendantpublishingcom

the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 19

complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

Gunnison River

Dolores R

iver

San M

iguel R

Glade Park

Gateway

Naturita

Nucla

La Sal

Roth CaveLuster CaveGrand Junction

Turner-Look

Alva and Taylor Sites

Coombs Cave Locality

Dolores Cave Roc CreekTabegueche Locality

Cottonwood Creek Locality

Naturita Creek

Little Park

UTAH

COLO

RADO

Archaeological SiteModern City

General Location for Multiple Sites

KEY

0 10 20 30 kilometers

0 10 20 miles

The first Tebegua-che cave is located about 10 miles northeast of Nucla Colorado and the second is located about 10 miles northwest

The deepest layer of Tabeguache II showed evidence of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

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War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

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Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

Tuesday 900 am Cribbage amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 130 pm Bingo

Wednesday 900 am Ladies Pool Card Social 930 am Jack amp Jill Pool Tourney 1000 am Free Blood Pressure Clinic (3rd Wed) 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Pinochle

Thursday 900 am Canasta 900 am Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) 930 am Bunco (3rd Thursday) 1000 am Band (1st Thursday) 1200 pm Pokeno 730 pm Dance

Friday 900 am Canasta Painting Class amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 1230 pm Bible Study 1245 pm Bridge

Saturday 800 am Bridge Class 900 am Bridge 130 pm Bingo

Sunday 100 pm Dance (1st amp 3rd Sunday)

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895 FM NewsListen to in-depth Colorado coverage and the best of NPR and the BBC

1033 FM Classical Music Connect with Coloradorsquos classical music community and experience memorable performances of classical greats

By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

ldquoI want to stay in my home as long aspossible Thatrsquos why I called theTile Meister to make mybathroom saferdquo __Dixie

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iS Greener

Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

Cheryl Currier takes care of her raised bed gardens at her home in Rifle

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

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Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

n Nutritious snacks and noon meal

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

as much ass we do

Herersquos your chance to become a defender of the English language

Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

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FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

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We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

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Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Laughing MattersGodrsquos creations Submitted by Robert Breazeale

The last two things God created were man and woman Now it seems to me that the human race is deter-mined to ruin all of Godrsquos creations that came before A friend of mine told me that he had it figured out

ldquoI donrsquot think God created every-thing in six days and then rested on the seventhrdquo he said ldquoI think he rested for six days and then pulled an all-nighterrdquo

Giving up golf Submitted by Terry Campbell

At 90 years old Arthur played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago One day he arrived home looking downcast

ldquoThatrsquos itrdquo he told his wife ldquoIrsquom giv-ing up golf My eyesight has gotten so bad that once I hit the ball I canrsquot see where it wentrdquo

His wife sympathized with him and said ldquoWhy donrsquot you take my brother with you and give it one more tryrdquo

ldquoThatrsquos no goodrdquo Arthur said ldquoYour brother is 103 He canrsquot helprdquo

ldquoHe may be 103 years oldrdquo his wife said ldquoBut his eyesight is perfectrdquo

The next day Arthur headed off to the golf course with his brother-in-law He teed up took an almighty swing and squinted down the fair-way He turned to his brother-in-law

ldquoDid you see the ballrdquo Arthur asked

ldquoOf course I didrdquo Arthurrsquos brother-in-law said ldquoI have perfect eyesightrdquo

ldquoWhere did it gordquo Arthur askedldquoCanrsquot rememberrdquo

Let me get you a fork Submitted by Jeanette Kiphart

An elderly lady answered a knock on the door one day and was con-fronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner

ldquoGood morningrdquo the young man said ldquoIf I could take up a couple minutes of your time I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleanersrdquo

ldquoGo awayrdquo the woman said ldquoIrsquom broke and havenrsquot got any moneyrdquo

She proceeded to close the door but quick as a flash the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open

ldquoDonrsquot be too hastyrdquo he said ldquoNot until you have at least seen my dem-onstrationrdquo

With that he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet

ldquoNow if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet madam I will personally eat the remainderrdquo he said

The old lady stepped back and said ldquoWell let me get you a fork because they cut off my electricity this morningrdquo

Secrets to a happy marriage Submitted by Karen Jones

An elderly woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband

ldquoI love you so muchrdquo she said ldquoI donrsquot know how I could ever live without yourdquo

ldquoIs that you or the wine talkingrdquo her husband asked

ldquoItrsquos merdquo she replied ldquotalking to the winerdquo

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfatherrsquos word pro-cessor She told him she was writing a story

ldquoWhatrsquos it aboutrdquo he askedldquoI donrsquot knowrdquo she said ldquoI canrsquot

read yetrdquo

A prosperous business Submitted by Charlene Lampe

Two young businessmen were sit-ting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store located in a shop-ping mall

The store wasnrsquot ready yet having only a few shelves and display racks set up

One man said to the other ldquoIrsquoll bet that any minute now some senior is going to walk by put his face to the

RESERVATION amp CANCELLATIONS required at least a business day in advance If you have not received your meal by 1245 pm call 243-9844 ext 1 Hours are 8 am-430 pm Monday-Friday

monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

1Beef Taco SaladMarinated CarrotsOrange Wedges

4Beef LasagnaSnap BeansSpinach Mandarin SaladFruit Compote Italian Bread

5Ham amp BeansCucumber w Tomato SaladOrange WedgesCornbread

6Chicken CacciatoreNoodle Garbanzo Bean SaladYamsFruited Cottage Cheese

7Seafood Pasta SaladBroccoliMozzarella Cheese SticksApricotsCrackers

8Hamburger on a bunPotato SaladBaked BeansFruit Salad

11Turkey Ala KingBiscuitIsland VegetablesTossed SaladMandarin amp Pineapple Gelatin

12Monterey ChickenOriental VegetablesPea amp Cheese SaladCitrus Fruit Mix

13Roast Beef w GravyColeslawSpeedy Baked BeansPineapple Slices wrsquoNilla Wafers

14Chili Stuffed Baked PotatoBrussels SproutsApplesauce Berry GelatinCrackers

15Herbed ChickenGreen PeasCarrot amp Raisin SaladMandarin Oranges

18Oven Baked ChickenMashed Potatoes wGravyThree Bean SaladSaucy Fruit Salad

19Beef Enchilada CasseroleSpanish RicePinto BeansTropical Fruit Salad

20Honey Bbq ChickenMonte Carlo VegetablesChuckwagon CornWaldorf Fruit Salad

21Crunchy Turkey Hot DishBrown RiceSpinach Cauliflower SaladBlushing Pears

22Beef StewVegetable Island BlendTapioca PuddingDinner Roll

25Bbq Pork RibChuckwagon CornBroccoliStrawberry Short Cake

26Chicken Cordon BleuMashed PotatoesSpinachCranberry Appleslaw

27Spaghetti amp MeatballsItalian Bean Veggies Tossed SaladStrawberry Fruit Gelatin Italian Bread

28Stuffed Bell PepperChateau VegetablesLima BeansChocolate Pudding

29Chicken Filet SandwichLettuce amp Tomato GarnishSpeedy Baked BeansCitrus Surprise Gelatin

Meal Menu June 2012 243-9844 ext 1 monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

Send your funniest jokes to beaconpendantpublishingcom

the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 19

complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

Gunnison River

Dolores R

iver

San M

iguel R

Glade Park

Gateway

Naturita

Nucla

La Sal

Roth CaveLuster CaveGrand Junction

Turner-Look

Alva and Taylor Sites

Coombs Cave Locality

Dolores Cave Roc CreekTabegueche Locality

Cottonwood Creek Locality

Naturita Creek

Little Park

UTAH

COLO

RADO

Archaeological SiteModern City

General Location for Multiple Sites

KEY

0 10 20 30 kilometers

0 10 20 miles

The first Tebegua-che cave is located about 10 miles northeast of Nucla Colorado and the second is located about 10 miles northwest

The deepest layer of Tabeguache II showed evidence of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

Fresh Delicious From the Heart

Proceeds support the mission of Hospice amp Palliative Care of Western Colorado3090 North 12th Street bull Grand Junction Colorado

wwwspoonsbistroandbakerycom

Treat yourself toHomemade soups gourmet salads hearty paninis

and delightful desserts while you enjoy the gardens surrounding our outdoor patio

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom loCal lore 21

War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

Se n i o r re c re a ti o n ce n te r Mo n th ly ca le n d a r o f ev e n tS

Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

Tuesday 900 am Cribbage amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 130 pm Bingo

Wednesday 900 am Ladies Pool Card Social 930 am Jack amp Jill Pool Tourney 1000 am Free Blood Pressure Clinic (3rd Wed) 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Pinochle

Thursday 900 am Canasta 900 am Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) 930 am Bunco (3rd Thursday) 1000 am Band (1st Thursday) 1200 pm Pokeno 730 pm Dance

Friday 900 am Canasta Painting Class amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 1230 pm Bible Study 1245 pm Bridge

Saturday 800 am Bridge Class 900 am Bridge 130 pm Bingo

Sunday 100 pm Dance (1st amp 3rd Sunday)

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

ldquoI want to stay in my home as long aspossible Thatrsquos why I called theTile Meister to make mybathroom saferdquo __Dixie

The right community Right now

(970)434-8193435 32 Rd bull Grand JunctionOpen Mon-Sat 830-500

wwwmidlandsvillagecom

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(North of the San Juan Bypass)

OPEN Mon-Sat 830-500wwwmidlandsvillagecom

Come tour our 5 star manufactured home communities Peaceful walk paths beautiful views community garden and lots of amenities These land leased communities are very affordable and have all you need Your choice

of home sites and various floor plans available or relocate your existing home to our community Relocation incentives offered

All homes are owner occupied On-site financing available Pet friendly

Sometimesthe Grass

iS Greener

Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

Cheryl Currier takes care of her raised bed gardens at her home in Rifle

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

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Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

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Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

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and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

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SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

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Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

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Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

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What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

n Nutritious snacks and noon meal

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLESTTHESILENTKILLER

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

THE INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY THAT FITS YOUR LIFESTYLE

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PEACE OF MIND Each residence includes a 24-hour emergency response system Plus we offer a choice of flexible care options and services to meet your changing needs

RETIREMENT LIVING

YOUR WAY

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Quality Care with a compassionate touch

Paonia Careand

rehabilitation Center1625 Meadowbrook blvd bull Paonia Co

Hospice bull Respite Care bull 24 Hour Skilled Nursing Carebull Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy

bull MedicareMedicaid Certified Transportation to amp from Appointmentsbull Respiratory Services Available as Needed

bull Dedicated Rooms for Rehabilitations and Recoveries bull Long Term Care and Private Rooms Availablebull Basic Cable Service Provided to our Clients

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

249-1733Dental Care for Your overall HealtH

Tobler DenTal

General amp Family DentistryNow accepting new patients

Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 37

Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

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Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

as much ass we do

Herersquos your chance to become a defender of the English language

Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

This ad runsmonths Starting month

Pay for it Rates $29 for 30 words or less Additional words $1 each

cash check credit card name on card exp date cvc

Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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address

city state zip

telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Jamie M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

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NEED GLASS REPAIR No Job Too Small

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

window and ask what wersquore sellingrdquoA moment later a curious senior

gentleman walked up to the window looked around intensely and rapped on the glass In a loud voice he asked ldquoWhat are you selling hererdquo

One of the men snickered and replied ldquoWersquore selling ass-holesrdquo

ldquoYou must be doing wellrdquo the old timer said ldquoOnly two leftrdquo

Where babies come from Submitted by Lily Flanagan

One day 6-year-old Annie came home from her first family planning lesson at school

ldquoHow did it gordquo her mother askedldquoI almost died of shamerdquo Annie re-

plied ldquoJohn from over the road said that storks bring babies Sally from next door said you buy babies at the orphanage Eric in my class said you can buy babies at the hospitalrdquo

Her mother laughed and said ldquoThatrsquos no reason to be ashamedrdquo

ldquoNordquo Annie said ldquoBut I canrsquot tell them that we were so poor that Daddy had to make me himselfrdquo

Dead mule Submitted by Greg Austin

Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the local newspaper and bought a

mule for $100 The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day

The next morning the farmer drove up and said ldquoSorry fellas I have some

bad news The mule died last nightrdquo

ldquoWell just give us our money backrdquo

they said ldquoI canrsquot do thatrdquo the

farmer said ldquoI already spent itrdquoldquoJust bring us the dead mulerdquo they

saidldquoWhat in the world are you going

to do with a dead mulerdquo the farmer asked

ldquoWersquore going to raffle him offrdquo Curtis said

ldquoYou canrsquot raffle off a dead mulerdquo

Send your funniest jokes to beaconpendantpublishingcom

the farmer saidldquoWe shore canrdquo Leroy said ldquoWe

donrsquot hafta tell nobody hersquos deadrdquoA couple of weeks later the farmer

ran into Curtis and Leroy at the gro-cery store

He asked ldquoWhatrsquod you fellas ever do with that dead mulerdquo

ldquoWe raffled him off like we said we was gonna dordquo Leroy said ldquoShucks we sold 500 tickets fer $2 a piece and made a profit of $898rdquo

ldquoMy lordrdquo the farmer said ldquoDidnrsquot anyone complainrdquo

ldquoWell the feller who won got up-setrdquo Leroy said ldquoSo we gave him his $2 backrdquo

Curtis and Leroy now work for the government Theyrsquore overseeing the Economic Recovery Program

An unusual funeral Submitted by Kevin Ray

A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery A black hearse was fol-lowed by a second about 50 feet

behind the first Behind the second hearse was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash Behind him a short distance back were about 200 men walking single file

The man couldnrsquot stand the curios-ity He respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said ldquoI am so sorry for your loss This may be a bad time to disturb you but Irsquove never seen a funeral like this Whose funeral is itrdquo

ldquoMy wifersquosrdquo the man repliedldquoWhat happened to herrdquoldquoShe yelled at me and my dog

attacked and killed herrdquoldquoBut who is in the second hearserdquoldquoMy mother-in-lawrdquo the man said

ldquoShe was trying to help my wife when the dog turned on herrdquo

A very poignant and touching moment of brotherhood and silence passed between the two men

ldquoCan I borrow the dogrdquo ldquoGet in linerdquo

Our residents say it best - Hilltoprsquos independent and assisted livingcommunities offer the best in gracious living and personalized care -Where neighbors become friends and everybody knows your name

n Social activities amp tripsn Temporary assisted

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Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 19

complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

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Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

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War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

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The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

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By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

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Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

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Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

MPact Girls Royal Rangers

Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

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Call now for an appointment

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

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Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

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LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

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Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

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We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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Same day service on most autoglass

Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

18 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Rock shelters of prehistoric manBy Karen Schafer

Archaeologists have found evi-dence suggesting that the first

humans reached the western conti-nent by way of a broad land bridge between Alaska and Siberia It is also believed that the Asiatic migrants who reached America 12000 to 15000 years ago spread rap-idly across North America These primitive stone aged humans adapted to what-ever lands they chose to occupy

During the 1940s Clar-ence T Hurst of Western State College in Gun-nison conducted archaeological investigations in Tabeguache Caves I and II near Nucla

In 1990 I was part of a group of archaeology students that assisted in measuring and cataloging Hurstrsquos collection of artifacts recovered from those caves The collections are now curated at the museum on the West-ern State College campus

Twenty years later I reside near Nucla and have the opportunity to visit Tabeguache Caves whenever I choose The first rock shelter is approximately 10 miles northeast of Nucla and the second is approximate-ly 10 miles northwest Tabeguache (pronounced tab-a-watch) canyon is a rugged and beautiful place Perpen-dicular red sandstone walls tower over 300 feet in some places

