December 2012 Vol 26 No 12

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 40 Computer Advice 29DeltaMontrose County 34Finance 28Garfield County 38Health amp Wellness 10Laughing Matters 16Local Lore 20Mesa County 30Parks amp Recreation 22River City Singles 31Travel amp Recreation 18

Handcrafted for the holidaysThese local items make great gifts year-round but especially for the holidays Read more on page 6

Santa is coming to townActually he lives here in Grand Junc-tion and hersquos raising money for local veterans Read our exclusive interview with Santa inside

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 31510 Readers

Small town loveAppleton was a tight-knit community 100 years ago and remains the same today Read more on page 20

Celebrate the holidays with some of the arearsquos finest merchants inside this monthrsquos insertNow on the web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos Advertising Team

The sock monkey Bringing generations closer for Christmaspage 8

Mike Allen 55 poses with oversized toys at his down-town Grand Junction store Toys for the Fun of It

Your Guide to a Happy Hol iday

2012

Holiday Gift Guidebull bull

Photo by Melanie Wiseman

Charlotte Gardner center looks for-ward to Christmas with her family

Seniors want your presencenot presents

2 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

S e n i o r L i v i n g

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom eDitorial 3

Should City sell golf courseBy Kevin K VanGundy

During this season of generosity the story of Lew and Mildred

Burkeyrsquos gift of 18 acres of land to the City of Grand Junction may have you questioning your giving Forty-five years ago the Burkeys gave land to the City in hopes that it would someday be a park and a benefit to the community

The couple has since passed away and the struggle to build Burkey Park has been passed to Lewrsquos younger brother Ben (You can read about the struggle on page 42 of this monthrsquos BEACON)

Like many of lifersquos problems itrsquos not some-thing that more than a few million dollars canrsquot fix But then that is the challenge isnrsquot it When the Lincoln Park Golf Course was built it was the best golf course in town But that was long ago and now there are bigger and better courses to play Why not sell that land to two of the biggest economic engines in town Colorado Mesa University and the VA Hospital That money could

then be used to build a much needed communitysenior center at the Bur-key Park location Vote for or against online at BeaconSeniorNewscom

The best gift is timeI think that this monthrsquos cover story

is one of the most poignant stories that wersquove pub-lished Seniors me included donrsquot want ldquopresentsrdquo from their children as much as they want their ldquopresencerdquo

In visiting with many older folks over the years I have learned that one of the things they dis-like most is the loneliness that often accompa-nies aging Irsquove never spoke with a cen-tenarian that has longed for material pos-sessions but all have missed the company of friends and family

Please join my family and me as we vol-unteer to de-liver and share a Christmas Eve meal with area seniors who may not be as blessed

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4 cover Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Cloie Sandlin

Comfort Keepers is teaming up with other local senior agencies to provide a delicious Christmas meal and friendly company to homebound seniors in Mesa County during the day on Christ-mas Eve

Grand Villa Assisted Living cooks and prepares a complete Christmas meal and seniors have the option of turkey or ham and pumpkin pie or apple pie complete with all the trimmings Volun-teers are needed to load plates and de-liver meals but also to sit and eat with seniors if they desire company Groups that would like to sing carols or provide some holiday entertainment would make the meal even more special

ldquoSeeing that extra smile on peoplersquos faces is amazingrdquo Comfort Keepers General Manager Mary Kuhn said

The program served 160 people last year Now in its third year the number is anticipated to double Meals will be delivered between 130 pm and 330 pm This service is available to ALL of Mesa Countymdashfrom Collbran and DeBeque to Whitewater to Mack to Gateway

For those seniors that are not home-bound the Atrium of the Grand Valley will cater a full Christmas buffet free of charge from noon to 4 pm in their activity room 3260 N 12th St

ldquoAll we ask is that you have fun and eat your fillrdquo Ben Krug with The Atrium said ldquoWe donrsquot want any senior to be alone at this time of yearrdquo

To have a meal delivered to your home or to volunteer call 241-8818

Seniors want your presence for the holidays not your presents By Melanie Wiseman

Who doesnrsquot love seeing a bright-eyed child excit-

edly tear open a Christmas gift The delight in the eyes of chil-dren during the holidays is most likely about the presents The delight in the eyes of seniors during the holidays however is more likely about your presence

Through lifersquos changes one thing remains constant in the lives of seniors the love honor and respect from friends and loved ones are what matter most No one knows this better than Pam Gardner 59 and her mother Charlotte Gardner 84

ldquoWhen you go through chang-es and difficult times you see the value of friends and familyrdquo Pam said ldquoItrsquos touching to see how people want to reach out and thatrsquos really the spirit of the holidaysrdquo

Getting together this Christmas will be different for both mother and daughter as changes and losses throughout the year have been great Pam lost her husband and love of her life Dan in May and after living with one of her two daughters for the past nine years Charlotte faced a life change by moving into The Fountains of Hill-top in October

ldquoThis is a big change for momrdquo Pam said ldquoThere is not a lot Mom needs We are just going to plan some special things together like seeing the lights and some fun family experi-ences I love having all three of my kids and the grandkids together in a big group with the little ones running around One thing Irsquove loved about our family is that we have always gotten together at the holidaysrdquo

Pam recalled the first Christmas after her father passed away over 30 years ago

ldquoIt was awkwardrdquo Pam said

ldquoEveryone came to sit at the table and no one wanted to sit in the chair where my dad usually satrdquo

This being the first Christmas with-out her husband Pam said ldquoWersquoll be moving some chairs around and invit-ing some people we havenrsquot usually had over before I think it will lighten things uprdquo

Neither Pam nor Charlotte men-tioned gift giving when talking about the holidays only the importance of family presence

ldquoI have a wonderful family who has always been so supportiverdquo Charlotte

said ldquoThey have shared their lives and homes with merdquo

Charlotte even took her family into consideration when selecting her apart-ment making sure there was room for plenty of company

ldquoI have a hide-a-bed for the little onesrdquo she said ldquoand the second bedroom is for whoever else wants to visitrdquo

ldquoPeople need the special pleasures in life in addition to the basic necessitiesrdquo The Fountains of Hilltop Activity Coordinator Linda Larson 57 said ldquoLove dignity and beauty in life are as basic as physical needs I believe we try to incorporate that every day here at the Fountains not just at the holidays when loneliness and depression are most prevalent This is their home and we need to be mindful of that For those residents who may feel iso-

lated and alone we offer friendship We in a sense are their extended family and they become ours as well The compassion and care that we ex-tend on a day-to-day basis hopefully fills a void that they may be feeling from time to timerdquo

Being that her family is so spread out Verda Patterson 81 spends the holidays doing activities with other members of First United Methodist

ChurchldquoMy friend Sue and I have

been adopted by friends for the holidaysrdquo Patterson said ldquoWe get together for a nice meal and all bring something to sharerdquo

Patterson recalled the memories of Christmases be-

fore she lost her husband John eight years ago

ldquoWe always bought gifts for every-one in the familyrdquo Patterson said ldquoAfter years on my knees wrapping presents and wondering if they

After moving and downsizing so many times we donrsquot

need anything

Christmas volunteers needed

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom cover Story 5

would like the gift and think-ing if they needed it they prob-ably bought it for themselves we decided to give to people we knew were in need Now if I do give a gift I donate in the honor of someone to the Heifer Project Smile Train Doctors Without Borders or Roice-Hurstrdquo

Even though some seniors keep busy year-round or are sur-rounded by family there is still a void they wish they could fill

ldquoWhat means more than anything is spending time with loved ones and familyrdquo Shirley Quinn 77 said ldquoI love talking listen-ing to Christmas music and looking at the lights I keep busy but Irsquom still lonelymdashlonely for Chuckrdquo

Being with family has become all the more important for Quinn after losing her husband Chuck last year

ldquoWhat I value most are the daily calls I get from my daughter Shyrlrdquo Quinn said ldquoSometimes she asks if I just want to hang out That can mean running errands or just being with me I tell her all the time shersquos such a gift to merdquo

For Joe and Betty Pickard there came a time when they needed to move closer to one of their four kids

ldquoWe ended up in Grand Junction near Carolyn our oldestrdquo Joe 95 said ldquoItrsquos been wonderful to have more family aroundrdquo