The first cave is located at the head of a steep gully on the south side of the canyon not visible from Indian Trail It is screened by trees and brush The shelter is 125 feet across and has an overhang of 40 feet The cave was excavated down 4 feet into

the floor Artifacts recovered showed it was inhabited by Basketmaker II peoples the first post-archaic cultur-al period of ancient Pueblo people There was evidence of corn squash acorns nuts berries and small mam-mals Over 100 different kinds of artifacts were recovered including

stone beads wooden gaming balls cordage of fiber skin pouch-es feathers and basketry pieces indicating a fairly rich culture

The most unique find was a sheathed ldquodag-gerrdquo in a deco-rated sheath The sheath is a hol-low bone about 5 inches long The outside is

decorated with 105 notches cut par-allel to each other The dagger is of a thorn like material about 4 inches long fastened to a leather thong by yucca cord that is wrapped around it Timbers in the cave had charred butts indicating they were felled by fire Several fire pits were discovered at different layers as the floor of the cave was excavated down

The second cave lies at the base of a big U bend in Tabeguache Creek It is 116 feet across and 76 feet deep with south exposure It nestles in Dakota sandstone The cave walls and ceiling are covered with ancient smoke deposits

Recovery of artifacts indicated an early Basketmaker I an intermediate nomadic people The Tabeguache II cave floor was also excavated down 4 feet The very deepest layer showed signs of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache It was in the fourth layer that the last of 14 fireplaces was found Archae-ologists called it a ldquokitchenrdquo as it is

Karen Schafer and her friend Debbie Spor in Tabeguache II

Hilltop - the name you trust for

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in-home care

MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE AVAILABLEbull All caregivers are screened and insuredbull Post-hospitalization and surgery carebull IV therapy medication management or injectionsbull Personal care and companionship servicesbull Downsizing and relocation assistancebull Handyman servicesbull Housekeeping and seasonal deep cleaningbull Home electronics and computer assistance

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Stay safe and independent in your own home

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 19

complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

Gunnison River

Dolores R

iver

San M

iguel R

Glade Park

Gateway

Naturita

Nucla

La Sal

Roth CaveLuster CaveGrand Junction

Turner-Look

Alva and Taylor Sites

Coombs Cave Locality

Dolores Cave Roc CreekTabegueche Locality

Cottonwood Creek Locality

Naturita Creek

Little Park

UTAH

COLO

RADO

Archaeological SiteModern City

General Location for Multiple Sites

KEY

0 10 20 30 kilometers

0 10 20 miles

The first Tebegua-che cave is located about 10 miles northeast of Nucla Colorado and the second is located about 10 miles northwest

The deepest layer of Tabeguache II showed evidence of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

Fresh Delicious From the Heart

Proceeds support the mission of Hospice amp Palliative Care of Western Colorado3090 North 12th Street bull Grand Junction Colorado

wwwspoonsbistroandbakerycom

Treat yourself toHomemade soups gourmet salads hearty paninis

and delightful desserts while you enjoy the gardens surrounding our outdoor patio

August 2 DevilrsquosCanyonFullMoonHike3-4 CambrianTrilobitesof UtahrsquosHouseRange18 NaturalHistoryofFlyFishing24-25 Climbinga14er(s)

Thawing out for Summer 2012

June2 ZOOrifficArtsampCraftsFair9 CrossOrchardsHeRiTAgeDAy14 MarbleampRedstoneTrip16 UteLegendsTrip25-29 CrossOrchardsKidrsquosCamp29amp30 DiNOsAURDAys

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July 9-13 CrossOrchardsKidrsquosCamp14 CanyonPintadoRockArtTrip21 independenceampAspenTrip21-24 RiverHistoryampRockArtTrip27-28 MountainTopsampAlpineMeadows30-83 CrossOrchardsKidrsquosCamp september

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DontforgetwehaveDinosaurexpeditionstoo-

buttoomanytolistseedetailsonourwebsite

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom loCal lore 21

War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

Se n i o r re c re a ti o n ce n te r Mo n th ly ca le n d a r o f ev e n tS

Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

Tuesday 900 am Cribbage amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 130 pm Bingo

Wednesday 900 am Ladies Pool Card Social 930 am Jack amp Jill Pool Tourney 1000 am Free Blood Pressure Clinic (3rd Wed) 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Pinochle

Thursday 900 am Canasta 900 am Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) 930 am Bunco (3rd Thursday) 1000 am Band (1st Thursday) 1200 pm Pokeno 730 pm Dance

Friday 900 am Canasta Painting Class amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 1230 pm Bible Study 1245 pm Bridge

Saturday 800 am Bridge Class 900 am Bridge 130 pm Bingo

Sunday 100 pm Dance (1st amp 3rd Sunday)

Bringing You Colorado amp the World

Online at wwwcprorg

895 FM NewsListen to in-depth Colorado coverage and the best of NPR and the BBC

1033 FM Classical Music Connect with Coloradorsquos classical music community and experience memorable performances of classical greats

By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

ldquoI want to stay in my home as long aspossible Thatrsquos why I called theTile Meister to make mybathroom saferdquo __Dixie

The right community Right now

(970)434-8193435 32 Rd bull Grand JunctionOpen Mon-Sat 830-500

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(970)249-0493 901 6530 Road bull Montrose

(North of the San Juan Bypass)

OPEN Mon-Sat 830-500wwwmidlandsvillagecom

Come tour our 5 star manufactured home communities Peaceful walk paths beautiful views community garden and lots of amenities These land leased communities are very affordable and have all you need Your choice

of home sites and various floor plans available or relocate your existing home to our community Relocation incentives offered

All homes are owner occupied On-site financing available Pet friendly

Sometimesthe Grass

iS Greener

Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

Cheryl Currier takes care of her raised bed gardens at her home in Rifle

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

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our families with as many options as possible so

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Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

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Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

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and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

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Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

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Call now for an appointment

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

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Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

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personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

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We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 19

complete with fireplace seed grinder and ceremonial pot hole

A new pro-jectile point was discov-ered in one of the levels The only one even remotely like it was excavated in the Great Salt Lake region Other artifacts found were hammer stones scrapers projectile points large quantities of yucca cordage gaming pieces arrow fore-shafts stone knives scrapers dart points sandstone beads choppers and bundles of feathers One bundle had 81 tail feathers from several blue grouse Also unearthed were nine small pot holes filled with ash After much discussion the consensus was that they were ceremonial fireplaces

I have not been to the first cave The degree of difficulty getting to

it is high I have visited the second several times A person can drive a Jeep or truck to the creek then hike a short distance to the cave It is a fairly easy climb up the mountain

Sitting in the wide open mouth of the cave I have a grand view of the canyon below Silence is broken only by an occasional hawk cry or coyote call If I listen carefully to the pinyon-cedar breezes that spin and curl around me I hear the laughter of children the murmuring of women

grinding corn voices of the elders speaking and whispers of ancient life

For more information on the artifacts in the museum at Western State College call the archaeology department at 943-2015

Colorado River

Gunnison River

Dolores R

iver

San M

iguel R

Glade Park

Gateway

Naturita

Nucla

La Sal

Roth CaveLuster CaveGrand Junction

Turner-Look

Alva and Taylor Sites

Coombs Cave Locality

Dolores Cave Roc CreekTabegueche Locality

Cottonwood Creek Locality

Naturita Creek

Little Park

UTAH

COLO

RADO

Archaeological SiteModern City

General Location for Multiple Sites

KEY

0 10 20 30 kilometers

0 10 20 miles

The first Tebegua-che cave is located about 10 miles northeast of Nucla Colorado and the second is located about 10 miles northwest

The deepest layer of Tabeguache II showed evidence of pre-Basketmaker peoples which were called the Tabeguache

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20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

Fresh Delicious From the Heart

Proceeds support the mission of Hospice amp Palliative Care of Western Colorado3090 North 12th Street bull Grand Junction Colorado

wwwspoonsbistroandbakerycom

Treat yourself toHomemade soups gourmet salads hearty paninis

and delightful desserts while you enjoy the gardens surrounding our outdoor patio

August 2 DevilrsquosCanyonFullMoonHike3-4 CambrianTrilobitesof UtahrsquosHouseRange18 NaturalHistoryofFlyFishing24-25 Climbinga14er(s)

Thawing out for Summer 2012

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom loCal lore 21

War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

Se n i o r re c re a ti o n ce n te r Mo n th ly ca le n d a r o f ev e n tS

Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

Tuesday 900 am Cribbage amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 130 pm Bingo

Wednesday 900 am Ladies Pool Card Social 930 am Jack amp Jill Pool Tourney 1000 am Free Blood Pressure Clinic (3rd Wed) 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Pinochle

Thursday 900 am Canasta 900 am Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) 930 am Bunco (3rd Thursday) 1000 am Band (1st Thursday) 1200 pm Pokeno 730 pm Dance

Friday 900 am Canasta Painting Class amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 1230 pm Bible Study 1245 pm Bridge

Saturday 800 am Bridge Class 900 am Bridge 130 pm Bingo

Sunday 100 pm Dance (1st amp 3rd Sunday)

Bringing You Colorado amp the World

Online at wwwcprorg

895 FM NewsListen to in-depth Colorado coverage and the best of NPR and the BBC

1033 FM Classical Music Connect with Coloradorsquos classical music community and experience memorable performances of classical greats

By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

ldquoI want to stay in my home as long aspossible Thatrsquos why I called theTile Meister to make mybathroom saferdquo __Dixie

The right community Right now

(970)434-8193435 32 Rd bull Grand JunctionOpen Mon-Sat 830-500

wwwmidlandsvillagecom

(970)249-0493 901 6530 Road bull Montrose

(North of the San Juan Bypass)

OPEN Mon-Sat 830-500wwwmidlandsvillagecom

Come tour our 5 star manufactured home communities Peaceful walk paths beautiful views community garden and lots of amenities These land leased communities are very affordable and have all you need Your choice

of home sites and various floor plans available or relocate your existing home to our community Relocation incentives offered

All homes are owner occupied On-site financing available Pet friendly

Sometimesthe Grass

iS Greener

Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

Cheryl Currier takes care of her raised bed gardens at her home in Rifle

Green CenterAnnualsbull Container Gardensbull Herbs bull Vegetable Plantsbull PansiesTropical Foliagebull Orchids bullCactusbull Carnivorous Plantsbull Tropicals Nurserybull Trees amp Shrubs bull Perennials (small to large)

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

421 Colorado Avenue Grand Junction CO 81501970-255-8838 bull Toll Free 1-888-255-4863

wwwquilterscornergjcomOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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421 Colorado Avenue (970) 255-8838bull 4000 bolts of quality cotton fabricbull Classes Clubs Programs for all ability levelsbull Machine Embroidery Suppliesbull BOOKSPATTERNSNOTIONSWOOL

CLASSES and EVENTS for JUNE 2012Premier Club - become a member and be the first to hear of all the new

happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

savingsSpecial Guest Teacher - Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters

For a complete class listing visit us on the web at wwwquilterscornergjcom or call 970-255-8838

421 Colorado Avenue (970) 255-8838

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This story sponsored by Quilterrsquos Corner Inc 421 Colorado AveCall them at 255-8838

Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

MPact Girls Royal Rangers

Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

n Nutritious snacks and noon meal

L O C A L L Y O W N E D A N D O P E R A T E D B Y H I L L T O P

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLESTTHESILENTKILLER

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

THE INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY THAT FITS YOUR LIFESTYLE

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CAREFREE LIFESTYLE Enjoy the freedom of maintenance-freeliving with paid utilities weekly housekeeping snow removal lawnmaintenance and a customized meal plan at our Commons or Fountainsdining rooms

PEACE OF MIND Each residence includes a 24-hour emergency response system Plus we offer a choice of flexible care options and services to meet your changing needs

RETIREMENT LIVING

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Quality Care with a compassionate touch

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rehabilitation Center1625 Meadowbrook blvd bull Paonia Co

Hospice bull Respite Care bull 24 Hour Skilled Nursing Carebull Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy

bull MedicareMedicaid Certified Transportation to amp from Appointmentsbull Respiratory Services Available as Needed

bull Dedicated Rooms for Rehabilitations and Recoveries bull Long Term Care and Private Rooms Availablebull Basic Cable Service Provided to our Clients

bull All Qualified Insurances AcceptedMedicare bull Medicaid bull HMO bull Private bull PACE

bull UMWA bull Hospice Respite Care bull VAWe Accept MC amp Visa Credit Cards

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

249-1733Dental Care for Your overall HealtH

Tobler DenTal

General amp Family DentistryNow accepting new patients

Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 37

Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

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We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

20 loCal lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Part 2By Sandi Cameron

The Woolworthrsquos buyers were quick to recognize the poten-

tial of character products linked to the movies Mickey Mouse cre-ated by Walt Disney in 1928 appeared on bendy toys by 1929 Shortly after the motif appeared on sweet wrappers and jigsaw puzzles Of all the characters in the movies in the 1930s Snow White was favored Special window displays were created and in many of the larger branches a salesgirl became Snow White for the day Shoppers eagerly bought goods that featured the animated characters that they had seen on the silver screen Also sheet music sold included popu-lar numbers from favorite movies

Pianos were common in homes and families often had sing-alongs after visiting the cinema

In its early years Woolworthrsquos rare-ly advertised Occasionally handbills were produced to support a store opening and there were rare press

advertisements to support big product launches like gold rings Woolco Cotton and Lorraine Hairnets But that was the limit F W Woolworth believed that nice window displays were sufficient advertising

After a period of wage dispute in the 1930s the managers gave in to workersrsquo demands but cut the work force and

changed the design of the store to al-low customers to have more self-help opportunities to cut overhead costs

Most people made trips to the five and dime for birthday shower and Christmas gifts During World

The local five and dimes

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War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

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Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

Tuesday 900 am Cribbage amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 130 pm Bingo

Wednesday 900 am Ladies Pool Card Social 930 am Jack amp Jill Pool Tourney 1000 am Free Blood Pressure Clinic (3rd Wed) 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Pinochle

Thursday 900 am Canasta 900 am Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) 930 am Bunco (3rd Thursday) 1000 am Band (1st Thursday) 1200 pm Pokeno 730 pm Dance

Friday 900 am Canasta Painting Class amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 1230 pm Bible Study 1245 pm Bridge

Saturday 800 am Bridge Class 900 am Bridge 130 pm Bingo

Sunday 100 pm Dance (1st amp 3rd Sunday)

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895 FM NewsListen to in-depth Colorado coverage and the best of NPR and the BBC

1033 FM Classical Music Connect with Coloradorsquos classical music community and experience memorable performances of classical greats

By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

ldquoI want to stay in my home as long aspossible Thatrsquos why I called theTile Meister to make mybathroom saferdquo __Dixie

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iS Greener

Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

Cheryl Currier takes care of her raised bed gardens at her home in Rifle

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

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Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

n Nutritious snacks and noon meal

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

as much ass we do

Herersquos your chance to become a defender of the English language

Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

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FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

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We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom loCal lore 21

War II Woolworthsrsquo richly illustrated magazine carried the theme ldquoLet Christmas be merry and brighthellipfor allrdquo It suggested ways to brighten onersquos home with candles and decora-tions from the five and ten By 1940 a number of items had reached $1 a price significantly higher than the original nickel or dime

Along with the expected merchan-dise at Grand Junctionrsquos Woolworthrsquos a lunch counter was available The corporation originally incorporated lunch counters because of the suc-cess of the counters in the first Brit-ish store in Liverpool In 1929 Wool-worthrsquos announced that it had served 90 million lunches that year alone

The dining section in Grand Junc-tion also contained a number of booths where patrons could order banana splits or malted milks for 25 cents sandwiches for 50 cents pie for 15 cents a slice or large Coca-Colas for 10 cents Waitresses could

earn $28 for a 40-hour week plus tips This Woolworthrsquos had a well-guarded back door in an effort to restrict petty thieves With a strip of four pictures for a quarter the photo booth was of great interest to young couples and close friends The various departments enticed all ages including the sections for lsquo45 records make-up fabric tools candy and toys It was a perfect location for a child to spend his or her weekly al-lowance (along with the local theater of course)

Woolworthrsquos had become the larg-est department store chain in the world by 1979 its 100th anniversary according to the Guinness Book of World Records F W Woolworth paid $135 million in 1913 to build the worldrsquos tallest build-ing 57 stories high in New York City The steel-framed Symes Build-ing in Denver at 16th Street and Champa was built in 1906 and until the 1970s was home to one of the largest Woolworthrsquos stores in the world

ABOVE ldquoIt was a lucky April shower It was a most convenient door I found a Million Dollar Baby at the Five and Ten Cent storerdquo

- Composed by Billy Rose

LEFT An elaborate dime store window display for Whistle Orange Soda ldquothe food drinkrdquo Washington DC circa 1921 ldquoWhistle Bottling Works Wool-worth windowrdquo National Photo Company Collection glass negative

The Woolworthrsquos building in New York City nearing completion July 1 1912 It was the worldrsquos tallest building with 57 stories

Denver had the worldrsquos largest Woolworthrsquos store in October of 1963

All in all the five and dimes were popular with all members of the family and an easy stop on Main Street America missed now by many who fondly remember the ice-cold malted milk and baked ham and cheese three-decker sandwich savored while shopping with a friend Is there room for that 15-cent slice of apple pie

The dime store bargains werenrsquot hay but as Yogi Berra so aptly quoted ldquoA nickel ainrsquot worth a dime anymorerdquo

With appreciation for research material to the online Woolworthrsquos Museum Museum of the West and Karen Plunkett-Powell

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

Se n i o r re c re a ti o n ce n te r Mo n th ly ca le n d a r o f ev e n tS

Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

Tuesday 900 am Cribbage amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 130 pm Bingo

Wednesday 900 am Ladies Pool Card Social 930 am Jack amp Jill Pool Tourney 1000 am Free Blood Pressure Clinic (3rd Wed) 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Pinochle

Thursday 900 am Canasta 900 am Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) 930 am Bunco (3rd Thursday) 1000 am Band (1st Thursday) 1200 pm Pokeno 730 pm Dance

Friday 900 am Canasta Painting Class amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 1230 pm Bible Study 1245 pm Bridge

Saturday 800 am Bridge Class 900 am Bridge 130 pm Bingo

Sunday 100 pm Dance (1st amp 3rd Sunday)

Bringing You Colorado amp the World

Online at wwwcprorg

895 FM NewsListen to in-depth Colorado coverage and the best of NPR and the BBC

1033 FM Classical Music Connect with Coloradorsquos classical music community and experience memorable performances of classical greats

By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

ldquoI want to stay in my home as long aspossible Thatrsquos why I called theTile Meister to make mybathroom saferdquo __Dixie

The right community Right now

(970)434-8193435 32 Rd bull Grand JunctionOpen Mon-Sat 830-500

wwwmidlandsvillagecom

(970)249-0493 901 6530 Road bull Montrose

(North of the San Juan Bypass)

OPEN Mon-Sat 830-500wwwmidlandsvillagecom

Come tour our 5 star manufactured home communities Peaceful walk paths beautiful views community garden and lots of amenities These land leased communities are very affordable and have all you need Your choice

of home sites and various floor plans available or relocate your existing home to our community Relocation incentives offered

All homes are owner occupied On-site financing available Pet friendly

Sometimesthe Grass

iS Greener

Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

Cheryl Currier takes care of her raised bed gardens at her home in Rifle

Green CenterAnnualsbull Container Gardensbull Herbs bull Vegetable Plantsbull PansiesTropical Foliagebull Orchids bullCactusbull Carnivorous Plantsbull Tropicals Nurserybull Trees amp Shrubs bull Perennials (small to large)

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Garden Deacutecorbull Pottery from around the world bull Fountains bull Statuary bull Planters bull Patio Deacutecor amp Furniturebull Tools amp Signs

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

421 Colorado Avenue Grand Junction CO 81501970-255-8838 bull Toll Free 1-888-255-4863

wwwquilterscornergjcomOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

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Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

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Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

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Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

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Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

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lives

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

THE INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY THAT FITS YOUR LIFESTYLE

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INDEPENDENT LIVING Our single level patio homes offer privacy and luxury The open living plans feature two bedrooms two baths vaulted ceilings contemporary kitchens gas fireplace covered patio and one car garage

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PEACE OF MIND Each residence includes a 24-hour emergency response system Plus we offer a choice of flexible care options and services to meet your changing needs

RETIREMENT LIVING

YOUR WAY

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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Tobler DenTal

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Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

as much ass we do

Herersquos your chance to become a defender of the English language

Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

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FREE estimates

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Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

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Pay for it Rates $29 for 30 words or less Additional words $1 each

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Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

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Send your letter and resume to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

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We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

22 reCreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

June 10senior danceThe theme is ldquoWish Upon a Starrdquo Dance and Fatherrsquos Day celebration is 2 pm-5 pm Cost is $3

June 15Grand Junction Museum ToursThis tour includes the Allen Unique Auto Museum Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Historic Downtown Walking Tour Wear good shoes Takes place 1 pm-7 pm Cost is $25 Dinner is on your own

June 23Moab DailyTake a day trip to Arches National Park to experience the geologic sandstone arches Wersquoll stop to ob-serve Indian petroglyphs Wear good shoes Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $40

June 25Mystery nightDress the part collect the clues and solve the mystery Snacks provided Takes place at the Fruita Community Center at 530 pm Cost is $10 Register by June 18

July 15ldquoCatsrdquo at the AvalonThere is no pussy-footing around when it comes to the longest running musical in Broadway history Join us for a matinee at 1 pm and dinner in downtown Grand Junction Meet at the Fruita Community Center Cost is $35

July 28ouray Day TripTake a walking tour of 19th century Victorian homes and buildings in Ouray Visit Box Canyon Waterfall and Park Wear good shoes as there will be walking involved Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 8 am Cost is $40

Writersrsquo support groupA network for novice writers meet at 1030 am to noon on the third Saturday of every month at the Fruita Library 324 N Coulson St Call 858-7604 for more information

Fun after fifty

Senior Recreation Center550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408

The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and olderThe center is open Monday - Saturday from 800 am - 400 pm

Annual membership is $500

Se n i o r re c re a ti o n ce n te r Mo n th ly ca le n d a r o f ev e n tS

Monday 900 am Cribbage 1030 am Computer Classes 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Card Bingo 530 pm Singles Pinochle (1st amp 3rd Monday)

Tuesday 900 am Cribbage amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 130 pm Bingo

Wednesday 900 am Ladies Pool Card Social 930 am Jack amp Jill Pool Tourney 1000 am Free Blood Pressure Clinic (3rd Wed) 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 100 pm Pinochle

Thursday 900 am Canasta 900 am Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) 930 am Bunco (3rd Thursday) 1000 am Band (1st Thursday) 1200 pm Pokeno 730 pm Dance

Friday 900 am Canasta Painting Class amp Pool Tourney 1200 pm Gray Gourmet 1230 pm Bible Study 1245 pm Bridge

Saturday 800 am Bridge Class 900 am Bridge 130 pm Bingo

Sunday 100 pm Dance (1st amp 3rd Sunday)

Bringing You Colorado amp the World

Online at wwwcprorg

895 FM NewsListen to in-depth Colorado coverage and the best of NPR and the BBC

1033 FM Classical Music Connect with Coloradorsquos classical music community and experience memorable performances of classical greats

By Lorie Gregor Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Get your friends together and sign up for one or more of these fan-

tastic day trips To register for these trips call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

July 7Lavender FestivalEnjoy the many creations edibles and crafts made with lavender at the second annual Lavender Festi-val in Palisade Lunch will be on your own at one of the many quaint cafeacutes downtown We will visit Sage Creations Organic Farm where you can pick your own lavender for $5 a bundle To finish off the day we will go for wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards The van leaves at 10 am from the Lincoln Park Barn Cost is $20

July 10Colorado national Monument Bus Tour Feast your eyes on the incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets about the Colorado National Monu-ment This ranger guided bus tour goes gate to gate and follows the 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive There will be a few stops at the various lookouts along the way The school bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 am Bring a sack lunch for a picnic on the Monument Cost is $10 Registration deadline is July 6

FruiTA senior CenTer ACTiviTiesTo register for any of the follow-

ing trips call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg

June 9Adventure HikeTake a hike with us and meet other local hiking enthusiasts These half-day hikes are offered once a month Be equipped with good hiking shoes water and sack lunch Meet at the Fruita Community Center at 7 am Cost is $5

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

ldquoI want to stay in my home as long aspossible Thatrsquos why I called theTile Meister to make mybathroom saferdquo __Dixie

The right community Right now

(970)434-8193435 32 Rd bull Grand JunctionOpen Mon-Sat 830-500

wwwmidlandsvillagecom

(970)249-0493 901 6530 Road bull Montrose

(North of the San Juan Bypass)

OPEN Mon-Sat 830-500wwwmidlandsvillagecom

Come tour our 5 star manufactured home communities Peaceful walk paths beautiful views community garden and lots of amenities These land leased communities are very affordable and have all you need Your choice

of home sites and various floor plans available or relocate your existing home to our community Relocation incentives offered

All homes are owner occupied On-site financing available Pet friendly

Sometimesthe Grass

iS Greener

Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

Cheryl Currier takes care of her raised bed gardens at her home in Rifle

Green CenterAnnualsbull Container Gardensbull Herbs bull Vegetable Plantsbull PansiesTropical Foliagebull Orchids bullCactusbull Carnivorous Plantsbull Tropicals Nurserybull Trees amp Shrubs bull Perennials (small to large)

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

421 Colorado Avenue Grand Junction CO 81501970-255-8838 bull Toll Free 1-888-255-4863

wwwquilterscornergjcomOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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CLASSES and EVENTS for JUNE 2012Premier Club - become a member and be the first to hear of all the new

happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

savingsSpecial Guest Teacher - Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters

For a complete class listing visit us on the web at wwwquilterscornergjcom or call 970-255-8838

421 Colorado Avenue (970) 255-8838

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This story sponsored by Quilterrsquos Corner Inc 421 Colorado AveCall them at 255-8838

Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

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Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

THE INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY THAT FITS YOUR LIFESTYLE

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INDEPENDENT LIVING Our single level patio homes offer privacy and luxury The open living plans feature two bedrooms two baths vaulted ceilings contemporary kitchens gas fireplace covered patio and one car garage

CAREFREE LIFESTYLE Enjoy the freedom of maintenance-freeliving with paid utilities weekly housekeeping snow removal lawnmaintenance and a customized meal plan at our Commons or Fountainsdining rooms

PEACE OF MIND Each residence includes a 24-hour emergency response system Plus we offer a choice of flexible care options and services to meet your changing needs

RETIREMENT LIVING

YOUR WAY

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

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AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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Tobler DenTal

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Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

as much ass we do

Herersquos your chance to become a defender of the English language

Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

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FREE estimates

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Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

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Pay for it Rates $29 for 30 words or less Additional words $1 each

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Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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address

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

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We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

By Cloie Sandlin

Are you worried about living safely and independently at

home Do you need to make modifi-cations to your home but canrsquot afford it There may be help

Housing Resources of Western Coloradorsquos Housing Rehabilitation program provides low and moder-ate income homeowners the means to repair and upgrade their homes through a low to no interest loan program Improvements and repairs can be made to plumbing electrical windows roofing handicap accessible modifications foun-dation and siding All improvements must be attached to the house

ldquoThe program usu-ally has a waiting listrdquo Program Coordinator Jani Hunter said ldquoBut wersquore having a hard time finding eligible people because we have to secure the deed of trust To do that they must have equity in their home Seniors are really good at protecting their equity After we do our work they have to have at least 5 percent equityrdquo

Annette Benoit is a senior that enlisted the programrsquos help last sum-mer Benoit 76 originally contacted Housing Resourcersquos Weatherization program to see if she was eligible for an energy and weatherization audit During the audit she was told about the Housing Rehabilitation program

ldquoIt was hard for me to get around at homerdquo Benoit said ldquoI was concerned about safety and like many seniors I want to stay in my home longerrdquo

Benoit has lived in her home since 2006 Once approved for the pro-gram Hunter came to inspect her home for needed repairs

Hunter oversees the entire pro-cess Once repairs are discussed she brings together a pool of contractors for the client to choose from

ldquoAll of the contractors were greatrdquo

Benoit said ldquoIt was hard to choose because they had many nice choicesrdquo

At the time being in a wheel chair was a possibility for Benoit so they widened the doorways in her home They also repaired loose transition boards and installed a handicap ac-cessible shower with grab bars

ldquoI had a tub but I couldnrsquot get in it without slippingrdquo Benoit said ldquoMy new shower has made a world of dif-ferencerdquo The patio in the backyard was made of rickety wooden boards which were replaced with concrete

A sliding screen door was also installed

ldquoI spend a lot of time on my patiordquo Benoit said ldquoItrsquos my little paradiserdquo

Benoit said the process took about 2-3 months She said the way Hunter oversaw the project was comforting ldquoShe does a really good job explaining thingsrdquo

Benoit said ldquoWhen you get to be my age its hard to tell whorsquos trustwor-thy Itrsquos nice to have someone see the whole process throughrdquo

The loans taken out to pay for the project are secured by a promissory note and deed of trust Loan interest rates range from 0-3 percent

ldquoThey give you a reasonable price to pay each monthrdquo Benoit said ldquoThey really work with your budgetrdquo

Hunter said payments are based on what the client can pay not the amount of money they borrow Pay-ments interest rates and terms can be renegotiated if the income of the client changes All loans must be paid in full when the property is sold given away or inherited

ldquoItrsquos an excellent program for seniorsrdquo Benoit said ldquoTherersquos some-thing special about staying at homerdquo

To apply or for more information on Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Housing Rehabilita-tion program call 773-9739

Housing Resources can help

ldquoI want to stay in my home as long aspossible Thatrsquos why I called theTile Meister to make mybathroom saferdquo __Dixie

The right community Right now

(970)434-8193435 32 Rd bull Grand JunctionOpen Mon-Sat 830-500

wwwmidlandsvillagecom

(970)249-0493 901 6530 Road bull Montrose

(North of the San Juan Bypass)

OPEN Mon-Sat 830-500wwwmidlandsvillagecom

Come tour our 5 star manufactured home communities Peaceful walk paths beautiful views community garden and lots of amenities These land leased communities are very affordable and have all you need Your choice

of home sites and various floor plans available or relocate your existing home to our community Relocation incentives offered

All homes are owner occupied On-site financing available Pet friendly

Sometimesthe Grass

iS Greener

Benoit had many improvements made including having her doorways widened

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

Cheryl Currier takes care of her raised bed gardens at her home in Rifle

Green CenterAnnualsbull Container Gardensbull Herbs bull Vegetable Plantsbull PansiesTropical Foliagebull Orchids bullCactusbull Carnivorous Plantsbull Tropicals Nurserybull Trees amp Shrubs bull Perennials (small to large)

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

421 Colorado Avenue Grand Junction CO 81501970-255-8838 bull Toll Free 1-888-255-4863

wwwquilterscornergjcomOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Just the Right Features Just the Right Price

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421 Colorado Avenue (970) 255-8838bull 4000 bolts of quality cotton fabricbull Classes Clubs Programs for all ability levelsbull Machine Embroidery Suppliesbull BOOKSPATTERNSNOTIONSWOOL

CLASSES and EVENTS for JUNE 2012Premier Club - become a member and be the first to hear of all the new

happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

savingsSpecial Guest Teacher - Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters

For a complete class listing visit us on the web at wwwquilterscornergjcom or call 970-255-8838