Since 1965 the Pickards have moved so many times that their fam-ily ended up fragmented all over the US leaving no opportunities to all be together

ldquoIn 1982 Betty and I were living in Arkansas and we made a declaration that we were all going to get togeth-errdquo Joe said

Their daughter Carolyn Brown 72 said the event was monumental

ldquoNow we try to get together every other yearrdquo she said

In regards to gift giving Betty 92 said gifts are not important

ldquoAfter moving and downsizing

so many times we donrsquot need any-thingrdquo she said

The Pickards now reside at The Atrium in a simple cozy apartment

ldquoPeople last presents donrsquotrdquo Carolyn said ldquoNot all families are

like that Irsquom blessed with a wonderful familyrdquo

If you asked Carolyn and her husband Dave 79 about the best gift they ever

received they would probably say each other After losing both of their spouses Carolyn and Dave married 12 years ago

ldquoIt was genuinely a God thingrdquo Carolyn said

What about families who face the challenge of being together because of the great distances between them

Jerry and Phyllis Burdick dealt with this challenge for nearly 20 years with their four children and nine grandchil-dren spread out between Chi-na the Philippines Washington and Virginia For the Burdicks involvement in church and get-ting together with friends fills in the gap

ldquoWith the evolution of tech-nology we have never felt alonerdquo Jerry 75 said ldquoWersquore connected electronically Years ago we relied on letters which had a six-week turn around internationally Then came emails and now we skype We talk and see our family in real timerdquo

Mary and Jeff Harmeling also understand the physical separation of family The last five years their daughter Mindy has worked in Afghanistan Emailing and skyping around busy schedules and a 12-hour time difference allow them to remain close During the holidays the Harmelings frequently open their doors to friends who donrsquot have fam-ily close by

ldquoItrsquos a blessing to have a home and enough food to share with people who might otherwise be alonerdquo Mary 58 said ldquoWhen yoursquore alone you learn to live with your aloneness but when the holidays come around itrsquos differentrdquo

As Victim Services Coordinator for the Grand Junction Police Depart-ment Mary said she has learned the powerful value and meaning of presence

ldquoAny time you spend with someone is very honoring of themrdquo Mary said

When asked what they would like for Christmas many seniors reply ldquoOh I donrsquot need a thingrdquo They may not need any ldquothingrdquo but chances are they need you There is no need to apologize for not buying a senior a gift Your presence is priceless and the best present they will ever receive

The Burdicks visiting their son Todd in China

Pam Gardner 59 with her mother Charlotte Gardner 84

Publisher Kevin VanGundy

Founding Publisher Susan Capps

Editor Cloie Sandlin

Office Manager Genevra Shal

Graphic Design Heidi Graf

Production Photographer Karen Jones

Delivery Anouk Olson

Advertising Sales Sue Bowen

Advertising Sales Linda Lovendahl

Sales Assistant Michelle Hooper

Delta-Montrose BureauAdvertising Sales Virginia Carlile

Delivery JR Milner

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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

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National amp Regional Award-Winning Publication

Cover Photo4 generations Charlotte Gard-ner 84 center daughter Pam Gardner 59 on right grand-

daughter Stacy Sandoval 40 on left and standing great-grandson Taylor Sandoval 20 and great-granddaughter Ciara Sandoval 13

6 Feature Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Terri Benson

Julie Brotherton 60 wants to preserve the

nostalgia of costume jew-elry before itrsquos lost forever by turning other peoplersquos trash into treasure She haunts flea markets garage sales and accepts gifts of broken and unwanted jewelry from friends tak-ing the bits and pieces and creating new one-of-a-kind artwork and jewelry She can take someonersquos old outdated family jewelry and make it into something they would wear

Her first lsquoremade jewelryrsquo consisted of two empty 7-ounce Coors pony cans filched from the trash attached chain and old screw-back earrings and worn during lunch one day in junior high

ldquoThe teachers werenrsquot as amused as my classmates and I got suspendedrdquo Brotherton said

Originally from Albuquerque Brotherton came to Grand Junction in 1993

Brotherton suffers from a serious allergy to base metals If she wears anything less than 14 karat gold her skin turns red and swells When doctors pinned her broken foot they had to remove the pin due to a seri-ous infection She had a bout with breast cancer and had to nix the plan to insert a titanium marker or face more emergency removal surgery Since she couldnrsquot afford to wear high priced quality gold pieces all the time she started finding plastic glass stone string and other types of jewelry

ldquoMy inspiration evolves as I createrdquo Brotherton said ldquobut I get a flash as I see the different pieces to-gether When I donrsquot have time to work on them right then I stuff the pieces into a bag-gie until I do As soon as I see them again it comes right back to merdquo

Brotherton wasnrsquot convinced

she had real talent until one day she looked at her projects and thought ldquoWho would ever want to buy any of itrdquo

She started wearing her jewelry to work and held jewelry parties get-ting compliments and sales

With a business plan in place Brotherton started One Design at a Time Brotherton has expanded her work to masks 3D multi-media art shoe deacutecor purses and ldquofascinatorsrdquo (headbands hair clips and hats mod-eled after the elaborate headwear of British Royals) Her signature piece is a mask with an elaborate jeweled headdress She made it for an Heir-looms for Hospice fundraiser

ldquoI loved it so much I bought it back at the auctionrdquo Brotherton said

Brotherton can do custom works She can work with a specific color scheme or style and she does the wall art that can incorporate items

you want to keep but

Handcrafted for the holidays

donrsquot know what to do withSome of her jewelry is priced

under $25 but some of her artwork and masks cost thousands For more information stop by the Business Incubatorrsquos Holiday Open House on December 13 or call her at 257-1035

Horse art by TeshaTesha Hammonds 72 is setting

out on a new career as a sculptress Shersquos already enjoyed a long career as an artist working in charcoal oil pencil pastel watercolor and other mixed media Her home is packed with framed artmdashmostly horses but also landscapes portraits a New Mexico Vine and Wine Society post-er and a cover for Appaloosa Journal She started painting at age 10 with her brotherrsquos paint set

Recently Hammonds received an email asking that she submit an entry to the Trail of the Painted Pony competition where statues were auc-

tioned off at the Breederrsquos

Cup

Classic last month in Santa Anita California to ben-efit the chaplaincy

ldquoIrsquom one of three win-nersrdquo Hammonds said ldquoIrsquom not sure how they heard about me but it could have been from my website wwwhorseart byteshacomrdquo

Until that point her only exposure to sculpture was a drawing class in college

taught by a sculptor and a commis-sion to make a horse-head cookie jar

Hammonds was born and raised in New Jersey where she met her husband of 52 years Don while he was in the Marines They moved to Ohio and on to El Paso Texas where she lived and raised a family for 25 years In Texas she was surrounded by quarter horses and many of their friends were lsquohorse peoplersquo includ-ing Willie Shoemaker who grew up less than 100 miles away She loved horses and started using them in artwork

About five years after she began painting horses while in her late 40s Hammonds decided she wanted to learn more about equine anatomy so she could do a better job paint-ing them She went to the Kentucky Horse Park and the Academy of Equine Art where she studied under well-known artists Sam Savitt Faye

Moore James Crow and her favor-ite Jean Bowman (who did all

the King Ranch portraits) perfecting her technique It was in Kentucky that she realized there were many different types of horses It was there that she met thoroughbreds

ldquoThey were fantasticmdash

Julie Brotherton right created these one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces from other peoplersquos old jewelry and unwanted items

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Feature Story 7

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horse races and shows These venues allowed her the opportunity to do research on racing equipment and make contacts that led to later com-missions The Hammonds still meet people from lsquoback in the dayrsquo

ldquoThe horse world is relatively smallrdquo Don said

After moving to Grand Junction Hammonds met a neighbor that was involved with the Bookcliff mus-tangs He gave her photos of some of the herd She couldnrsquot believe how beautiful they were even out on their own Shersquos now a member of Friends of the Mustangs and is glad the group and BLM work so hard at keeping the herd from outgrowing their range

Hammonds can do custom por-traits of animals or family members and can work off photographs She has many works that would make fantastic holiday gifts for someone with horses or someone with a love of horses

Hammonds plans to continue working with all different types of media especially sculpture

ldquoI wish Irsquod gotten into it a long time agordquo she said ldquoIrsquove always strived to create 3-D art from 2-D workrdquo

See more of Ham-mondsrsquo work at wwwhorseart byteshacom To purchase call 245-5547 or email teejim577gmailcom

elegant sleek and fastrdquo Hammonds said ldquoHorses are the greatest ath-letes next to humansrdquo

Hammondsrsquo style has evolved over time and she favors a blending tech-nique when using pencil because she feels it shows equine muscle tone better than the more common line and cross-hatch styles

Hammonds studied hard and learned her craft well selling from galleries in Arizona New Mexico Colorado and Texas She has taken on many commissions mainly on horses

ldquoThe biggest problem with com-missions is trying to figure out whatrsquos in peoplersquos heads just from talking to themrdquo Hammonds said ldquoYou canrsquot fool the owner or a trainer They know their horses inside and out I once did a trio of horses for a lady When I pulled the picture out she looked at it and said lsquoI think the neck on that one is a little too thickrsquo I went back and measured the horse and she was rightrdquo

Hammonds also designed Christmas cards featuring Santa and racehorses and sold them all over the world Lately the market has been too soft for good gallery sales and she has concentrat-ed on just enjoying working

ldquoItrsquos always hard for her to let go of her paintings any-wayrdquo her husband Don said

In the mean-time several family members have lsquodibsrsquo on different pieces

The Ham-monds owned race horses themselvesmdashsome of which were big win-ners The family went to many

Tesha Hammonds is an equine artist Her sculpture ldquoGodspeedrdquo won the Trail of the Painted Pony competition

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All-purpose flour for dusting

4 T unsalted butter melted

1-34 c granulated sugar

2 lbs cream cheese room temperature

1 t pure vanilla extract

4 large eggs room temperature

14 c unsulfured molasses

14 t salt

1-12 t ground ginger

1 t ground cinnamon

1 t freshly grated nutmeg

14 t ground cloves

12 t finely grated lemon zest

6 gingerbread men

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees Wrap exterior of a 9-inch springform pan in 2 layers of foil

COMBiNE butter 14 c sugar and 2 c cookie crumbs in a bowl Press mixture firmly and evenly into bottom and one-third of the way up sides of prepared pan Bake until set about 10 minutes Let cool on rack

REDuCE oven temperature to 325 degrees Beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy about 3 minutes Beat in remaining 1-12 c sugar and the vanilla scraping down sides of bowl as needed Reduce speed to low Add eggs 1 at a time beating well after each addition and scraping sides of bowl as needed Beat in molasses salt spices and lemon zest Pour filling into cooled crust

PLACE cheesecake in a large shallow roasting pan Transfer to oven and carefully add enough hot water to roasting pan to come about halfway up sides of spring-form pan Bake until cheesecake is set but still slightly wobbly in center 60 to 65 minutes Carefully remove springform pan from roasting pan and let cool on a wire rack Refrigerate uncovered for at least 8 hours (preferably overnight)

BEFORE serving run a hot knife around edges of cheesecake to loosen and remove sides of pan Arrange gingerbread cookies in center of cake in a circle (with heads facing inward and arms touching alternating light and dark)

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Advice Column for the Over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

Note to Readers I have received many emails regarding whether dating seniors should pay their own way or whether the man should always pay for the woman like when they were in their 20s Some women say the man should pay Many men say they would date more if they did not have to pay for both people all the time because they cannot afford it I am going to make a rule for senior dating for those on a fixed income You can cut this column out and tell the person you are ask-ing out ldquoI go by the Old Bag Rulesrdquo Here they are

Old Bag Rules for casual dating for the over 50 crowd

It should be understood and ac-cepted that each of you will pay your own way for casual dating (movies plays dances dinners etc) This will take care of those women who are afraid that if the man pays he may think you owe him favors (from pre-vious letters) It will also take care of those men who simply cannot handle the drain on their finances (many previous letters)

If either of you cannot afford to pay for yourself be honest and say so

If the relationship changes from casual to serious then you can have a discussion about who will pay Sometimes the woman may be more ldquowell-heeledrdquo than the man and it might be okay for her to pay by mu-tual agreement Or if the man is more well-heeled he may opt to take over as the payee Whatever you decide should be by mutual consent

If you are invited for a weekend trip make sure you know what the weekend entails You may think it means separate rooms and he may as-sume that you are agreeing to more The invitee should also clarify who is paying

Ask the Old BagIt is quite okay for a

woman to ask a man out on a date and the above rules should be followed Let him know you go by the ldquoOld Bag Rulesrdquo

To the women I say life from 50 on is not the same as when you were in your

20s You should not expect to always be treated by the man paying

To the men I say it is nothing to be ashamed of to have a woman pay for herself It may seem awkward at first but you will get used to it

If dining the easiest way to handle it is to ask for separate checks rather than getting out your calculators and making a big deal out of it

The rules have changed You are now at the age of independence Enjoy If there are any waiters or waitresses out there please do not as-sume that a seniorrsquos bill will be paid by the manDear Old Bag I am a youngish 64-year-old male retiree I have been dating a 60-year-old woman for a few months We are just good friends without benefits if you know what I mean I would like to give her a small Christmas gift but I am afraid she will think I am getting serious or she might feel like she has to get me a gift I would not want that What do you think Signed The GiverDear Giver I say give her the gift To all those out there who think they have to give a gift back after receiv-ing one I say you should not feel that way A big pleasant thank you is quite enough A small gift does not mean you are getting serious Friends gift each other all the time On the other hand if you give a big gift such as a diamond bracelet even the Old Bag would think you are getting serious

Email your questions to the Old Bag at lag mancreswickcoxnet or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502

10 HealtH amp wellneSS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Can eating oatmeal really lower your cholesterol or are the cereal companies selling us a story

The short answer is yes oatmeal can lower your cholesterol Read below for the long answer

There are two types of fiber soluble and insoluble

Soluble fiber appears to reduce the bodyrsquos absorption of cholesterol from the intestines

Oatmeal contains soluble fiber that reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL)mdashthe ldquobadrdquo cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes This type of fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans Brussels sprouts apples pears barley and prunes

Insoluble fiber is not digested by the body and promotes regular-ity and softens stools Wheat bran whole grain products and vegetables are good sources of insoluble fiber

The American Dietetic Association recommends a healthy diet that in-cludes 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day including both soluble and insoluble fiber (Soluble fiber should make up 5 to 10 grams of your fiber intake) However Americans only consume about half that amount

There are other foods that work against cholesterol

Soy protein can help lower blood levels of LDL cholesterol particularly when itrsquos substituted for animal pro-tein Ingesting 25 to 50 grams of soy protein a day lowers LDL cholesterol by 4 to 8 percent Thatrsquos a lot of soy People with the highest cholesterol levels seem to benefit the most from soy protein

Women with breast cancer or who are at high risk for breast cancer should consult with their doctors be-fore eating soy because it is not clear how these plant estrogens might affect them

Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol

levels in the blood Rich in polyunsat-urated fatty acids walnuts may also help keep blood vessels more healthy and elastic

When walnuts represent 20 per-cent of the calories in a cholesterol-lowering diet they reduce LDL cholesterol by 12 percent Almonds appear to have a similar effect All nuts are high in calories so use them as replacements for high-calorie foods with high levels of saturated fats

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are not-ed for lowering triglycerides another form of fat in your blood They also benefit the heart in other ways The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel lake trout herring sardines albacore tuna and salmon Other good sources of omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseed walnuts canola oil and soybean oil

Some foods are fortified with plant substances called sterols or stanols which are similar in structure to cholesterol This helps them block the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines Margarines and orange juice that have been fortified with plant sterols can help reduce LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent

The American Heart Association recommends foods fortified with plant sterols only for people with high levels of LDL cholesterol

You may want to try eating more soluble fiber soy protein walnuts and fatty fish The next step would be the addition of foods fortified with plant sterols Eating a combination of these cholesterol-lowering foods increases the benefit

Of course if yoursquore a geezer and you plan to make a change in your habits that could affect your health it is recommended that you consult your doctor first

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In our normal ways of spending our daysmdashout in the sunshine or traveling on trips by planemdashwe are exposed to small doses of radiation But this exposure is not dangerous in and of itself Otherwise airline pilots would have a higher incidence of cancer but they donrsquot

The American College of Radiology set lifetime radiation limits at a con-servative 100 millisieverts (mSv) One mSv is about the amount of radiation you get in a year on average Below that level there is probably no risk