421 Colorado Avenue (970) 255-8838

421 Colorado Avenue (970) 255-8838

This story sponsored by Quilterrsquos Corner Inc 421 Colorado AveCall them at 255-8838

Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

MPact Girls Royal Rangers

Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

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Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

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River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

249-1733Dental Care for Your overall HealtH

Tobler DenTal

General amp Family DentistryNow accepting new patients

Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

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Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

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Herersquos your chance to become a defender of the English language

Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

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We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

24 gardening wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

Gardening provides many health and recreation benefits as well

as a sense of accomplishment for seniors A raised bed allows seniors the opportunity to continue gardening on a manageable scale in almost any setting

Location is the first consideration when building a raised bed Most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight each day Many flowers and early spring plants can be grown in partial shade A raised bed is a semi-permanent landscape feature so a thoughtful plan which takes into consideration what you would like to grow and where to build the raised garden will greatly increase your success

The easiest way to build a raised bed is to purchase a kit sold by vari-ous garden retailers These kits come in a variety of shapes and sizes are simple to put together and made of suitable materials You can also build

Gardening made easya raised bed using modular cement blocks or any untreated lumber Avoid treated lumber because the chemicals will leach out into the soil and poison your plants

One of the ben-efits of raised bed gardening is the ability to control the quality of your soil It allows you to design a soil mix that will be most beneficial to your plants Con-sult your local gar-den supply store for advice Another benefit is the lack of compaction to your soil by foot traffic in your gar-den This means a great environment for your plants to thrive Raised beds allow you to grow

plants closer together which means you will need less fertilizer You will also have fewer problems with weeds Depending on the height you build your raised bed and where you locate it access to your garden can be adjusted so working in your garden will be much easier on your back and joints You will not have to

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bend over as far and may be able to garden on a stool or sitting in a chair Therersquos also the possibility of three season gardening Soil in a raised bed will warm up earlier allowing you to grow your spring crops earlier You can construct a simple plastic cover-ing which will allow you to extend your gardening into the fall

The biggest drawback is cost You will need to consider the cost of building materials and soil to fill your raised bed It is best to start your gar-den with a mixture of sterilized soil and compost Because you are doing a form of intensive gardening you will need to add compost regularly to ensure the gardenrsquos fertility Not all plants are suitable for a raised bed Plants that require a large growing space will overtake a raised bed

Another issue with raised bed gardening is watering You will have great drainage but your raised bed will dry out quicker than a conven-tional garden bed Adjust your water-ing practices Mulching your plants adds to the organic health of the soil and keeps moisture from drying out Another possibility is installing a drip irrigation system that allows you to target water directly to your plants

Raised bed gardening is a wonder-ful way to continue to enjoy garden-ing as a senior It means less hard chores like weeding and soil cultiva-tion and more of the great benefits of gardening like fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers

Cheryl Currier takes care of her raised bed gardens at her home in Rifle

Green CenterAnnualsbull Container Gardensbull Herbs bull Vegetable Plantsbull PansiesTropical Foliagebull Orchids bullCactusbull Carnivorous Plantsbull Tropicals Nurserybull Trees amp Shrubs bull Perennials (small to large)

970-249-610916612 S Townsend Ave

Montrose Coloradowwwcamelotgardenscom

Garden Deacutecorbull Pottery from around the world bull Fountains bull Statuary bull Planters bull Patio Deacutecor amp Furniturebull Tools amp Signs

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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CLASSES and EVENTS for JUNE 2012Premier Club - become a member and be the first to hear of all the new

happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

savingsSpecial Guest Teacher - Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters

For a complete class listing visit us on the web at wwwquilterscornergjcom or call 970-255-8838

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This story sponsored by Quilterrsquos Corner Inc 421 Colorado AveCall them at 255-8838

Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

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Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

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Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

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Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Quality Care with a compassionate touch

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

249-1733Dental Care for Your overall HealtH

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

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Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

as much ass we do

Herersquos your chance to become a defender of the English language

Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

This ad runsmonths Starting month

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Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom gardening 25

Celebrating10 Years

By Kathy Kimbrough Garden Scentsations

Are you thinking about selling your home in

the near future Herersquos a test for you Go outside stand in the street and look at your home What is the first thing you see Look at everything on the lotmdashthe landscaping driveway roof exterior house paint the front porch etc Would you consider buying your house if you drove by it today

Visualize your home and prop-erty from the buyerrsquos point of view Todayrsquos buyers often do a lot of house hunting prior to hiring a Realtor They are look-ing for certain neighborhood qualities or the perfect location for their family and lifestyle If they see out of control landscaping or the exterior of the home looking shabby or dirty they just might drive by and look somewhere else If a homeowner doesnrsquot keep the exterior of their home in good condition the buyers may assume they donrsquot keep the in-side in good condition either Even if your home is in their price range and is located in the right neighborhood they may feel there are too many repairs or renovations needed on the outside to even consider looking at the inside

Savvy sellers often ldquostagerdquo the inside of their homes to increase buy-ersrsquo interest Staging means removing clutter painting rooms in neutral tones and cleaning everything Stag-ing on the outside is as important as staging on the inside

With an effective curb appeal makeover you can

bull increase your showings bull eliminate price reductions bull get top dollar bull close quicker with less conditions

Create interest in your home with curb appeal

In this competitive market every day on the market costs you time and money A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your property noticed and sold quickly for

top dollar Also most curb ap-peal makeovers cost substantial-ly less than the average price reduction

A few simple things will make your property ex-terior and landscape get noticed be market ready and bring top dollar to the closing table

bull Clean clean clean Power wash the driveway hose down the exterior of the house and clean windows

bull Remove any childrenrsquos toys lawn equipment and building materials Store them in a shed or garage

bull Repair anything that needs it Check the doorbell porch light screen door mailbox steps etc

bull Paint the front door using a beau-tiful contrasting color from the body of your house

bull Trim any oversized shrubs or trees

bull If your landscape is bare or minimal add a new tree and a few shrubs

bull Maintain the lawn by fertilizing watering and mowing on a regular basis

bull Get control of the weeds in the lawn and around the rest of your property

bull Plant some cheerful colorful annuals for season long color and interest

bull Place several plant-filled pots around the front porch or along the sidewalk leading to the front door

These are just a few things you can do to improve your curb appeal Walk around your property and see what else might need to be done

View your property like a buyer and yoursquoll be surprised at what you see

For more information on improv-ing your curb appeal and for your other gardening needs contact Kathy Kimbrough owner of Garden Scent-sations at 255-1312 or 216-0643 You can also visit wwwgardenscent sationsblogspotcom or email kkimbro49yahoocom

Here you can see what some colorful shrubs and flowers can do to liven up a front entryway

Before AfTer

A curb appeal makeover could be what you need to get your

property noticed and sold quickly for top dollar

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

savingsSpecial Guest Teacher - Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters

For a complete class listing visit us on the web at wwwquilterscornergjcom or call 970-255-8838

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This story sponsored by Quilterrsquos Corner Inc 421 Colorado AveCall them at 255-8838

Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

MPact Girls Royal Rangers

Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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address

city state zip

phonenumber

creditcard expdate cvc

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

3251 E Road bull Clifton CO

bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

Call Meg at 970-434-6800email megpictureranchllccom

32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

n Nutritious snacks and noon meal

L O C A L L Y O W N E D A N D O P E R A T E D B Y H I L L T O P

(970) 241-7798wwwseniordaybreakorg

A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

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Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

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Send your letter and resume to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

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PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

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Same day service on most autoglass

Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

26 Finance wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Jason Alderman

Irsquom usually a pretty savvy traveler but a recent car rental mishap re-

minded me that even when you take every precaution things can still go awry

While planning a family vacation to Panama I searched online for rental cars One lower-cost rental car agency Irsquod never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the others Ignoring the little voice in my head I decided to try them

Long story short Although our flight was only one hour late when I arrived bleary-eyed at the counter I was told that my car had already been given away but I could upgrade to the next level for twice the price After getting the runaround from the companyrsquos US-based customer service department and learning that everyone elsersquos rates had climbed equally high I was basically stuck

That experience taught me three lessons A reservation isnrsquot neces-sarily a guarantee when traveling abroad use trusted vendorsmdashespe-cially if it sounds too good to be true and do better due diligence by re-searching travel columnists and mes-sage boards for rental tips possible pitfalls and customer complaints

Several car rental methods are available

bull Book directly from a rental agency (usually cheaper online than by phone)

bull Comparison shop at websites like Priceline Orbitz or Hotwire (although Irsquoll now be wary of buy-ing a ldquoblindrdquo rental where you donrsquot learn the carrierrsquos name until after you pay)

bull As part of a package including airfare and lodging

I usually open several browser tabs to compare rentals side by side Rates change constantly so todayrsquos price may be much lower (or higher) than tomorrowrsquos Other tips

bull Book the best deal you can now and check back for lower rates

bull Incorporate additional fees and taxes into your comparison Some-

Avoid rude rental car surprisestimes they donrsquot all show up until the ldquoTotalrdquo page

bull Look for discount codes from membership organizations like AAA AARP and airline frequent flyer programs

bull Consider picking up your car at a non-airport location where rates are usually but not always much lower

Other decision-making factors include

bull Airport shuttle conveniencebull Fees for exceeding mileage allow-

ances alternate location return late returns or additional drivers

bull Fuel refilling charges ndash you may do better refilling the car yourself Use a websitephone app like Gas-Buddy to find cheaper gas in the area

bull Surcharge for drivers under 25Rental agencies offer their own col-

lision liability theft and other insur-ance coverage Conventional wisdom says to avoid this route if your own insurance plans or benefits available from your credit card provide similar coverage However before automati-cally rejecting agency coverage ask your insurance company and credit card issuer whether you are fully covered Consider factors that may exclude coverage such as

bull Renting longer than 30 daysbull Certain models are excludedbull Travel outside specified service

areasbull Whether or not you carry com-

prehensive and collision coverage on your own car

bull Violating rental agreement terms (reckless driving unauthorized driv-ers etc)

Before you take possession thor-oughly inspect the car for any pre-existing damage and note it on your contract otherwise you could re-ceive a hefty bill for someone elsersquos minor scratches and dents Conduct a thorough walkthrough when you return the car

Bottom line Donrsquot gamble your precious vacation on simply finding the cheapest deal Sometimes you get what you pay for

WRITING AN OBITUARY

Richard W Lewis Funeral Director When you make your funeral

prearrangements you may want to

give consideration to your obituary

While some individuals opt to write

their own obituaries others chose

to simply leave some guidelines for

the eventual writer There are also

those who prefer that no obituary be

written or simply have no preference about it at all

We can offer several tools to assist you in preparing

this last tribute to your loved one or for yourself in

advance of need

There are two types of publications death notices

and obituaries A death notice is simply a brief

notice of a personrsquos passing immediate next of

kin and any planned services An obituary details

a personrsquos life and generally includes time and date

of death biographical information education and

work information hobbies a list of those who

preceded the individual in death a list of survivors

funeral or memorial service times and location

memorial contributions

Death notices are generally printed at no charge

by local newspapers as a community service and the

length of the notice is limited Additionally death

notices are run as space is available rather than on a

for obituaries based on the number of words or

lines requested There is also an additional charge to

include a photo Most newspapers require payment

for an obituary before scheduling it for printing

families chose not to publish obituaries in newspapers

The internet has opened up a new manner of

the services of Martin Mortuary we will publish an

obituary on our website at no charge We can also

place a single photo or photo gallery online along with

an online guest book where family and friends who

live out of town may leave their condolences

Here at Martin Mortuary your local Dignity

Memorialreg provider we do our very best to provide

our families with as many options as possible so

needs We have been serving families in the Grand

Valley and surrounding areas since 1917 Please feel

free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue and

if a question arises do not hesitate to contact us at

970-243-1538 to set up an appointment or visit our

website wwwMartinMortuarycom

Whether you desire cremation or burial Martin Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

421 Colorado Avenue Grand Junction CO 81501970-255-8838 bull Toll Free 1-888-255-4863

wwwquilterscornergjcomOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Just the Right Features Just the Right Price

Just Janome

421 Colorado Avenue (970) 255-8838bull 4000 bolts of quality cotton fabricbull Classes Clubs Programs for all ability levelsbull Machine Embroidery Suppliesbull BOOKSPATTERNSNOTIONSWOOL

CLASSES and EVENTS for JUNE 2012Premier Club - become a member and be the first to hear of all the new

happenings at Quiltersrsquo CornerHappy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery projectBlack Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool projectRetro Aprons - join Rhonda for a class on fun functional apronsWacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great

savingsSpecial Guest Teacher - Lynne Hagmeier from Kansas Troubles Quilters

For a complete class listing visit us on the web at wwwquilterscornergjcom or call 970-255-8838

421 Colorado Avenue (970) 255-8838

421 Colorado Avenue (970) 255-8838

This story sponsored by Quilterrsquos Corner Inc 421 Colorado AveCall them at 255-8838

Eldrid Schafer is an artist who specializes in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

MPact Girls Royal Rangers

Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

Buying for CASHCoins amp Coin Collections

Gold amp Silver Coins Old Currency

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

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Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

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Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

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Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

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River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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PEACE OF MIND Each residence includes a 24-hour emergency response system Plus we offer a choice of flexible care options and services to meet your changing needs

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Quality Care with a compassionate touch

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

249-1733Dental Care for Your overall HealtH

Tobler DenTal

General amp Family DentistryNow accepting new patients

Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 37

Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

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We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Quilting 27

By Karen Schafer

Quilting has been a skill and expression of creativity that has

been passed down for generations But creativity can go one step farther with quilt art where artists utilize traditional quilting techniques and exhibit quilts for their artistic imag-ery rather than functionality

Eldrid Schafer of Clifton is an active member of the Art Quilt Associa-tion (AQuA) a Grand Junction-based group comprised of artists from all over Colorado specializing in quilts as art rather than bed coverings

Growing up in Parshall Colorado Schafer spent much of her time outdoors Saddling her horse early in the morn-ings she would spend some days alone in the mountains She developed a great ap-preciation for nature which is usually the inspiration for her pieces

Also a watercolor artist Schaferrsquos eye for color is exhibited in her quilt art She dyes all of her fabric to fit the theme of the show she enters She looks for the picture in the dyed fabric by moving a picture frame slowly across until she finds a picture within the fabric

ldquoIt tells me what to do and I allow it to lead me where it mayrdquo Schafer said

She finishes by adding detail with

Creating color on a quilted canvasfabric or thinned acrylic paint similar to watercolor on canvas The picture is then thread painted and machine quilted to accentuate the design

Art quilts can be as small as a post-card or as large as 50 inches by 60 inches They can be sold in the same way as any fine artmdashthrough art shows and online Schafer has exhib-ited her work in most AQuA shows in the last five years and some indepen-dently throughout the US During a

show jurors look at de-sign balance the technique used quality of work and if the design is true to the showrsquos theme

Schafer has received several juror mentions for her quilts Her piece ldquoReflectingrdquo was among the jurorrsquos top picks for the recent Denver National Quilt Festival

She contin-ues to explore new and varied tech-niques and is

currently working on quilts for a ju-ried exhibit in the World Quilt Show in New Hampshire August 16-19 and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 13-16

AQuA sponsors instructors from around the world to bring their quilt art techniques to the Grand Valley Classes for this summer are full but for future classes or more informa-tion visit wwwtheartquiltassocia tioncom

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28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

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Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

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Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

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lives

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

THE INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY THAT FITS YOUR LIFESTYLE

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INDEPENDENT LIVING Our single level patio homes offer privacy and luxury The open living plans feature two bedrooms two baths vaulted ceilings contemporary kitchens gas fireplace covered patio and one car garage

CAREFREE LIFESTYLE Enjoy the freedom of maintenance-freeliving with paid utilities weekly housekeeping snow removal lawnmaintenance and a customized meal plan at our Commons or Fountainsdining rooms