Computed tomography (CT) scans also known as computer axial tomog-raphy (CAT) scans send out a very high dose of radiation A CT scan is a medical imaging method that employs tomography which is the process of generating a 2-D image of a slice or section through a 3-D object (a tomogram) The medical device (the machine) is called a CTG scanner that uses X-rays It used to be called an EMI scan

Doctors have become concerned about CT scans because they have been used so much When the amount of radiation from a CT scan is added to the amount you get from dental X-rays chest X-rays mammo-grams and other tests itrsquos easy to surpass the exposure limit Manning cautioned If you are in your 80s he said you will probably outlive the danger Those of us in our 80s hope we have outlived a lot of things

The American College of Radiology now stresses the importance of using tests with as little radiology as pos-sible New approaches for example allow cardiac CT scans to be used with one-sixth of the conventional radiation dose The American College of Cardiology Foundation is collabo-rating with the imaging societies to cut down on the number of expo-sures people get by recommending how often specific tests should be done as well as encouraging doctors to use radiation-free tests such as ECG (electrocardiography) and MRI whenever possible These tests pose no radiation risk

By Tait Trussell

We may be getting far too much radiation Harvard Medical

School doctors think soA variety of tests available to medi-

cine these days provides invaluable means for diagnosing and treating serious diseases and conditions But with all the tests comes a danger of excessive radiation

If you have a heart condition your doctor or a cardiologist you may be referred to could consider such tests as an electrocardiogram (ECG) car-diac catheterization echocardiogram (ultrasound) radionuclide stress test coronary CT angiogram radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging or cardio magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

That seems like an overload of technical-sounding tests But these tests give heart specialists evidence they need to address any problems with the most vital organ in your bodymdashthe heart

The catch is that some of these tests also expose you to ionizing radiation and unfortunately that can possibly damage cells in your body and risk what could be worse than a heart conditionmdashnamely cancer

Scientists have yet to confirm a direct link between cardiac imag-ing tests and cancer But doctors are now limiting the amount of radiation delivered by these tests

ldquoUntil 10 years ago we didnrsquot real-ize how much radiation exposure was incurred by certain testsrdquo Har-vard Medical School professor and Chief of Noninvasive Cardiac Imag-ing and Testing at Beth Israel Dea-coness Medical Center Dr Warren Manning reported ldquoNow we know Moreover itrsquos not only the dose that raises risk itrsquos also where and when the radiation is given One or two CT scans over a lifetime is appropriate (in other words not dangerous) But if you have a condition that requires continuous monitoring a test that does not expose you to ionizing radiation like cardiac ultrasound or MRI may be preferablerdquo

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Your guide to healthy holiday partyingBy Sandra Gordon

During the holidays food isnrsquot just food Itrsquos a delicious experience

loaded with tradition and temptation and if yoursquore not careful in the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Yearrsquos the indulgent delights of stuffing pumpkin pie and eggnog can become the harsh reality of extra pounds The good news During the winter holiday season a study by the National Institute of Health conclud-ed that most people probably gain only about a pound That doesnrsquot sound like much until you consider that the extra weight doesnrsquot tend to go away after January 1 It tends to accumulate through the years and a small-yet-sneaky successive holiday weight gain can snowball to become a major contributor to obesity the study determined

Plus the one-pound holiday weight gain is an average

ldquoIn my experience there are plenty of people who gain more like six to eight poundsrdquo weight loss counselor and ldquo100 Days of Weight Lossrdquo author Linda Spangle said

To survive the season you need to party healthy not hearty The key is putting together a party strategy that keeps your portionsmdashand your appe-titemdashunder control Herersquos how

Have a game planldquoFor several days before a party cut

back on both fat and caloriesrdquo regis-tered dietitian and American Heart Association spokesperson Riska Platt said

That way yoursquoll be able to eat a little more without worrying about it But never arrive at a party starv-ing or yoursquoll overeat Instead have a piece of fruit a small salad or a cup of low-fat yogurt before leaving home A solid snack will keep you from pouncing on the mini hot dogs as soon as you arrive

Test-taste judiciously If yoursquore making something thatrsquos

a culinary stretch for youmdashmaybe

yoursquove stepped up to host your first holiday dinnermdashgo ahead and test along the way But keep in mind that a teaspoon can get the job done just as easily as a ladle or a wooden spoon You just want to get the fla-vor Drinking water between tastes will cleanse your palate so you wonrsquot need to taste as much to get the sense of whether the recipe is on track

Use delay tacticsOnce you arrive at a party have a

virgin Bloody Mary a diet soda or a glass of seltzer mixed with fruit juice Hold off on the hors drsquooeuvres and champagne for a while

ldquoThe longer you put off eating and drinking alcohol the less time yoursquoll have to overindulgerdquo registered dietitian and ldquoOutwit Your Weightrdquo author Cathy Nonas said

Research shows that consuming alcohol and high-fat appetizers may cause you to eat more during the main course

To avoid feeling deprived and to dodge the social pressure from oth-ers put the seltzer in a wine glass or the diet soda in a highball glass

ldquoNo one will know yoursquore having a completely low-damage drinkrdquo Spangle said

But what if others offer you food or pressure you to indulge

A retort like ldquoNo thank you Irsquom watching my weightrdquo will draw you into uncomfortable conversa-tions about what diet yoursquore on and why you really shouldnrsquot be a party pooper A better idea ldquoNot just yet Irsquom just going to wait a little whilerdquo

ldquoItrsquos a magical linerdquo Spangle said ldquoOne that most people wonrsquot chal-lengerdquo

Fill your plateYou read it right Once you give

yourself the go-ahead to dig in use a plate rather than grabbing handfuls of everything (A fistful of nuts for example packs nearly 200 calories) Fill three-quarters of your plate with chopped fresh vegetables and fruit

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reserving the remaining quarter for anything you want whether or not itrsquos low in calories If yoursquore at a buffet dinner serve yourself healthy foodsmdashsalads grain dishes and veg-etables that arenrsquot covered in cream Donrsquot feel obligated to eat whatever you takemdashditto with dessert What-ever you do sit down to savor each and every bite

ldquoWhat you donrsquot want to do is fill up your plate with a drink in your hand then start chattingrdquo Spangle said ldquoBefore you know it yoursquoll have an empty plate and barely a memory of having eatenrdquo

To reduce the risk of unconscious consumption she recommended mingling without food Once yoursquove said your hellos then go ahead and slowly dig in to your allotted portion Think twice before you go back for more

Every second countsSpeaking of seconds if yoursquore eat-

ing a traditional high-fat holiday meal keep in mind that another helping of mashed potatoes (110 calories) a slice of turkey breast (120) and a nar-row sliver of pecan pie (215) doesnrsquot seem like much But do the math and yoursquoll discover that ldquojust a little morerdquo can easily add up to more than 440 calories and about 14 grams of fat So if yoursquore not the one preparing the meal (and making sure itrsquos low-fat) make your first plateful of holiday dinner your last A temptation tamer take a 20-minute intermission before reaching for seconds to give the urge to refill your plate an opportunity to pass During that time have a cup of tea or hang out in the living room away from the buffet Afterward if yoursquore still hungry opt for another serving of steamed vegetables or a salad

Change your tuneResearch shows that eating while

listening to fast loud music may cause you to consume more food It takes your brain about 10 minutes to register satiety But the faster the mu-sical beat the more quickly yoursquoll eat which means you may have already gone back for seconds before your brain tells you that your stomachrsquos full On the other hand soft back-

ground music has a calming effect and may foster one of the qualities of a great partymdashinteresting conver-sation When dining at home over the holidays put slow and soothing tunes on the CD player

Exercise every dayThroughout the holiday season

squeeze in exercise every day even if you swear yoursquore too busy Exer-cise quells your stress level boosts metabolism and provides a feeling of well being that can fuel your resolve to eat healthy during the holidays

ldquoWhen you exercise consistently yoursquore less likely to say lsquoOh forget about it Irsquom just going to pig-out tonightrsquordquo Spangle said

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With the exception of creamy concoc-tions like eggnog and Baileys Original irish Cream (9 and 10 grams of fat per 4- and 2-ounce serving respectively) many holi-day beverages are fat-free But moderation is key You know from experience that after a few drinks your resolve to have just a taste of the melted Brie dip can fly right out the window Donrsquot forget that the calories from drinks can surreptitiously add up too To slash liquid calories take these holiday tips

For red or white wine (80 to 85 calories per 4-ounce glass) slash calories in half by making a spritzer (half wine half sparkling water)

For beer (145 calories per 12 ounce glass) choose a lite beer and save 45 calories per glass

Sangria (80 calories per 4-ounce glass) pack the fruit garnish into the glass first to crowd out the beverage

Champagne (100 calories per 4-ounce glass) dilute with orange juice and squeeze out 20 calories per flute

Margarita (195 calories per 45-ounce glass) save 20 calories per ounce with the frozen version

Vodka with cranberry juice (130 calories per 6-ounce glass) serve heavily iced with just a splash of vodka

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By Marsha Kearns

The 2012 election season is over and the children of Mesa County

have spoken If they had their say Mitt Romney would be president and Scott Tipton would have been ousted by Tisha Casida Third-party candi-dates would also be energized and en-thused by the kidsrsquo response to alterna-tive options to the two-party norm

ldquoThe adults involved in Kids Voting are always fascinated to see how kids interpret the issues and voterdquo Kids Voting Mesa County Ex-ecutive Director Martha Graf said ldquoSure most of them vote like their parents But occasionally we find kids surprising us and themselves by veering away from what they hear at home about electionsrdquo

Kids Voting recently became a member agency of RSVP which matches senior volunteers with rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout Mesa County Why is Kids Voting of interest to seniors What draws adults of all ages to par-ticipate in this particular effort with students of all ages

ldquoOlder people understand the value and importance of civic participa-tion particularly votingrdquo Graf 49 said ldquoSeniors know that people have died to preserve this privilege for all of us and theyrsquore passionate about doing their part to pass on that pas-sion and sense of responsibilityrdquo

Kids Voting has a clear vision with a vital purpose build a strong com-munity of engaged responsible citi-zenry through early civic education involvement and voting

Although it is supported by school districts and home schools through-

Seniors encourage civics and voting among Mesa County kids

out the county Kids Voting is a private independent nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and relies on donations to run its program each year

In fact Mesa County Valley School District 51 doesnrsquot help fund the organization with money It does however donate office space and a district email ad-dress both critical to the organizationrsquos success

ldquoOur relationship with school district 51 allows us direct access to teachers making it much easier to work with them to integrate

our civics lessons into their class-room curriculumrdquo Graf said

Kids Voting is also offered to Plateau Valley District 50 private schools such as Holy Family Inter-mountain Adventist Academy and Grand Valley Christian High School and some home schools and other organizations The program is open to all educators

Kids Voting creates lesson plans that fit into a civicssocial studies curriculum from grades K-12

ldquoKids are our future in more ways than onerdquo Graf said ldquoAfter all pretty soon these kids could be involved with making decisions that affect all of us Helping them learn to become an active and informed voter is of critical importancerdquo

Kids Voting pulls actual candidates and issues from the adult general ballot during every annual election including local regional and national races and issues and assigns them to different grade levels When the adult ballot items are unsuitable or too complex for kids Kids Voting creates an opinion question for students to consider

Kids Voting Executive Director Martha Graf

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For example this year at the K-5 levels Kids Voting offered the question of whether or not kids should have to wear school uniforms which is something that would directly affect their daily lives (They overwhelmingly voted no) The middle school and high-school students considered a campaign finance question differ-ent from the one faced by adults but one that got students thinking about this important issue

ldquoOur volunteers help with voter registration drives at schools and talk to students to get anecdotes after an election to find out whyhow they votedrdquo Graf said ldquoThey help plan fundraising banquets like the upcom-ing celebration at Colorado Mesa University on February 21 and other events Some serve on committees such as the classroom partnership committee deciding what should be on the ballot There are also fundrais-ing efforts speaking to groups and other outreach activities availablerdquo

Linda Reeves 62 is a Kids Voting board member who has been in-volved with the organization since its beginning in 1996

ldquoAs a retired American history and government teacher I believe Kids Voting is working to support student achievement and understanding as a community resourcerdquo Reeves said ldquoThe organization promotes an un-derstanding of how our government works the importance of voting as an informed voter and the need for kids to become involved in their com-munity state and nationrdquo

The process Kids Voting uses leads students to think independently first and then decide what they believe about the person running and what heshe stands for

ldquoWe want kids to understand that they donrsquot just have to go for the re-publican or the democratrdquo Graf said ldquoThey should consider all candidates Kids might find their opinions dif-fer from their parentsrsquo relativesrsquo or friendsrsquo They need to know they can always change their minds Voting

is a private decision They can say theyrsquoll vote one way but do the opposite if they want Peer pressure or adult influence should only be part of their information-gathering processrdquo

Board member Dan Flenniken 65 and

program director for Mass Communi-cations at Colorado Mesa University has been involved with Kids Voting for three years

ldquoKids Voting Mesa County is non-partisan and places a great deal of value on our youth and their future rolerdquo he said ldquoThink about it That 12-year-old student will be voting in six years She needs to understand the responsibility and importance of her role in our governmentrdquo

Reeves has helped determine student ballots developed lessons for teachers trained teachers and worked with students on writing newspaper articles and video inter-viewing Colorado candidates

ldquoEducators canrsquot do it alonerdquo Reeves said ldquoStudent success relies on the participation of students par-ents educators and communityrdquo

The turnout for the November mock election at participating schools and home schools was an impressive 17000+ students

Herersquos a look at voter turnout by grade levels elementary schools 899 percent middle schools 857 percent high schools 545 percent Delivering Kids Voting to high-school students is the toughest because not all take social studies classes during the election season which is where the program is typically included

ldquoAfter we complete an election itrsquos easy to go lsquoWhew Glad thatrsquos overrsquordquo Flenniken said ldquoIn the meantime the process of educating our youth about civics is a year-round taskrdquo

For more information about Kids Voting volunteering or attending the Civics Celebration Banquet on February 21 call Graf at 245-3414 or visit wwwkidsvotingmcorg Inter-ested seniors can also call RSVP at 243-9839

Over 17000 students participated in the recent mock election

a Involve your loved one in preparations asmuch as possible with tasks such as signingcards decorating and filling stockings

a Be sure to have all medications filled and ready before the hustle and bustle begins

a Evaluate environment where you will celebrate and identify a place for quiet andrest note barriers to safety

a Educate guests in advance of changes sincethey last saw your loved one

a Be mindful of noise A childrsquos toy orvideogames can create over stimulating background noises

a Choose which holiday traditions are most important to you and your family and prioritize

a Utilize your support system to get extra time for shopping and errands

a Prepare ahead ask for help educate thoseclose to you of your needs and most of alltake care of yourself

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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APRIL ~ Southern Nights amp Southern Lights The Golden IslesSpring visit to Savannah Charleston Jekyll Island St Simons Island and St Augustine

MAY ~ Denver Spring Theatre WeekendldquoGuys and Dollsrdquo ldquoLes Miserablesrdquo and ldquoSense and Sensibility ndash the Musicalrdquo

AUGUST ~ Alaska Cruise amp Tour5 day tour explores Fairbanks Denali and Mt McKinley plus 7-day Inside Passage cruise on Sapphire Princess

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Call for informationreservations and toreceive a free newsletterPayment plansavailablecall for details Margaret Krabbe

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Phone (970) 240-3020 Email mkrabbemontrosenet

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Words amp Business in 2012 You are the BEST

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

We want to sayldquoThank yourdquo

to our communitypartners for10 years of

successful business(970) 263-0202

The old Appleton general store is now a home

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

(970) 2410209569 S Westgate Drive 4

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A warm thank you

This season High Noon Solar would like to thank our over 500 clients here in the Grand Valley

Clean economical solar power helps our entire community We at High Noon Solar appreciate your business

Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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YOUR WAY

24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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836 S townSend montroSe next to eldorado bakery

249-2118

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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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 35

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

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

By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is now available on the Western Slope

located inside Dunnagan Chiropractic145 S Cascade Ave in Montrose

970-252-3360

Non-Invasive Treatment forAnti-aging Asthma Autism Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Crohnrsquos Disease Cancer Treatment Recovery Diabetes Epilepsy Fibromyalgia Syndrome Lupus Lyme Disease Multiple Sclerosis Parkinsonrsquos Rheumatoid Arthritis Sports Injuries Stroke and Surgery Recovery

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

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Craig T Cayo DDS Dorcha W Boisen DDS

MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

Va l u E

And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E24 7 W A T E R F I R E H A Z M A T

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THE NAME TO KNOW

THE BRAND TO TRUST

THE COMPANY THAT DELIVERS

YOUR DRYING EXPERTS

WATER DAMAGE

The cast of the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will perform their holiday show through the first of the year

AttentionBEACON Advertisers

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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

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address

city state zip

telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

Grand Junction amp telluride

2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

Montrose and delta

2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

2 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

S e n i o r L i v i n g

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom eDitorial 3

Should City sell golf courseBy Kevin K VanGundy

During this season of generosity the story of Lew and Mildred

Burkeyrsquos gift of 18 acres of land to the City of Grand Junction may have you questioning your giving Forty-five years ago the Burkeys gave land to the City in hopes that it would someday be a park and a benefit to the community

The couple has since passed away and the struggle to build Burkey Park has been passed to Lewrsquos younger brother Ben (You can read about the struggle on page 42 of this monthrsquos BEACON)

Like many of lifersquos problems itrsquos not some-thing that more than a few million dollars canrsquot fix But then that is the challenge isnrsquot it When the Lincoln Park Golf Course was built it was the best golf course in town But that was long ago and now there are bigger and better courses to play Why not sell that land to two of the biggest economic engines in town Colorado Mesa University and the VA Hospital That money could

then be used to build a much needed communitysenior center at the Bur-key Park location Vote for or against online at BeaconSeniorNewscom

The best gift is timeI think that this monthrsquos cover story

is one of the most poignant stories that wersquove pub-lished Seniors me included donrsquot want ldquopresentsrdquo from their children as much as they want their ldquopresencerdquo

In visiting with many older folks over the years I have learned that one of the things they dis-like most is the loneliness that often accompa-nies aging Irsquove never spoke with a cen-tenarian that has longed for material pos-sessions but all have missed the company of friends and family

Please join my family and me as we vol-unteer to de-liver and share a Christmas Eve meal with area seniors who may not be as blessed

with family and friends as we are You can learn more about how to volunteer on the next page Happy Christmas

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Burkey Park

Burkey Park Senior Center

4 cover Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Cloie Sandlin

Comfort Keepers is teaming up with other local senior agencies to provide a delicious Christmas meal and friendly company to homebound seniors in Mesa County during the day on Christ-mas Eve

Grand Villa Assisted Living cooks and prepares a complete Christmas meal and seniors have the option of turkey or ham and pumpkin pie or apple pie complete with all the trimmings Volun-teers are needed to load plates and de-liver meals but also to sit and eat with seniors if they desire company Groups that would like to sing carols or provide some holiday entertainment would make the meal even more special

ldquoSeeing that extra smile on peoplersquos faces is amazingrdquo Comfort Keepers General Manager Mary Kuhn said

The program served 160 people last year Now in its third year the number is anticipated to double Meals will be delivered between 130 pm and 330 pm This service is available to ALL of Mesa Countymdashfrom Collbran and DeBeque to Whitewater to Mack to Gateway

For those seniors that are not home-bound the Atrium of the Grand Valley will cater a full Christmas buffet free of charge from noon to 4 pm in their activity room 3260 N 12th St

ldquoAll we ask is that you have fun and eat your fillrdquo Ben Krug with The Atrium said ldquoWe donrsquot want any senior to be alone at this time of yearrdquo

To have a meal delivered to your home or to volunteer call 241-8818

Seniors want your presence for the holidays not your presents By Melanie Wiseman

Who doesnrsquot love seeing a bright-eyed child excit-

edly tear open a Christmas gift The delight in the eyes of chil-dren during the holidays is most likely about the presents The delight in the eyes of seniors during the holidays however is more likely about your presence

Through lifersquos changes one thing remains constant in the lives of seniors the love honor and respect from friends and loved ones are what matter most No one knows this better than Pam Gardner 59 and her mother Charlotte Gardner 84

ldquoWhen you go through chang-es and difficult times you see the value of friends and familyrdquo Pam said ldquoItrsquos touching to see how people want to reach out and thatrsquos really the spirit of the holidaysrdquo

Getting together this Christmas will be different for both mother and daughter as changes and losses throughout the year have been great Pam lost her husband and love of her life Dan in May and after living with one of her two daughters for the past nine years Charlotte faced a life change by moving into The Fountains of Hill-top in October

ldquoThis is a big change for momrdquo Pam said ldquoThere is not a lot Mom needs We are just going to plan some special things together like seeing the lights and some fun family experi-ences I love having all three of my kids and the grandkids together in a big group with the little ones running around One thing Irsquove loved about our family is that we have always gotten together at the holidaysrdquo

Pam recalled the first Christmas after her father passed away over 30 years ago

ldquoIt was awkwardrdquo Pam said

ldquoEveryone came to sit at the table and no one wanted to sit in the chair where my dad usually satrdquo

This being the first Christmas with-out her husband Pam said ldquoWersquoll be moving some chairs around and invit-ing some people we havenrsquot usually had over before I think it will lighten things uprdquo

Neither Pam nor Charlotte men-tioned gift giving when talking about the holidays only the importance of family presence

ldquoI have a wonderful family who has always been so supportiverdquo Charlotte

said ldquoThey have shared their lives and homes with merdquo

Charlotte even took her family into consideration when selecting her apart-ment making sure there was room for plenty of company

ldquoI have a hide-a-bed for the little onesrdquo she said ldquoand the second bedroom is for whoever else wants to visitrdquo

ldquoPeople need the special pleasures in life in addition to the basic necessitiesrdquo The Fountains of Hilltop Activity Coordinator Linda Larson 57 said ldquoLove dignity and beauty in life are as basic as physical needs I believe we try to incorporate that every day here at the Fountains not just at the holidays when loneliness and depression are most prevalent This is their home and we need to be mindful of that For those residents who may feel iso-

lated and alone we offer friendship We in a sense are their extended family and they become ours as well The compassion and care that we ex-tend on a day-to-day basis hopefully fills a void that they may be feeling from time to timerdquo

Being that her family is so spread out Verda Patterson 81 spends the holidays doing activities with other members of First United Methodist

ChurchldquoMy friend Sue and I have

been adopted by friends for the holidaysrdquo Patterson said ldquoWe get together for a nice meal and all bring something to sharerdquo

Patterson recalled the memories of Christmases be-

fore she lost her husband John eight years ago

ldquoWe always bought gifts for every-one in the familyrdquo Patterson said ldquoAfter years on my knees wrapping presents and wondering if they

After moving and downsizing so many times we donrsquot

need anything

Christmas volunteers needed

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom cover Story 5

would like the gift and think-ing if they needed it they prob-ably bought it for themselves we decided to give to people we knew were in need Now if I do give a gift I donate in the honor of someone to the Heifer Project Smile Train Doctors Without Borders or Roice-Hurstrdquo

Even though some seniors keep busy year-round or are sur-rounded by family there is still a void they wish they could fill

ldquoWhat means more than anything is spending time with loved ones and familyrdquo Shirley Quinn 77 said ldquoI love talking listen-ing to Christmas music and looking at the lights I keep busy but Irsquom still lonelymdashlonely for Chuckrdquo

Being with family has become all the more important for Quinn after losing her husband Chuck last year

ldquoWhat I value most are the daily calls I get from my daughter Shyrlrdquo Quinn said ldquoSometimes she asks if I just want to hang out That can mean running errands or just being with me I tell her all the time shersquos such a gift to merdquo

For Joe and Betty Pickard there came a time when they needed to move closer to one of their four kids

ldquoWe ended up in Grand Junction near Carolyn our oldestrdquo Joe 95 said ldquoItrsquos been wonderful to have more family aroundrdquo

Since 1965 the Pickards have moved so many times that their fam-ily ended up fragmented all over the US leaving no opportunities to all be together

ldquoIn 1982 Betty and I were living in Arkansas and we made a declaration that we were all going to get togeth-errdquo Joe said

Their daughter Carolyn Brown 72 said the event was monumental

ldquoNow we try to get together every other yearrdquo she said

In regards to gift giving Betty 92 said gifts are not important

ldquoAfter moving and downsizing

so many times we donrsquot need any-thingrdquo she said

The Pickards now reside at The Atrium in a simple cozy apartment

ldquoPeople last presents donrsquotrdquo Carolyn said ldquoNot all families are

like that Irsquom blessed with a wonderful familyrdquo

If you asked Carolyn and her husband Dave 79 about the best gift they ever

received they would probably say each other After losing both of their spouses Carolyn and Dave married 12 years ago

ldquoIt was genuinely a God thingrdquo Carolyn said

What about families who face the challenge of being together because of the great distances between them