PEACE OF MIND Each residence includes a 24-hour emergency response system Plus we offer a choice of flexible care options and services to meet your changing needs

RETIREMENT LIVING

YOUR WAY

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

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AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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Tobler DenTal

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Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

as much ass we do

Herersquos your chance to become a defender of the English language

Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

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FREE estimates

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Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

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Pay for it Rates $29 for 30 words or less Additional words $1 each

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Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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address

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

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We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

28 Faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Liesl Greathouse

How would you feel after losing your husband after a long life

together being on your own and then almost becoming blind Self pity Anger towards God Many of us would wonder what we had done to deserve that But through all of lifersquos troubles Montrose resident Barbara Kastellic realized that God was going to use her for something bigger

Kastellic went to church on her own as a child There never was a defining moment when she came to Christ be-cause he was always there

ldquoMy journey was always to Him not re-ally Him com-ing to merdquo she said

When Kas-tellic married she still went to church alone because she was a Methodist and her husband was a ldquorenegade Catholicrdquo Her husband worked for the National Park Service and at one time they lived on a houseboat at Glen Canyon and then in the Everglades

ldquo[In the Everglades] it was 50 miles on water then 15 miles by vehicle to town so we were unable to attend a formal churchrdquo Kastellic said ldquoBut [at Glen Canyon] seeing the wild-life and hearing the coyotes howl you could really feel Godrsquos presence thererdquo

At a young age Kastellic worked as a schoolteacher She was stressed be-cause of her inexperience but prayer helped her get through it She discov-ered that after teaching all day the cheapest form of therapy was joining her church choir

ldquoIt was my time with Godrdquo Kastel-lic said ldquoNo paperwork no problems with kids or parents to worry about Only singing to Godrdquo

In 2006 Kastellic and a group of women from her church went to Ghana to dedicate an orphanage they sponsored Upon their arrival they found that it was just the bare foundation The children lived in something similar to an apartment complex The women could not walk around without an escort for their own safety

ldquoWe prayed for the children we prayed for ourselves we prayed for our own safetyrdquo Kastellic said

After her husband died God helped Kastellic learn to live alone

for the first time It be-came more of a challenge when she lost her sight As a teenager she became blind in her right eye and in De-cember 2007 her good eye lost its focus Even after sur-gery she was

visually dependent on other people ldquoI figured that this was as bad as

it was going to get so I had to learn how I was going to live like thisrdquo Kastellic said

Things are better now because her left eye has healed but she will always be blind in her right eye Despite these troubles Kastellic re-cently returned from dedicating the finished orphanage in Ghana

Throughout her life Kastellic discovered these three major lessons Your lifersquos decisions are a sermon to the world ldquoDo as I say not as I dordquo does not work You have to ask yourself if you walk the walk or just talk the talk

ldquoI wake up each morning and just say lsquoGod let me be a blessing to someone in some way todayrsquordquo Kastellic said

Has God given you a story to share Drop us a line at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Living in the eyes of GodReaching Out to Those Reaching UpBethel Assembly of God Church

Join us in a friendly atmosphere a lovingcongregation and anointed Praise and Worship We are a family oriented church that focuses on

reaching the whole person ages 2 to 92 and beyondVisit our website wwwgjbethelorgfor information about our ministries

and to listen to past services2945 Orchard Avenue bull Grand Junction

970-243-8247Pastors David and Carol Huslig - Serving over 30 years

SUNDAY930 - Sunday School

1045 - Worship Service600 - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY700 - Bible Study

MPact Girls Royal Rangers

Who says aging people donrsquot deal with changeldquoMy health housing doctors and even my friends are all changingrdquo

FirstUnited MethodistChurch

Sunday worship services Relaxed Celebrative 830 am

Traditional inspiring 945 amp 1110 am

What I want is a nice stable place to worship and maybe meet some friends who will support me in all of these changes First United Methodist Church - a rich tradition downtown for more than 125 years Beautiful stained glass warm friendly people and a loving God who doesnrsquot change

Located at 5th amp White (downtown) 242-4850 wwwfumcgjorg

Despite the danger involved Barbara Kastellic traveled to Ghana with her church to help build an orphanage

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

Buying for CASHCoins amp Coin Collections

Gold amp Silver Coins Old Currency

Foreign Coins amp CurrencyPocket WatchesSterling silver

Gold amp Silver Jewelry Antiques

Guns and AmmunitionMilitary ItemsCowboy Spurs

Native American ItemsCheck with US before you sell

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Open Monday-Friday 10-5

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Organic Materials Composting Facility

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Open Thurs- Sat

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For more information

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

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Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

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Call now for an appointment

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

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In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

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Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

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LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

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deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

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Pay for it Rates $29 for 30 words or less Additional words $1 each

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Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

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is growing and wersquore looking for a sales person to grow with us

Send your letter and resume to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

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Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

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Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom crossword puzzle 29

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 ldquo___ A Ladyrdquo5 Floppy -contents9 Thin crisp biscuit14 Chew the fat15 Employs16 Lose ground17 Freeze beginning18 Excellent in the rap studio19 Cursor -targets20 Attractive23 A Billy Blanksrsquo -target24 Start a new paragraph25 One place to start your day27 Noted Giant slugger28 Relating to idyllic country life32 Confuse35 Like a weekend athlete on Monday36 Vagrant37 Lance or Midori38 Jean Simmons role in ldquoHamletrdquo41 ldquoThe rampartsrdquo lead-in42 ldquo___ Lakerdquo (EL Doctorow)44 Mercury for example45 Civilian clothes47 Consigns49 Pied Piper devotee50 Rational51 Vacation destination54 Word before aside down or on56 It may help stir the -batter60 Researcherrsquos bacteria62 Poverty63 Division word64 Ingredients in lotions65 ldquoMay I get you anything ___rdquo66 Yemen port67 Soothe as hurt feelings68 Fortune teller69 Where a leaf joins a stem

Down1 Party -animal2 Gia Lam Airport location3 He sang a tribute to Diana4 ldquoTwenty-three ___rdquo5 Company that discovered nylon6 ldquo___ in the Darkrdquo7 Hard wood source8 Piedmont wine city9 Barbell10 Bow-shaped line11 Leaving no opportunity for error12 Ms Ferber13 Take a nap

21 Release22 Japanese-American26 Aahrsquos -partner28 Bishop and Pope eg29 One of the Guthries30 Criminally assist31 Petty or Singer of the cinema32 Peevishness33 School on the Thames River34 Place to rest onersquos tootsies35 Not ajar39 Bullfightersrsquo entrance march40 Gather as details43 Hestonrsquos grp46 Impossibly ideal48 Imprudent49 Melt down as fat51 Actress Della52 Part of a sonata53 Packed heat54 Mendel studied them55 1995 NCAA basketball champs57 ldquoThe Defiant ___rdquo (1958)58 Remove print59 Amount in an Agatha Christie title61 Russian physicist Landau

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30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

Buying for CASHCoins amp Coin Collections

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Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

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Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

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32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

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n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

249-1733Dental Care for Your overall HealtH

Tobler DenTal

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

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Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos Advertising Team

Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

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Pay for it Rates $29 for 30 words or less Additional words $1 each

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Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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name

address

city state zip

telephone number

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

is growing and wersquore looking for a sales person to grow with us

Send your letter and resume to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

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We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

30 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

June 2BPOE Elks Open HouseTour the BPOE Elks Lodge at Fourth Street and Ute Avenue and enjoy a pasta dinner with live music and raffles from 6 pm-9 pm There will also be a cash bar with drink spe-cials For more information call Terri at 243-0675

June 2Take Steps Community WalkThe Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohnrsquos and Colitis Foundation of

America (CCFA) hosts their fourth annual walk in Grand Junction Join us at 4 pm-7 pm at Longs Family Memorial Park 3117 Patterson Road Pets are welcome and a variety of games activities booths exhibits live music and food will be there The CCFArsquos goal is to raise money to provide research grants offer educa-tion and support options for individu-als and their families who are bat-tling these chronic illnesses on the Western Slope For more information call 260-5226

June 2Grand Mesa Jeep Club Off-road ShowThere will be off-road vehicles ATVs vendors awards and prizes at the Grand Mesa Jeep Clubrsquos 50th an-niversary Off-road Show and Swap Meet from 9 am-3 pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds For more information call 858-1394 or visit wwwgmjcorg

June 2 amp 3Garden TourTake a self-guided tour of the garden treasures of Palisade from 9 am- 3 pm The tour benefits the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Vol-unteers will be available to answer plant questions Tickets are $10 and are available at City Market and the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens gift shop They can also be pur-chased at the door for $12 For more information call 245-3288

June 9Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerCancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero at

5 pm-7 pm at Central High Schoolrsquos gym 550 Warrior Way in Grand Junc-tion Chat with physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap su-per adventures with friends old and new For more information see their ad on the back cover of the BEACON For reservations call 298-2351

June 9Writersrsquo workshopRocky Mountain Fiction Writersrsquo founding member Kay Bergstrom will be presenting a workshop called ldquoHow to Renovate Your Novelrdquo at the upcoming workshop from 8 am-4 pm at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center 159 Main St in Grand Junction This workshop will help you start research and development build the framework with a plot and use characterization to create a memorable and unique novel Cost is $70 Call 497-6452 or visit wwwrmfworg for details

June 14Senior Homestead Exemption Town Hall MeetingDiscuss senior exemption issues in an open town hall meeting with County Assessor Barb Brewer and staff The meeting takes place from 3 pm- 5 pm in the multipurpose room at the old Mesa County Courthouse 544 Rood Avenue Use the Sixth Street entrance For more informa-tion call 244-1610

Buying for CASHCoins amp Coin Collections

Gold amp Silver Coins Old Currency

Foreign Coins amp CurrencyPocket WatchesSterling silver

Gold amp Silver Jewelry Antiques

Guns and AmmunitionMilitary ItemsCowboy Spurs

Native American ItemsCheck with US before you sell

We Have Over 37 Years ExperienceBuying and Selling Professionally

Paying $14 per gram and up for Scrap Gold

Open Monday-Friday 10-5

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Organic Materials Composting Facility

Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

3071 US Highway 50 wwwmesacountyusswm

Open Thurs- Sat

8am-430pm

For more information

call 256-9543

FREE

Fluorescent Bulb Disposal

Subscribe to theBeaconAUGUst 2010 Vol 32 No 8

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos Inside

Advice and Ideas 13

Classifieds 30

Crossword 19

DeltaMontrose County 27

Fruita 18

Health amp Wellness 10

Laughing Matters 14

Local Lore 8

Mesa County 22

River City Singles 23

Theater amp Arts 26

Local LoreThis old yellow farm-

house once stood on

the banks of Lake

Lenore Read more

about itrsquos history

inside

Long-Term CareWhat everyone

needs to know

about long-term

care Read more

in this monthrsquos

insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Martial Arts for

seniors is a great

new concept

See story on

page 10

Pets and their peopleFrom horses to

turtles take a look at

our reader submitted

photos

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Medicare Madness

Targets Home Medical

Equipment Users page 7

A Continuum of Care

at Family Health West

(even a Beauty Parlor)

page 2

Key Questions

to ask a nursing home

page 6

Long-Term Care

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Adoptable LoveArielle Alstatt Mesa County Animal

Services officer cuddling Little Joe a

young pit-mix male waiting for adoption

See our cover story on page 4

september 2010 Vol 24 No 9

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 30Crossword 26DeltaMontrose County 27Fruita 17Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 10Mesa County 22Parks amp Recreation 16River City Singles 23Travel amp Recreation 12

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 ReadersLearning how to operate firearms cor-rectly can save lives Olathe resident Ron Avery can aim you in the right direction Read more inside

River LessonsSusan Capps de-scribes experiences and lessons learned from our beautiful Colorado rivers

Local LoreFrom peddling pickles in a wheelbarrow to creating a successful factory read more about the Kuner-Emp-son factory inside

Health amp WellnessWhat everyone needs to know about your health Read more in this monthrsquos insertNow on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Health foods that arenrsquot

page 11

Real Men Give Blood

page 6

A Bright Futurefor Senior Daybreakpage 3

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellness

Life Tastes Good Here

Rita Baughman right of Taylor Produce helps Brenda St John select fresh Palisade Peaches

july 2010 Vol 31 No 7

Photo by Karen Jones

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 19Classifieds 34Crossword 22DeltaMontrose County 31Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 26River City Singles 28Theater amp Arts 30

Lake Lenore and the surrounding Lakeside Community have made their mark in history Read more on page 20

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 28350 Readers

Faux FoodWhat started as a hobby for this local artist turned into a full-time business Read about Jeannie Martin and other local artists starting on page 4

Seniors can play rough too Readmore on page 9

The artists of the Grand Valley Wood-carvers create masterpieces out of simple blocks of wood Read more on page 6

See this monthrsquos insert for complete details and registration form

August 30-September 3 Lincoln ParkSenior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 30-Sept 3

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

3251 E Road bull Clifton CO

bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

Call Meg at 970-434-6800email megpictureranchllccom

32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos Advertising Team

Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

This ad runsmonths Starting month

Pay for it Rates $29 for 30 words or less Additional words $1 each

cash check credit card name on card exp date cvc

Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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name

address

city state zip

telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Jamie M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

is growing and wersquore looking for a sales person to grow with us

Send your letter and resume to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

Shower amp Tub Enclosures bull Rescreens amp New Screens

NEED GLASS REPAIR No Job Too Small

Same day service on most autoglass

Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 31

River City Singles June 2012 Activity Schedule

ldquoYoung-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendshiprdquo

Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) meets at 5 pm Fridays in the lounge at The Doubletree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive The first FAC meeting of the month is our business meeting and the second is Birthday Recognition Day for our members Call Jim Spiegel at 424-2545 for details

Tuesdays at 10 am ndash Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

Wednesdays at 5 pm ndash Dine out at the following locations every week Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

June 6 ndash Naggy McGeersquos 359 Colorado Ave

June 13 ndash Hana Sushi amp Hibachi (formerly Dragon Wall) 2839 North Ave

June 20 ndash Fiesta Guadalajara 710 North Ave

June 27 ndash Old Chicago 120 North Ave

Sundays at noon ndash Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Jim Sanders at 257-1174

Saturdays at 9 am ndash As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride meet at Albertsonrsquos on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail Call Jim Sanders at 257-1174 for details

Wednesdays at 9 am ndash Wednesday Golf at Adobe Creek Golf Course 876 18 12 Road in Fruita RSVP by Monday by calling the golf course at 858-0521 For details call Lynn Klein at 245-6224 or Fran Deaver at 248-9211

Monday June 4 ndash Full Moon Vampire Hike on Serpentine Trail Meet at Albertsonrsquos in the Redlands at 730 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or sign-up at the FAC Vampire teeth provided

Sunday June 10 ndash Vista Vineyardrsquos concert season begins Located at 3587 G Road in Palisade David Starr and Roy Martin will be performing for a small audience in a relaxed atmosphere Meet at the DoubleTree parking lot at 530 pm BYOB A small donation is requested at the concert Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Tuesday June 12 ndash Join in a fun game of bocce ball or ladder ball BYOB and bring a potluck item to share at Vista Vineyards at 3587 G Road in Palisade Meet at the Double-Tree parking lot at 530 pm Contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details Riders share fuel cost

Saturday June 16 ndash Ed Haynes planned a day trip to Dinosaur for a museum tour and lunch in Vernal Meet at the Safeway on Horizon Drive at 8 am to carpool Bring your water and plan for an all-day affair Riders share fuel cost For more information contact Ed at 243-1609

Thursday June 28 ndash Restaurant Rove Enjoy dinner with friends Meet at Le Rouge 317 Main St at 530 pm RSVP to John Delehanty at 241-3171 or Mary Lu Graham at 241-0280

June 15Family concert in the parkGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites you to a free family concert at Reed Park in Fruita From 7 pm-9 pm enjoy music by Stacy Mathers a Patsy Cline sound-alike and hear an inspirational speech by Shari Cobb titled ldquoFinding Joy in Your Trash Canrdquo Bring your own chair For more information call 858-1044 or 255-8113

June 16Rocker BallThis event features the popular Grand Junction Rockestra which presents classic rock lsquon roll with a symphonic twist Compete in the costume contest dressed as your favorite rocker The event starts at 6 pm and features a rock lsquon roll inspired dinner and dancing to your favorite tunes from great rock artists of the lsquo60s lsquo70s lsquo80s and lsquo90s Bid on incredible memorabilia signed by popular rock artists in our silent auction Cost is $70 per person and takes place at Two Rivers Convention Center 159 Main St For more infor-mation call 243-6787 or visit wwwgjsymphonyorg

June 17Kart Racing for HeroesKart Racing for Heroes gives us an opportunity to say thank you to the people who protect us every day Come watch the racing competition between Grand Junction firemen police National Guard and first responders at Grand Junction Mo-tor Speedway 3002 N I-70 Frontage Road There will be a pancake break-fast at 7 am Racing begins at 8 am This event is free and there will be prize drawings For more information call 303-242-2929

June 19NRArsquos Refuse to be a Victim SeminarCome to this free crime prevention seminar from 4 pm-7 pm at Blue Star Industries 2350 G Road in Grand Junction This seminar provides information on cultivating a positive

self-defense philosophy and offers many safety strategy options This is not a firearms based course Seating is limited so call 270-3203 for more information

June 23Saddlehorn Star ViewingJoin the Western Colorado Astrono-my Club for a tour of the night sky Weather permitting you will see planets constellations star form-ing nebulae and clusters Meet in the Saddlehorn Picnic Area park-ing lot near the Colorado National Monumentrsquos Visitor Center just after sunset Telescopes will be available For more information call 858-3617 ext 300

June 23-27JUCO World SeriesSee the Grand Junction Rockies play baseball as part of the Junior College World Series Single day tickets are $12 and single night games are $15 General admission passes which in-clude 19 games cost $25 for seniors For game times and other informa-tion visit wwwjucogjorg

June 27Love of LavenderPresident of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado Kathy Kim-brough will speak about the benefits and usefulness of lavender from 630 pm-730 pm at the Central Libraryrsquos Programming Room 530 Grand Ave This seminar is free For more information call 243-4442

June 30Dinosaur DaysEveryonersquos favorite dinosaurs are coming to Dinosaur Days From 9 am to noon the event takes place at the Fruita Paleontological Area where you can take easy hikes to see real dinosaur fossils on nearby trails and rangers from the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Manage-ment will answer questions Explore Dinosaur Journey Museum from 10 am-3 pm Activities are free but museum admission rates may apply Call 589-8112 for details

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

3251 E Road bull Clifton CO

bull Relocate to a Quiet Adult Parkbull New Homes for Sale and

Vacant Lots Availablebull Incentives for New Move-ins

Call Meg at 970-434-6800email megpictureranchllccom

32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

n Nutritious snacks and noon meal

L O C A L L Y O W N E D A N D O P E R A T E D B Y H I L L T O P

(970) 241-7798wwwseniordaybreakorg

A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

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Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

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Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

is growing and wersquore looking for a sales person to grow with us

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

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NEED GLASS REPAIR No Job Too Small

Same day service on most autoglass

Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

32 mesa county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Personal care provider training Hilltop and the Mesa County Work-force Center is offering a five-day training course which is open to community members interested in becoming Personal Care Providers People who successfully complete this program will receive a certifi-cate a Qualified Medication Admin-istration Personnel Certificate and a CPTFirst Aide certificate Training is offered on an ongoing basis at the Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave Training may be free for qualified individuals For more infor-mation visit the Mesa County Work-force Center

Quilts available to those in needQuilts made by local quilters during ShareFest are laundered and available to be taken to people who are ill or

Mesa County Beacon Bitsto anyone else in need Call 242-1923 for more information

Community Food Bank thanks communityAs the result of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive the Community Food Bank was the grateful recipient of 12550 pounds of canned foods and dry goods We are sorting and shelving over six tons of food We have served over 131000 meals in the past 11 months Thank you The Community Food Bank is blessed to be operating in this chari-table community

St Maryrsquos June eventsLearn how the different types of weight loss surgeries work and who qualifies Class is offered 530 pm- 7 pm June 6 and noon to 130 pm June 13 All classes are in the Grand Mesa Room of St Maryrsquos Life Center Space is limited Call 298-6900 to register

bull Free Joint Pain Seminar - Learn about causes and latest treatments for joint pain including medications nutrition and exercise Seminar is at 11 am to noon on June 11 at St Maryrsquos Orthopedics Conference Room (eighth floor) Call 298-2380 to register

bull Free Back Pain Seminar - Learn about spine anatomy basics com-mon causes and treatment options for back pain Seminar is at 2 pm-330 pm on June 28 at St Maryrsquos Life Center Entrance 40 Grand Mesa Room (second floor) No registration required

Need Medicare helpRSVP offers free Senior Health Insur-ance Program counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their Medicare health coverage and drug plans No selling just tell-ing Knowing your options will help you make the best choice Extra help for limited-income people also avail-able for paying premiums drugs and other Medicare costs Call 243-9839 to make an appointment Or walk in

9 am to noon Thursdays only at the US Bank Buildingrsquos lower level at 422 White Ave in Grand Junction

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our 90+ member agencies For a complete list of volunteer opportunities visit wwwrsvpgrandjunctionorg or call 243-9839

bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is a nonprofit organization providing housing compassionate services and safe shelter for individu-als and families It is always in need of community volunteers If you are interested please call 256-9424

bull GriefShare Healing from grief through Christ is held every Monday at 630 pm at Fellowship Church 765 24 Road For more infor-mation contact Vicci at 434-9473

bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about delivering meals to homebound seniors call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work (on call) to serve lunch at one of our senior dining sites in Grand Junction one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844

bull Alpine Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Itrsquos a rewarding opportunity to offer support listen and be a friend to someone facing end-of-life issues Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Contact Sandy at 210-5912 for details

bull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at-risk for developmental delays For more information see page 4 in this monthrsquos BEACON or call Tanya at 263-9091

bull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to collect notes for the troops at the Glade Park Fire Departmentrsquos Movies Under the Stars event For more information call 523-4217

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

lives

n Socialization and stimulation for seniors who are frail or affected by Alzheimers and dementia

n Activities customized to individual interests and abilities

n Nutritious snacks and noon meal

L O C A L L Y O W N E D A N D O P E R A T E D B Y H I L L T O P

(970) 241-7798wwwseniordaybreakorg

A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLESTTHESILENTKILLER

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

THE INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY THAT FITS YOUR LIFESTYLE

L O C A L LY O W N E D A N D O P E R AT E D B Y H I L LT O P - M A K I N G A D I F F E R E N C E F O R P E O P L E O F A L L A G E S

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INDEPENDENT LIVING Our single level patio homes offer privacy and luxury The open living plans feature two bedrooms two baths vaulted ceilings contemporary kitchens gas fireplace covered patio and one car garage

CAREFREE LIFESTYLE Enjoy the freedom of maintenance-freeliving with paid utilities weekly housekeeping snow removal lawnmaintenance and a customized meal plan at our Commons or Fountainsdining rooms

PEACE OF MIND Each residence includes a 24-hour emergency response system Plus we offer a choice of flexible care options and services to meet your changing needs

RETIREMENT LIVING

YOUR WAY

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Quality Care with a compassionate touch

Paonia Careand

rehabilitation Center1625 Meadowbrook blvd bull Paonia Co

Hospice bull Respite Care bull 24 Hour Skilled Nursing Carebull Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy

bull MedicareMedicaid Certified Transportation to amp from Appointmentsbull Respiratory Services Available as Needed

bull Dedicated Rooms for Rehabilitations and Recoveries bull Long Term Care and Private Rooms Availablebull Basic Cable Service Provided to our Clients

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

249-1733Dental Care for Your overall HealtH

Tobler DenTal

General amp Family DentistryNow accepting new patients

Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 37

Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

836 S townSend montroSenext to eldorado bakery

249-2118

mon - fri 8am - 8 pm|Sat 8am - 4 pm

Sun noon - 4 pm

There when you need them the most

Minor Injuries amp illnessColds Flu amp Allergies

Sports DOT amp employment physicals Lacerations amp Fracture Care

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Montrose-DeltaSenior Fair

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

as much ass we do

Herersquos your chance to become a defender of the English language

Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

Call for informationNow on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the Beaconrsquos

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

This ad runsmonths Starting month

Pay for it Rates $29 for 30 words or less Additional words $1 each

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Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

is growing and wersquore looking for a sales person to grow with us

Send your letter and resume to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa county 33

Club activitiesbull Friendship Force of Western Colorado is a nonprofit travel adven-ture group Their monthly meeting will be held at 615 pm June 14 at the Community Room at Community Hospital For more information call 260-4653 or visit wwwffwcolocom

bull The Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway For more information call 241-1770 or 242-3716

bull The Talk of the Town Toastmas-ters invite you to join their weekly Thursday lunch hour club meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way (B-34 Road) For more information call 244-1625

bull The Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For more information call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalley knightscom

bull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodgersquos 22nd anni-versary at 2 pm June 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road in Grand Junction Call 245-5649 or 249-8691 for more informa-tion Visit wwwvestafjelllodgecom

bull The Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at noon on June 23 For location call 248-9846 or 261-8817

bull The Mesa County Genealogi-cal Society meets at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month at Cross Orchards 3073 F Road and at the Museum of Western Colorado 462 Ute Ave at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month They also host a help session at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For more information call 245-5312

bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center at noon Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815

bull The Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh St For more information call 261-1670

bull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Court on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate dancers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm For more information call 243-5858

bull The Grand Valley Woodcarv-ers Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 pm-3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Carvers and wood artisans of all skill levels are welcome For more information call 245-8817 or 523-5965

bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday night at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court in Grand Junction For more in-formation call 986-8801 or 434-6541

bull The Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apart-ments on the northwest corner of First Street and Independence Av-enue Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry For more information call 243-1220

bull MACHO Men a breast cancer sup-port group meets at 5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the coffee shop at St Maryrsquos Hospital Look for Entrance 25 For more information call 298-2351 or 858-1301

bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month Times vary so call Flora at 243-1813

bull The Palisade Masonic Lodge is the only daylight lodge in the Grand Valley They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month at the corner of Fifth and Kluge Avenue All Masons are invited to attend For more information call 245-5312

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34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

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Call now for an appointment

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

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Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

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Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

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Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

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We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

34 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Marsha Kearns

What do you think is the secret to a long lifeI guess I just lived a good clean life with no smoking or drinking or carous-ing around

Whatrsquos good about living so long I had a good mar-riage for 42 years and then a good second marriage

Whatrsquos not so good about living so longTime goes so terribly fast but I canrsquot complain I just enjoy life

What do you love about your life nowI keep busy I have good friends and a good life and itrsquos a joy

What do you miss the mostI lost my older son and he was such an energetic man who loved life

What invention or change has affected your life the mostThe changes that affected my life most were the death of my son and my husband

Whatrsquos the best advice anyone ever gave youThat life is what you make it You just

have to turn your back on some things

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot smoke Parents should take part in their kidsrsquo growing up so they know what life is Kids should wake up and live like they should with respecthellipand they should dress better

What moment in your life gave you the greatest happinessIrsquove lived a good and happy life all along My parents and my kids are to blame for that

What do you wish you had done differentlyI canrsquot think of anything There is so much in life to enjoy and I enjoy people and even my own company

What do you think is your greatest achievement What are you most proud ofIrsquom a sociable person who likes to have a good time with other people

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakeI wish for good health for the time I have left

editorrsquos note Did you know that the State Demographerrsquos office projects that approximately one out of every 8000 people in Colorado today will live to be 100 years old There are approximately 650 cente-narians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Coloradans 100 years or older over the next couple of months the BeACon will feature interviews of area centenarians These centenarians have their own secrets and advice to a long and happy life

name Fern Hofman-Comstock

age 100

date of birth December 5 1911

residence The Fountains at Hilltop

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

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36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

249-1733Dental Care for Your overall HealtH

Tobler DenTal

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Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

as much ass we do

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Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

Garfield County Beacon Bits

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

AttentionBEACON Advertisers

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

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Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 29-Sept 2

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Advertising Team

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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Produced by the Beaconrsquos Advertising Team

Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

This ad runsmonths Starting month

Pay for it Rates $29 for 30 words or less Additional words $1 each

cash check credit card name on card exp date cvc

Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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name

address

city state zip

telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Jamie M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

is growing and wersquore looking for a sales person to grow with us

Send your letter and resume to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

Shower amp Tub Enclosures bull Rescreens amp New Screens

NEED GLASS REPAIR No Job Too Small

Same day service on most autoglass

Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 35

Compiled by Jamie Begalle

June 1Delta Librariesrsquo 100th birthday celebrationEnjoy a downtown lunch at the li-brary for local businesses from 1130 am-130 pm There will be a family fun carnival from 130 pm-530 pm and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln called ldquoI Dreamed I was a Genierdquo from 6 pm-7 pm Cake and ice cream will be served after the show For more information call 874-9630

June 2Delta County Rock Gem and Mineral ShowThe show will be held 9 am-5 pm at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive There will be lighted mineral and specimen displays gold panning demonstra-tions and more Vendors will have gemstones jewelry and more for sale and on display The event is free For more information call 856-3861

June 84-H BarbecueBBQ beef or pork with all the fixinrsquos will be served at the Montrose 4-H Clubrsquos annual barbecue from 430 pm-8 pm at Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St There will also be a silent auction and door prizes Tick-ets are available from club members the Montrose extension office or at the door

June 9Tribute to Western Movies DayThis yearrsquos Tribute to Western Movies Day will focus on the Marlow family The movie ldquoThe Sons of Katie Elderrdquo starring John Wayne as George Mar-low will be featured We have invited members of the Marlow family to

share stories and we will have guest speaker Jim Pettingill share historical facts and stories There will also be a wide variety of family activities ven-dors and live music Event is 9 am- 4 pm at the Museum of the Moun-tain West 68169 Miami Road in Montrose Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children For more information call 249-4162

June 10Ride the Rockies cyclists visit DeltaWelcome over 2000 bicyclists as they stop at the Delta County Fair-grounds during the Ride the Rockies Tour featuring five scenic mountain passes two national parks one cen-tury option and 24937 vertical feet over the course of six days and 442 miles Cyclists begin their journey in Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass Independence Pass Fremont Pass Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brew-ing Company in Fort Collins Enjoy a cold beverage and listen to the stories from the dayrsquos ride

June 16Chipeta Day amp Woven Spirit ProgramStarting at 8 am there will be a 3-mile walk following the bike path behind the Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose There will be Ute storytelling by Lucinda Cloud from the Southern Ute Tribe and descendant of Susan sister of Chief Ouray Join Char Kroger a Navajo and education curator from the Navajo Tribal Museum in Win-dow Rock Arizona for Navajo rugs and storytelling Lastly Kroger will host a fry bread making class for $20 with all materials provided but res-ervations are required Bring a large bowl and take home the recipe and your own dough to cook The event is free to attend For more informa-tion call 249-3098

Delta-Montrose Calendar

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Quality Care with a compassionate touch