Jerry and Phyllis Burdick dealt with this challenge for nearly 20 years with their four children and nine grandchil-dren spread out between Chi-na the Philippines Washington and Virginia For the Burdicks involvement in church and get-ting together with friends fills in the gap

ldquoWith the evolution of tech-nology we have never felt alonerdquo Jerry 75 said ldquoWersquore connected electronically Years ago we relied on letters which had a six-week turn around internationally Then came emails and now we skype We talk and see our family in real timerdquo

Mary and Jeff Harmeling also understand the physical separation of family The last five years their daughter Mindy has worked in Afghanistan Emailing and skyping around busy schedules and a 12-hour time difference allow them to remain close During the holidays the Harmelings frequently open their doors to friends who donrsquot have fam-ily close by

ldquoItrsquos a blessing to have a home and enough food to share with people who might otherwise be alonerdquo Mary 58 said ldquoWhen yoursquore alone you learn to live with your aloneness but when the holidays come around itrsquos differentrdquo

As Victim Services Coordinator for the Grand Junction Police Depart-ment Mary said she has learned the powerful value and meaning of presence

ldquoAny time you spend with someone is very honoring of themrdquo Mary said

When asked what they would like for Christmas many seniors reply ldquoOh I donrsquot need a thingrdquo They may not need any ldquothingrdquo but chances are they need you There is no need to apologize for not buying a senior a gift Your presence is priceless and the best present they will ever receive

The Burdicks visiting their son Todd in China

Pam Gardner 59 with her mother Charlotte Gardner 84

Publisher Kevin VanGundy

Founding Publisher Susan Capps

Editor Cloie Sandlin

Office Manager Genevra Shal

Graphic Design Heidi Graf

Production Photographer Karen Jones

Delivery Anouk Olson

Advertising Sales Sue Bowen

Advertising Sales Linda Lovendahl

Sales Assistant Michelle Hooper

Delta-Montrose BureauAdvertising Sales Virginia Carlile

Delivery 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

National amp Regional Award-Winning Publication

Cover Photo4 generations Charlotte Gard-ner 84 center daughter Pam Gardner 59 on right grand-

daughter Stacy Sandoval 40 on left and standing great-grandson Taylor Sandoval 20 and great-granddaughter Ciara Sandoval 13

6 Feature Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Terri Benson

Julie Brotherton 60 wants to preserve the

nostalgia of costume jew-elry before itrsquos lost forever by turning other peoplersquos trash into treasure She haunts flea markets garage sales and accepts gifts of broken and unwanted jewelry from friends tak-ing the bits and pieces and creating new one-of-a-kind artwork and jewelry She can take someonersquos old outdated family jewelry and make it into something they would wear

Her first lsquoremade jewelryrsquo consisted of two empty 7-ounce Coors pony cans filched from the trash attached chain and old screw-back earrings and worn during lunch one day in junior high

ldquoThe teachers werenrsquot as amused as my classmates and I got suspendedrdquo Brotherton said

Originally from Albuquerque Brotherton came to Grand Junction in 1993

Brotherton suffers from a serious allergy to base metals If she wears anything less than 14 karat gold her skin turns red and swells When doctors pinned her broken foot they had to remove the pin due to a seri-ous infection She had a bout with breast cancer and had to nix the plan to insert a titanium marker or face more emergency removal surgery Since she couldnrsquot afford to wear high priced quality gold pieces all the time she started finding plastic glass stone string and other types of jewelry

ldquoMy inspiration evolves as I createrdquo Brotherton said ldquobut I get a flash as I see the different pieces to-gether When I donrsquot have time to work on them right then I stuff the pieces into a bag-gie until I do As soon as I see them again it comes right back to merdquo

Brotherton wasnrsquot convinced

she had real talent until one day she looked at her projects and thought ldquoWho would ever want to buy any of itrdquo

She started wearing her jewelry to work and held jewelry parties get-ting compliments and sales

With a business plan in place Brotherton started One Design at a Time Brotherton has expanded her work to masks 3D multi-media art shoe deacutecor purses and ldquofascinatorsrdquo (headbands hair clips and hats mod-eled after the elaborate headwear of British Royals) Her signature piece is a mask with an elaborate jeweled headdress She made it for an Heir-looms for Hospice fundraiser

ldquoI loved it so much I bought it back at the auctionrdquo Brotherton said

Brotherton can do custom works She can work with a specific color scheme or style and she does the wall art that can incorporate items

you want to keep but

Handcrafted for the holidays

donrsquot know what to do withSome of her jewelry is priced

under $25 but some of her artwork and masks cost thousands For more information stop by the Business Incubatorrsquos Holiday Open House on December 13 or call her at 257-1035

Horse art by TeshaTesha Hammonds 72 is setting

out on a new career as a sculptress Shersquos already enjoyed a long career as an artist working in charcoal oil pencil pastel watercolor and other mixed media Her home is packed with framed artmdashmostly horses but also landscapes portraits a New Mexico Vine and Wine Society post-er and a cover for Appaloosa Journal She started painting at age 10 with her brotherrsquos paint set

Recently Hammonds received an email asking that she submit an entry to the Trail of the Painted Pony competition where statues were auc-

tioned off at the Breederrsquos

Cup

Classic last month in Santa Anita California to ben-efit the chaplaincy

ldquoIrsquom one of three win-nersrdquo Hammonds said ldquoIrsquom not sure how they heard about me but it could have been from my website wwwhorseart byteshacomrdquo

Until that point her only exposure to sculpture was a drawing class in college

taught by a sculptor and a commis-sion to make a horse-head cookie jar

Hammonds was born and raised in New Jersey where she met her husband of 52 years Don while he was in the Marines They moved to Ohio and on to El Paso Texas where she lived and raised a family for 25 years In Texas she was surrounded by quarter horses and many of their friends were lsquohorse peoplersquo includ-ing Willie Shoemaker who grew up less than 100 miles away She loved horses and started using them in artwork

About five years after she began painting horses while in her late 40s Hammonds decided she wanted to learn more about equine anatomy so she could do a better job paint-ing them She went to the Kentucky Horse Park and the Academy of Equine Art where she studied under well-known artists Sam Savitt Faye

Moore James Crow and her favor-ite Jean Bowman (who did all

the King Ranch portraits) perfecting her technique It was in Kentucky that she realized there were many different types of horses It was there that she met thoroughbreds

ldquoThey were fantasticmdash

Julie Brotherton right created these one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces from other peoplersquos old jewelry and unwanted items

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Feature Story 7

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horse races and shows These venues allowed her the opportunity to do research on racing equipment and make contacts that led to later com-missions The Hammonds still meet people from lsquoback in the dayrsquo

ldquoThe horse world is relatively smallrdquo Don said

After moving to Grand Junction Hammonds met a neighbor that was involved with the Bookcliff mus-tangs He gave her photos of some of the herd She couldnrsquot believe how beautiful they were even out on their own Shersquos now a member of Friends of the Mustangs and is glad the group and BLM work so hard at keeping the herd from outgrowing their range

Hammonds can do custom por-traits of animals or family members and can work off photographs She has many works that would make fantastic holiday gifts for someone with horses or someone with a love of horses

Hammonds plans to continue working with all different types of media especially sculpture

ldquoI wish Irsquod gotten into it a long time agordquo she said ldquoIrsquove always strived to create 3-D art from 2-D workrdquo

See more of Ham-mondsrsquo work at wwwhorseart byteshacom To purchase call 245-5547 or email teejim577gmailcom

elegant sleek and fastrdquo Hammonds said ldquoHorses are the greatest ath-letes next to humansrdquo

Hammondsrsquo style has evolved over time and she favors a blending tech-nique when using pencil because she feels it shows equine muscle tone better than the more common line and cross-hatch styles

Hammonds studied hard and learned her craft well selling from galleries in Arizona New Mexico Colorado and Texas She has taken on many commissions mainly on horses

ldquoThe biggest problem with com-missions is trying to figure out whatrsquos in peoplersquos heads just from talking to themrdquo Hammonds said ldquoYou canrsquot fool the owner or a trainer They know their horses inside and out I once did a trio of horses for a lady When I pulled the picture out she looked at it and said lsquoI think the neck on that one is a little too thickrsquo I went back and measured the horse and she was rightrdquo

Hammonds also designed Christmas cards featuring Santa and racehorses and sold them all over the world Lately the market has been too soft for good gallery sales and she has concentrat-ed on just enjoying working

ldquoItrsquos always hard for her to let go of her paintings any-wayrdquo her husband Don said

In the mean-time several family members have lsquodibsrsquo on different pieces

The Ham-monds owned race horses themselvesmdashsome of which were big win-ners The family went to many

Tesha Hammonds is an equine artist Her sculpture ldquoGodspeedrdquo won the Trail of the Painted Pony competition

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8 FooD Fun wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Top this cake with both Honey-Gingerbread and Molasses-Gingerbread Cookies

All-purpose flour for dusting

4 T unsalted butter melted

1-34 c granulated sugar

2 lbs cream cheese room temperature

1 t pure vanilla extract

4 large eggs room temperature

14 c unsulfured molasses

14 t salt

1-12 t ground ginger

1 t ground cinnamon

1 t freshly grated nutmeg

14 t ground cloves

12 t finely grated lemon zest

6 gingerbread men

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees Wrap exterior of a 9-inch springform pan in 2 layers of foil

COMBiNE butter 14 c sugar and 2 c cookie crumbs in a bowl Press mixture firmly and evenly into bottom and one-third of the way up sides of prepared pan Bake until set about 10 minutes Let cool on rack

REDuCE oven temperature to 325 degrees Beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy about 3 minutes Beat in remaining 1-12 c sugar and the vanilla scraping down sides of bowl as needed Reduce speed to low Add eggs 1 at a time beating well after each addition and scraping sides of bowl as needed Beat in molasses salt spices and lemon zest Pour filling into cooled crust

PLACE cheesecake in a large shallow roasting pan Transfer to oven and carefully add enough hot water to roasting pan to come about halfway up sides of spring-form pan Bake until cheesecake is set but still slightly wobbly in center 60 to 65 minutes Carefully remove springform pan from roasting pan and let cool on a wire rack Refrigerate uncovered for at least 8 hours (preferably overnight)

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Advice Column for the Over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

Note to Readers I have received many emails regarding whether dating seniors should pay their own way or whether the man should always pay for the woman like when they were in their 20s Some women say the man should pay Many men say they would date more if they did not have to pay for both people all the time because they cannot afford it I am going to make a rule for senior dating for those on a fixed income You can cut this column out and tell the person you are ask-ing out ldquoI go by the Old Bag Rulesrdquo Here they are

Old Bag Rules for casual dating for the over 50 crowd

It should be understood and ac-cepted that each of you will pay your own way for casual dating (movies plays dances dinners etc) This will take care of those women who are afraid that if the man pays he may think you owe him favors (from pre-vious letters) It will also take care of those men who simply cannot handle the drain on their finances (many previous letters)

If either of you cannot afford to pay for yourself be honest and say so

If the relationship changes from casual to serious then you can have a discussion about who will pay Sometimes the woman may be more ldquowell-heeledrdquo than the man and it might be okay for her to pay by mu-tual agreement Or if the man is more well-heeled he may opt to take over as the payee Whatever you decide should be by mutual consent

If you are invited for a weekend trip make sure you know what the weekend entails You may think it means separate rooms and he may as-sume that you are agreeing to more The invitee should also clarify who is paying

Ask the Old BagIt is quite okay for a

woman to ask a man out on a date and the above rules should be followed Let him know you go by the ldquoOld Bag Rulesrdquo

To the women I say life from 50 on is not the same as when you were in your

20s You should not expect to always be treated by the man paying

To the men I say it is nothing to be ashamed of to have a woman pay for herself It may seem awkward at first but you will get used to it

If dining the easiest way to handle it is to ask for separate checks rather than getting out your calculators and making a big deal out of it

The rules have changed You are now at the age of independence Enjoy If there are any waiters or waitresses out there please do not as-sume that a seniorrsquos bill will be paid by the manDear Old Bag I am a youngish 64-year-old male retiree I have been dating a 60-year-old woman for a few months We are just good friends without benefits if you know what I mean I would like to give her a small Christmas gift but I am afraid she will think I am getting serious or she might feel like she has to get me a gift I would not want that What do you think Signed The GiverDear Giver I say give her the gift To all those out there who think they have to give a gift back after receiv-ing one I say you should not feel that way A big pleasant thank you is quite enough A small gift does not mean you are getting serious Friends gift each other all the time On the other hand if you give a big gift such as a diamond bracelet even the Old Bag would think you are getting serious

Email your questions to the Old Bag at lag mancreswickcoxnet or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502

10 HealtH amp wellneSS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Can eating oatmeal really lower your cholesterol or are the cereal companies selling us a story

The short answer is yes oatmeal can lower your cholesterol Read below for the long answer

There are two types of fiber soluble and insoluble

Soluble fiber appears to reduce the bodyrsquos absorption of cholesterol from the intestines

Oatmeal contains soluble fiber that reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL)mdashthe ldquobadrdquo cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes This type of fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans Brussels sprouts apples pears barley and prunes

Insoluble fiber is not digested by the body and promotes regular-ity and softens stools Wheat bran whole grain products and vegetables are good sources of insoluble fiber

The American Dietetic Association recommends a healthy diet that in-cludes 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day including both soluble and insoluble fiber (Soluble fiber should make up 5 to 10 grams of your fiber intake) However Americans only consume about half that amount

There are other foods that work against cholesterol

Soy protein can help lower blood levels of LDL cholesterol particularly when itrsquos substituted for animal pro-tein Ingesting 25 to 50 grams of soy protein a day lowers LDL cholesterol by 4 to 8 percent Thatrsquos a lot of soy People with the highest cholesterol levels seem to benefit the most from soy protein

Women with breast cancer or who are at high risk for breast cancer should consult with their doctors be-fore eating soy because it is not clear how these plant estrogens might affect them

Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol

levels in the blood Rich in polyunsat-urated fatty acids walnuts may also help keep blood vessels more healthy and elastic

When walnuts represent 20 per-cent of the calories in a cholesterol-lowering diet they reduce LDL cholesterol by 12 percent Almonds appear to have a similar effect All nuts are high in calories so use them as replacements for high-calorie foods with high levels of saturated fats

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are not-ed for lowering triglycerides another form of fat in your blood They also benefit the heart in other ways The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel lake trout herring sardines albacore tuna and salmon Other good sources of omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseed walnuts canola oil and soybean oil

Some foods are fortified with plant substances called sterols or stanols which are similar in structure to cholesterol This helps them block the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines Margarines and orange juice that have been fortified with plant sterols can help reduce LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent

The American Heart Association recommends foods fortified with plant sterols only for people with high levels of LDL cholesterol

You may want to try eating more soluble fiber soy protein walnuts and fatty fish The next step would be the addition of foods fortified with plant sterols Eating a combination of these cholesterol-lowering foods increases the benefit

Of course if yoursquore a geezer and you plan to make a change in your habits that could affect your health it is recommended that you consult your doctor first

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom HealtH amp wellneSS 11

In our normal ways of spending our daysmdashout in the sunshine or traveling on trips by planemdashwe are exposed to small doses of radiation But this exposure is not dangerous in and of itself Otherwise airline pilots would have a higher incidence of cancer but they donrsquot

The American College of Radiology set lifetime radiation limits at a con-servative 100 millisieverts (mSv) One mSv is about the amount of radiation you get in a year on average Below that level there is probably no risk

Computed tomography (CT) scans also known as computer axial tomog-raphy (CAT) scans send out a very high dose of radiation A CT scan is a medical imaging method that employs tomography which is the process of generating a 2-D image of a slice or section through a 3-D object (a tomogram) The medical device (the machine) is called a CTG scanner that uses X-rays It used to be called an EMI scan

Doctors have become concerned about CT scans because they have been used so much When the amount of radiation from a CT scan is added to the amount you get from dental X-rays chest X-rays mammo-grams and other tests itrsquos easy to surpass the exposure limit Manning cautioned If you are in your 80s he said you will probably outlive the danger Those of us in our 80s hope we have outlived a lot of things

The American College of Radiology now stresses the importance of using tests with as little radiology