Paonia Careand

rehabilitation Center1625 Meadowbrook blvd bull Paonia Co

Hospice bull Respite Care bull 24 Hour Skilled Nursing Carebull Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy

bull MedicareMedicaid Certified Transportation to amp from Appointmentsbull Respiratory Services Available as Needed

bull Dedicated Rooms for Rehabilitations and Recoveries bull Long Term Care and Private Rooms Availablebull Basic Cable Service Provided to our Clients

bull All Qualified Insurances AcceptedMedicare bull Medicaid bull HMO bull Private bull PACE

bull UMWA bull Hospice Respite Care bull VAWe Accept MC amp Visa Credit Cards

970-527-4837wwwPCrCwebofficelivecom

36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

249-1733Dental Care for Your overall HealtH

Tobler DenTal

General amp Family DentistryNow accepting new patients

Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose counties 37

Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

836 S townSend montroSenext to eldorado bakery

249-2118

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Montrose-DeltaSenior Fair

September 20 2012 bull 9 am-2 pm bull Montrose Pavilion Montrose CO

Booths availaBleCall 243-8829[ ]

38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

as much ass we do

Herersquos your chance to become a defender of the English language

Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

Call for informationNow on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Nuts about your heart You will be after you read thispage 5

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

This ad runsmonths Starting month

Pay for it Rates $29 for 30 words or less Additional words $1 each

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Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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address

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

is growing and wersquore looking for a sales person to grow with us

Send your letter and resume to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

36 delta montrose counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

AARP Driver Safety CourseKeep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers Junersquos classes are

bull Montrose - 830 am-1 pm June 14 at Montrose County Health and Human Services 1845 S Townsend Ave Preregistration required Call Amy at 252-3431

bull Delta - 800 am-1230 pm June 18 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta Preregistration required Call LaFawn or Bob at 527-5199

Montrose Memorial Hospital wins national award for cleanlinessAvatar International an industry leader in healthcare quality improve-ment services awarded Montrose Memorial Hospital with Avatarrsquos 2011 HCAHPS Best Performer-Clean Com-posite for medium sized hospitals All hospitals that administered the HCAHPS survey for 12 consecutive months were eligible for top perform-er HCAHPS scores are available at wwwHospitalComparehhsgov

Main in MotionMain in Motion is a free 12-week summer festival which takes place at 6 pm-830 pm on Thursday eve-nings starting June 7 through August 23 on Main Street in Montrose Cel-ebrating its 11th year Main in Motion offers entertainment and activities for the whole family including musi-cians artists food vendors dance performances a farmers market and nonprofit activities Proceeds from special activities go toward promot-ing the event For more information call 249-2886

Stroke Support GroupThe Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets twice a month at the hospitalrsquos Acute Rehab Unit from 11 am to noon Stroke sur-vivors family members and caregiv-

Delta-Montrose Beacon Bitsers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Montrose Medical Alliance donates to the San Juan Healthcare FoundationThe Montrose Medical Alliance recently donated $750 to the San Juan Healthcare Foundation for the Caring Friends Fund The donated funds were raised through MMArsquos annual holiday auctions and other fundraisers The Caring Friends Fund provides items and services to help patients and their families at Mon-trose Memorial Hospital The donated money helps provide services that are beyond the patientrsquos medical needs but are just as important such as massages manicures video game consoles for hospitalized children gas cards grocery cards medication assistance and more For more infor-mation on the Caring Friends Fund call 240-7397

Black Canyon Audubon Society special meetingSince 2001 Special Monitoring Proj-ects Coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Jason Beason has studied the Black Swifts and will ad-dress the Black Canyon Audubon So-ciety at their annual dinner at 6 pm June 14 at the Bridges in Montrose The public is welcome For tickets and more information call 252-0918

Volunteer opportunitiesbull Alpine Hospice in Montrose is seeking volunteers to help their pa-tients tell their life stories Share some laughter hold a hand and be there when yoursquore needed most For more information call Pam at 275-6064

DELTA SENiOR CENTER ACTiViTiESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following activities call 874-0923

Gentle float tripEnjoy a gentle float trip from Escalante

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

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Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

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Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

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We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

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2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

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Canyon to Dominguez Canyon Hike to Indian petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls if river conditions permit Choose from seven Saturday dates for this trip offered biweekly starting June 2 through August 25 Each trip will meet at 830 am at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and will return around 4 pm Register three days prior to your trip Cost is $80 per person

bull June 14 amp 15 time to be decided Join us on a trip to Moab and a Can-yonlands by Night boat tour Travel by bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge Visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and enjoy a Dutch oven buffet dinner on the Col-orado River and then tour the can-yon on a flat riverboat Fee is $200 per person which covers transporta-tion a picnic lunch dinner boat tour and motel Register by June 6

bull June 16 7 pm-10 pmBill Heddles Recreation Centerrsquos community evening dances are for everyone Cost is $4 at the door Please bring a snack to share Ula Kirkman will provide the music

MONTROSE SENiOR ACTiViTiES

Montrose Recreation District activitiesThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in June Register one week ahead Events take place at the

Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early For more information on any of the following activities call 252-4884bull June 1 9 am-5 pm Join us for a day in Silverton The Victorian Society presents this rare chance to immerse yourself in the 19th century and enjoy activities common to that era A tentative list of activities includes a ladies hat mak-ing class a poker tournament at the Silverton Brewery greeting the trains and Victorian high tea Participate in activities or shop Cost is $25bull June 5 645 am-8 pm Join us on a trip to the Northern Edge Navajo Casino a brand new casino in Farmington New Mexico that opened in January This $71 mil-lion casino boasts 750 slot machines six poker tables 10 table games restaurant food court gift shop and players club Cost is $48bull June 7 7 am-5 pm The hike to Hanging Lake in Glen-wood Springs is rated difficult Par-ticipants must be moderately fit and have good hiking boots and poles Cost is $23bull June 26 815 am-2 pm Raft the Uncompahgre Private ac-cess to sections of the river provides a unique and remote experience for paddlers Total ride is 9 miles Cost is $65

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38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

as much ass we do

Herersquos your chance to become a defender of the English language

Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

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June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

is growing and wersquore looking for a sales person to grow with us

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Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

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Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

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By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

38 garField county wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

By Cheryl Currier

June 4Community performanceCamp Chair Productions is hosting an evening of performances at the Cardiff School 4018 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs Social hour will start at 6 pm with performanc-es beginning at 7 pm This yearrsquos theme is ldquoHow Things Growrdquo This will be an evening of spontaneous laughter music storytelling poetry testimonials and more To find out more or if yoursquore an entertainer wanting to schedule a performance call Jack Green at 618-0911 or email jackg23earthlinknet

June 790 Books in 90 MinutesNeed something to read this sum-mer Staff members at the Parachute Branch Library have prepared this fast-paced book-a-minute presenta-tion Arm yourself as you will leave

with a pile of books The presenta-tion begins at 6 pm and will be held in the community room at the Para-chute Branch Library Call 285-9870 for more information

June 9Dean Bowlby art retreatColorado Mountain College is spon-soring one-day retreat with artist Dean Bowlby Set up your art sup-plies and capture the beauty of spruce trees and gurgling water at Spruce Picnic Area located along Ri-fle Creek in the Rifle Ranger District (just past Rifle Mountain City Park) Bowlby will demonstrate techniques and then provide individual instruc-tion and tutoring He will use oil on panelcanvas but all artistic media are welcome Please bring your own art supplies a sack lunch and folding chair Cost is $45 You will meet at a central location at 9 am The retreat runs from 10 am-3 pm Register by downloading a form at wwwcolora-

Garfield County Calendar domtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 9Music on the MountainNight Plane will be in concert at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park as part of their Music on the Moun-tain concert series Guests will be able to ride the tram with a donation of at least one can of food for the LIFT-up food pantry The ldquoCan-for-a-Tramrdquo rides begin at 4 pm Night Plane will perform from 6 pm-10 pm The concert series will continue in August and September Call 800-530-1635 for more information or visit wwwglenwoodcavernscom

June 14Hilltop summer musicThe Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities will wel-come the No Joes to their out-door concert series The No Joes are a talented group of young musicians from Carbon-dale The concert starts at 630 pm Bring your own chair to 1100 E 16th St in Rifle The concert is free with donations accepted Other concerts are scheduled for July 12 and August 9

June 16Rifle museum tourColorado Mountain College is part-nering with the Rifle Historical Museum for a unique look at Riflersquos past Step back in time and learn about the Rifle community in the early days Wander through displays where guides will share the history surrounding them A slideshow of the history of Rifle will be presented and the tour will end with an old fashioned ice cream social The tour is noon to 3 pm Cost is $15 Regis-ter by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

June 20Caregivers ConferenceA free conference for caregivers will be held from 9 am-2 pm at Glenwood Springs High School 1521 Grand Ave The conference will feature nationally renowned guest speaker Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dr Jason Schillerstorm who will speak at 930 am on ldquoUnderstanding the Aging Brainrdquo Lunch will be provid-ed Register by June 8 by contacting Sherry Rogstad at 468-0295 ext 104 or email srogstadnwccogorg

June 30Cooking from Your Vegetable GardenDo you ever search for new ideas

on what to do with your garden veggies Learn fun ways to use

vegetables from the garden including some that may be new to you Learn which

of your vegetables can be eaten raw and which should

be cooked The class is 9 am to noon at the Colorado Moun-tain College campus in Rifle 3695 Airport Road Cost is $25

Register by downloading a form at wwwcoloradomtneduregister

in person or via fax or mail Submit the form to the Rifle campus Call 625-1871 for more information

July 2Filoha Meadows Firefly and Rare Orchid WalkFireflies uniquely rare orchids and thermal wetlands are only part of what makes Filoha Meadows special Join Roaring Fork Conservancy staff and plant ecologist Lisa Tasker to tour areas of the meadows closed to public access The walk will be held from 7 pm - 930 pm Filoha Meadows is located between Car-bondale and Redstone by the Crystal River Please dress appropriately as this free tour will take place rain or shine Registration is required For more information call 927-1290

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BeACon send it to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Simply read the red pen in hand and point out our slup-ips I mean slip-ups to usSend in your entries by the end of the month to

NewspaperPO Box 3895Grand Junction CO 81502

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Metoyer the winner of a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse

Do you hate msspelled words mssing punctuaton marks + bad grammer

as much ass we do

Herersquos your chance to become a defender of the English language

Each mistake you catch will count as one entry At the end of the month wersquoll draw from the entries and one lucky eagle eyed reader will win a gift certificate T-shirt cash or something else of value

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

AttentionBEACON Advertisers

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Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

Call for informationNow on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Nuts about your heart You will be after you read thispage 5

Why Medicaid matters for people with

Medicare page 9

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessfAll 2011

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Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 29-Sept 2

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

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Advertising Team

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

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Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

This ad runsmonths Starting month

Pay for it Rates $29 for 30 words or less Additional words $1 each

cash check credit card name on card exp date cvc

Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

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name

address

city state zip

telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Jamie M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

is growing and wersquore looking for a sales person to grow with us

Send your letter and resume to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

Shower amp Tub Enclosures bull Rescreens amp New Screens

NEED GLASS REPAIR No Job Too Small

Same day service on most autoglass

Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garField county 39

By Cheryl Currier

Valley Senior Center summer scheduleThe Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute St in Parachute will suspend some of its regular activi-ties during the summer so everyone can have a change of pace to enjoy leisure and summer plans The center will resume its regular schedule in September Wednesday noon lunches will continue throughout the sum-mer Bingo nights will continue every first and third Saturday at 630 pm Pinochle and Tips and Talks on Tues-days will not meet in June July and August For more information call 285-7216

Grief workshop seriesAlpine Hospice 1517 Blake Ave in Glenwood Springs is hosting a four-week series of workshops to learn and understand the grief process as well as address the concerns that arise from loss Learn a new tool each week to help you move through your grief journey The workshops will be held starting June 7 and are from 1 pm-230 pm These workshops are free and open to the public For more information call 945-1475 or email aulianoalpinehospicecarecom

Glenwood MarketThe 2012 Glenwood Market opens Tuesday June 12 and will run every Tuesday evening through September 25 The market is open from 4 pm to dusk It features farmers and ranchers selling local produce local chefs giving cooking demonstra-tions food vendors arts and crafts and other special events The market is located on Ninth Street between Grand and Cooper Avenue Park-ing is available in the lot between the Springs Theater and the Bank of Colorado right across the street

Carbondale Wild West RodeoThe rodeo in Carbondale kicks off the season Thursday June 7 and runs every Thursday evening to August 23 Gates open at 530 pm The rodeo is

held at the Gus Darien Riding Arena County Road 100 (Catherine Store Road) in Carbondale Admission is $10 for adults and $30 for a carload (six people or less) Itrsquos a small time rodeo with big time fun

Party at the Pavilion in Silt The concert series at the Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion 648 N Seventh St continues June 9 with a line up of young musicians Gates open at 3 pm Featured local talent will in-clude Guilt by Association and Reno Divorce Red Tide Rising will take the stage at 5 pm Black Pacific plays at 8 pm Tickets are $15 and can be pur-chased at Silt Town Hall Funds will help support building a skate park in Silt Concerts continue in July and August Visit wwwtownofsiltorg for more information or call 876-2353

Fourth of July celebrations Freedom Celebration in New CastleTalbott Enterprises will be hosting their annual Fourth of July celebra-tion at Apple Tree Park in New Castle Festivities begin with a flag raising at noon Games are scheduled for children in the afternoon Enter-tainment begins at 5 pm featuring Western Slope Stompers Rodz for God the New Hope Worship Band Nicole Hope and special guest Danny Oertli Fireworks will begin promptly at 930 pm Volunteers to help chaperone the afternoon games are needed For more information or to volunteer call 984-2943

Barbecue in ParachuteEveryone is welcome at the annual Fourth of July barbecue at the Valley Senior Center 540 N Parachute Ave The barbecue starts at noon Feast on grilled hamburgers hot dogs and brats along with homemade salads hot dishes and desserts provided by members Why not leave the shop-ping and cooking to the seniors this year and enjoy the patriotic holiday among old and new friends Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and must be purchased by June 27 For more information call Jeanette at 285-9512

Garfield County Beacon Bits

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Jeanette Kiphart for ad rates243-8829

AttentionBEACON Advertisers

1

2

3

970 243-8829

Got GamemdashHelp us and the Grand Junction Parks Department get the word out about this summerrsquos annual Western Colorado Senior Games Show your support for active aging by advertising in our special (center-spread pull-out) section of the July BeaCon which will have a comprehensive listing of events and registrationAdvertising Deadline June 20 2012Publication Date July 2 2012

The ldquocontinuum-of-carerdquo that one goes through as they age can be a confusing and expensive process BeaCon readers know that first hand as a sponsor of this important publication you can show our readers how you can best help them and their loved ones navigate the aging process after all ldquogetting old isnrsquot for sissiesrdquoAdvertising Deadline July 20 2012Publication Date July 30 2012

Call for informationNow on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Nuts about your heart You will be after you read thispage 5

Why Medicaid matters for people with

Medicare page 9

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessfAll 2011

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Aug 29-Sept 2

Parks amp recreation

Senior Games

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games

western colorado

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos Advertising Team

Family moments such as Pirate Day at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley impact quality of life more than anything else With a staff like this to care for you long-term care may not seem so bad after all

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

In a recent study of todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults a healthy mind and body was cited as the topic of most interest to them Because of our read-ersrsquo keen interest in health and wellness we have committed to publish this special insert three times a year (Jan May Sept) with ads and articles created around you and your businessAdvertising Deadline august 20 2012Publication Date august 27 2012

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

This ad runsmonths Starting month

Pay for it Rates $29 for 30 words or less Additional words $1 each

cash check credit card name on card exp date cvc

Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

fax 800 536-7516 email beaconpendantpublishingcom

name

address

city state zip

telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Jamie M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

is growing and wersquore looking for a sales person to grow with us

Send your letter and resume to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

Shower amp Tub Enclosures bull Rescreens amp New Screens

NEED GLASS REPAIR No Job Too Small

Same day service on most autoglass

Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

40 classiFieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

Home Services

Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

Antiques Appraisals Estate Sales With over 30 years in the antique appraisal and estate sale business Great American Estate Sales is the valleyrsquos leader in appraisals and estate liquidation Settling an estate moving into a smaller home or just simplifying your lifestyle Great American Estate Sales can provide a worry-free and quick solution Free consultation 242-2443

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Convert your tub into a safe accessible shower in just one day We also do complete bathroom remodels The Tile Meister 244-8453

Reliable Estate Sales Are you in the midst of a stressful relocation or passing of a loved one Let us handle the burden of personal property liquidation from start to finish Contact Mark Bluhm at 260-2327 cash4bresnannet or wwwreliableestatesalesnet

Neat And Tidy Window Cleaning Special Free standard window cleaning (limit 10) with scheduled home cleaning Licensed and insured Major credit cards accepted 314-4083

Accessibility Services Grab bars Walk in tubsshowers Licensed plumberhandyman ldquoServing Western Colorado since 1989rdquo Free estimates Compare and save 985-1403

SCENE CLEARLY LLC Window cleaners specializing in making your day a little brighter Grand Junction area Call Frank Cordova at 242-1264

DRYWALL REPAIR amp PAINTING Hang tape finish texture and paint Room additions and remodels 40 years experience References available Senior discounts 589-6732

970-245-0834

Avoid costly lAwsuitsSlab-jacking can raise sunken

concrete

(usually costs 50 less than replacement)

FREE estimates

Mays ConstruCtion

Lawn and Garden Services

A Cut Above Tree Services Proper pruning storm damage tree removal Licensed and insured Free estimates Family owned and operated 200-3740

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance Call for spring clean up 234-1607

LAWN MAINTENANCE Weekly mowing and trimming Sprinkler upkeep Starting as low as $30 a week Free estimates Please call Scott with CS Lawn Solutions 986-9003

Miscellaneous Services

Pure-Beginner Gun Classes New to guns You just found friendly small professional classes Men and women certified instructors 270-3203 or purelandsecuritystrategyresourceinternationalcom

PATTONrsquoS HANDYMAN and LAWN SERVICE Professional reliable low rates free estimates senior discounts I will beat anyonersquos current price and provide better service Insured and references available Call Jeff 208-5929

Affordable Actions Moving Services ldquoWe take care of what you treasurerdquo Specializing in loading and unloading rental trucks Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau Contact us at 812-7243 or castin365yahoocom

Wanted to Buy

BUYING COINS AND CURRENCY US Silver Dollars 90 Silver Eagles Krugerrands Maple Leafs Gold and Silver Bars Proof Sets Mint Sets Currency Collections Hoards Accumulations of any size Call 242-5374

CASH Paid for old Stuff Wind up menrsquos wristpocket watches Gold and silver jewelry Pockethunting knives antique firearms fishing gear toys BB guns old Colorado bottles old motorcycles radios and amp railroad military mining items wwwcash4oldstuffnet Mark 260-2327

Buying old clothing Costume jewelry purses sewing patterns and perfumes (pre-1970s) Call Linda 234-4736 or 1-800-572-7670

Buying BOOKS Non-fiction history nature westerns religion antique reference etc Also buying stamp collections Call Frank at 241-7778 Will pick up

For Sale

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller NEW FastStart engine Ships FREE One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book 888-703-2715

Four plots at Memorial Gardens All four $3800$1000 each Plus half transfer Please call 242-2774

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

deadline 20th of the preceding month Wanted to Buy Classes Events Work Wanted

Real Estate for Sale Services For Sale Help Wanted

Real Estate for Rent Personals Other

This ad runsmonths Starting month

Pay for it Rates $29 for 30 words or less Additional words $1 each

cash check credit card name on card exp date cvc

Send it in beacon po box 3895 Grand Junction Co 81502

fax 800 536-7516 email beaconpendantpublishingcom

name

address

city state zip

telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Jamie M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

is growing and wersquore looking for a sales person to grow with us

Send your letter and resume to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

Shower amp Tub Enclosures bull Rescreens amp New Screens

NEED GLASS REPAIR No Job Too Small

Same day service on most autoglass

Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

June 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom classiFieds 41

Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Two side-by-side cemetery plots Garden of Christus For additional information please contact cali2boundyahoocom or call 702-647-1128

Golf clubs Operation Interdependence was donated a used starter set of golf clubs bag and 250 practice balls Good for anyone of any age wanting to learn to play golf For a donation of $80 you will receive the clubs bag and balls plus a tax deduction letter For more information or to see call Karon at 523-4217

Victoria 10 Scooter Three years old garaged and not used for the last 18 months $1500 Pride Silver Star hitch lift for scooter $1500 Both for $2500 New two wheel walker $75 Please call 242-2774 for more information

Personals

Grand Junction Gentleman Healthy active retired gentleman in Grand Junction who lives fully and capable of loving fully Looking for similar lady 70s to 80s Please call Jay at 241-1226

Miscellaneous

Wanted Used Wheelchairs Joni and Friends Ministry restores wheelchairs delivers to third world countries Will accept wheelchair parts walkers and canes Please contact Connie Roberts for pick-up 812-5024

Help Wanted

sales person wantedThe BEACON Senior Newspaper

is growing and wersquore looking for a sales person to grow with us

Send your letter and resume to beaconpendantpublishingcom

Foster Home Caregiver

Please contact 970-263-2854

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is looking for foster caregivers who are willing to accept veterans into their own homes and provide room and board 24 hour-a-day supervision and assistance with daily personal and medical care Formal or informal caretaking experi-ence needed Financial reimbursement is provided directly by the veteran and may range from $1500-$3000 a month per veteran

Real Estate for Rent

Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments 55 and older no smoking or pets 3032 N 15th St Call 245-1712 for appointment

Fountain Greens Condo 2 bedrooms 2 12 bathrooms washerdryer attached garage no pets or smoking Available June for $995month Please call 256-1649 or 523-6974

Real Estate for Sale

COUNTRY QUIET CITY CLOSE Immaculate 1232 sq ft ranch style home with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Quality built in 1999 like new condition Priced at $44900 For more information and to see inside this beautiful home call 683-0024

Home Care

PASCOSW INCSkilled and unskilled homemaking andor

personal care Skilled nursing specialize in wound care physical therapy occupational therapy CNA social work pre-op post-op services PASCOSW carriers certification for Mi childrenrsquos hospice and Tbi waivers

Please call for courtesy evaluation of your home care needs

Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

Cortez (970)565-6833 Durango (970) 247-1211 Montrose (970)

240-1771 Toll Free (877) 685-6833wwwpascoswcom

We pay CASH for Diabetic Test Strips Most types unopened unexpired Up to $10 per box Call 433-7110

The GlassBrokerage970-243-4507

2200 E Main bull Grand Junction bull Open 8am - 5pm M-F amp 8am - Noon Sat bull All Credit Cards Accepted

New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

Shower amp Tub Enclosures bull Rescreens amp New Screens

NEED GLASS REPAIR No Job Too Small

Same day service on most autoglass

Come Grow Old With UsVery unique opportunity

Whether you yourself are looking into assisted living oryou are looking for your parents we are looking for you

We have a darling 1600 sq ft country home just 100feet from our own back door

We have been in the caretaking business for 30 years caring for the elderly and disabled

If you know a young at heart couple or single personwho still loves beautiful country living tinkering aroundwith gardening and flowers then this is the place for them

The definition of assisted living to us means assistingyou with dressing bathing transportation laundry light housekeeping and one meal per day

We will have a trained CNA on the premises during theday who will come when you need her then she will getout of your space so you wonrsquot be bothered For night timeconcerns or emergencies we are only 100 feet away

If this is something you might want to look into pleasecall me at 242-7077

----Sondra and Max Hastings

H a pp y Fatherrsquos Day June 17

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

42 Kudos amp Kvetch wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom June 2012

ldquoI just got through reading the BeA-Con I enjoy it so much I like the jokes the best but Irsquom moving out of town and need to cancel my subscriptionrdquo - Charlotte I Grand Junction

Kevin Thank you No need to cancel as we can change your address and no need to worry as we have many subscribers who live all over the United States

ldquoon behalf of the ShareFest church-es thank you so much for your support of ShareFest 2012 We live in such a caring and giving community and hav-ing the BeACon Senior newspaper be such a giving business is a blessing to us all Thank you againrdquo - Debe Colby Director of Outreach Ministries at First Presbyterian Church

Kevin Debe we are happy to help Irsquod like to thank you and the other ShareFest volunteers for demonstrat-ing Christrsquos love here on Earth

ldquoWhere did all of the good writers from the Grand Junction Free Press end up athellipthe BeACon My husband and I love your paperrdquo - Lynn L Grand Junction

Kevin I wish I appreciate your roundabout way of complimenting our writers I love our paper too Actually when the Free Press laid off most of its staff they simply moved away However one of their best writers Steve Beauregard now writes a weekly column for the Daily Sentinel

ldquoI try to pick up the BeACon at the beginning of each month I read it and if there is nothing that I want to cut out I take it back and put it in your rack so someone else can read it Better than tossing it in my recycle boxrdquo - Chris L Montrose

Kevin Thanks Chris Because of read-ers like you we are able to keep our paper free to read and keep advertis-ing rates as low as possible Can you imagine if the government would do that

kudos kudos ldquoWhen will the powers that be realize that we seniors are tired of our taxes continually going up Donrsquot they realize that if a tax is a percentage it goes up automatically with inflationrdquo - Adam M Grand Junction

ldquoTo all of the idiots who believe that the Mayans predicted the end of the world get a clue They just ran out of their own time to finish the project In the meantime yoursquore hoarding food stockpiling weapons and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy thatrsquos going to end up hurting the rest of usrdquo - Jason S Grand Junction

ldquoWhy are television execs bring-ing back that whack job Charlie Sheen this fall season There are so many other (sane) actors and actresses that deserve a chance Irsquom disgustedrdquo - Brenda T Parachute

Kevin The answer Brenda is greed But it will only work if we watch it

ldquoI donrsquot appreciate our downtown churches packing up and moving to the suburbs Shouldnrsquot they grow where God planted themrdquo - Brandon M Grand Junction

ldquoI dislike diesel vehicles letting out their black exhaust fumes onto my clean white car There should be a law against thisrdquo -G G Grand Junction

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcomWanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

By Ron Pollack

Therersquos been a lot of scaremonger-ing lately about the future of the

Medicare program Is Medicare really going broke How serious is the Medicare ldquocrisisrdquo

Here are some facts to help you decide

First you should understand that this is all a bit like the boy who keeps crying ldquowolfrdquo The Medicare trust fund which covers hospitalization and which is financed by the Medicare payroll taxes we all pay during our working years was previously predicted to run short of funds in 1972 And in 1993 And in 2003 It never went broke of course because each time Con-gress made small adjustments to the program to resolve the problem

Now the latest report from the Medicare trustees has projected that the trust fund will run short in 2024 So yes there is reason for concern about Medicarersquos future but no cause for panic This report is like the maintenance reminder light on your dashboard not a red alarm bell Just because you need to change the oil in your car it doesnrsquot mean you need to junk it Similarly this new projection doesnrsquot require a radical transformation of Medicare Once again Congress could make small adjustments that would extend the life of the programmdashadjustments like a modest increase in the payroll tax for example All they need is the political will

Second you may have heard the news that the House of Representa-tives passed a budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher program (supporters call it ldquopremium

supportrdquo) Under the House plan everyone born after 1957 would no longer get a guaranteed set of Medi-care benefits Instead theyrsquod get a voucher to purchase insurance If

that voucher was insufficient to purchase good coverage

they would have to pay the dif-ference out of

their own pocketsAt the same time the

House-passed budget would repeal the health care law thereby making prescription

drugs and preventive care more expensive for todayrsquos seniors And because the health care law

extended the life of the Medicare trust fund from 2017 to the mid-

2020s Medicarersquos finances would actually be worse off not better

But whatever you think of this proposal itrsquos unlikely to become law any time soon It probably couldnrsquot get enough votes to pass in the Sen-ate and if it did President Obama would certainly veto it

Third the people who tell you we have to destroy Medicare in order to save it are people who have never supported the program The pro-posal they are pushing whether they admit itrsquos a voucher or insist on call-

ing it ldquopremium supportrdquo is a way to put an end to the Medi-

care program as we have known and depended on it The voucher was brought up last year toomdashand it was defeated last year

Therersquos no question we can and should

make Medicare fiscally stronger for todayrsquos seniors

and future generations But that requires an honest conversa-tion about prioritiesmdashand an end to fearmongering to scaring seniors simply to promote a radical ideologi-cal agenda

Medicarersquos future Concern Yes Panic No

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 years

Travel and Recreation

As our long overdue summer season approaches we begin to look for places to travel and have fun

We at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary are celebrating over 100 years in business We have cared about and for the families of Western Colorado during the past century and will carry on with the same dedication and service in our second century

We hope that you will travel with safety and care in mind at all times NO DRINKING and DRIVING and NO TEXTING and DRIVING at the same time Use a hands free phone or better yet none at all Take a real vacation and forget about talking about everything thatrsquos going on at home

Remember the ldquogood old daysrdquo when a vacation meant that you relaxed and enjoyed being far away from it all

Have fun and relax ldquoLife is precious donrsquot waste itrdquo

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

9AMFINAL9AM

FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Newstropolis TribuneEXTRA

TO THE RESCUENo one suspects the suburb-dwelling Parrs are really a family of superheroes But not even the governmentrsquos super secret National Supers Agency and Superhero Relocation

Program can keep the Incredibles from saving the world from the evil likes of Bomb Voyage and Syndrome On June 15 and 16 the Incredibles are back joining ldquosupersrdquo of various powers at the American Cancer Societyrsquos Superheroes Relay for Life cele-brating courageous cancer survivors and offering hope for a cure

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FINAL2635 N 7TH STREET bull GRAND JUNCTION CO bull 970-298-2273

SUPER SUPPORTWith super talents that run the gamutmdashincredible strength incredible speed incredible stretchabilitymdashthe Incredibles are well you know The services to support patients and families of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center are pretty incredible too Medical emotional and spiritual support surround patients and families like a hug from Elastigirl during treatment and long after including a cancer survivorship program in association with the LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network of the Lance Armstrong Foundation

SUPER TEAMWORKEvery superhero has his or her ldquotalentsrdquo St Maryrsquos Cancer Center has formed quite a talented team toomdashmedical oncologists radiation oncolo-gists a gynecologic oncologist hematologists pathologists nurses pharmacists and technol-ogists Patients benefit from the expertise of all these specialists and the latest in technology surgery and medicine

EVER VIGILANTThe superhero crime-fighting business never stands stillmdashmore devious and dastardly villains new and improved super suits the next generation of heroes with never-before-seen powers Cancer care and St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center never stop advancing either An affiliation with University of Colorado Cancer Center gives St Maryrsquos patients access to cancer clinical trials which test tomorrowrsquos medications and treatments Clinical trial partici-pants contribute to medical advances and may receive the latest cancer treatments before they are widely available

Survivorsrsquo Celebration DinnerSaturday June 9 5-7 pmCentral High School Gym550 Warrior Way

Super suits and capes optional

Cancer survivors and a sidekick are invited to a feast fit for a superhero Chat with the physicians and staff of St Maryrsquos Regional Cancer Center considered heroes by many Swap super adventures with friends old and new And assume the pose hands on hips head held high cape (optional) snapping in the wind gazing intently into the future because you are a survivor

Call 298-2351 for dinner reservation for survivor and caregiver

American Cancer Societyrsquos

Relay for LifeJune 15-16 2012

June 15 600 pmOpening Ceremonies and Survivorsrsquo Lap

Long Family Memorial Park3117 F Road (near Central High School)

Grand Junction ColoradoGo to wwwrelayforlifeorg for details and to register

Standing Up to CancerST MARYrsquoS HOSPITAL amp REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER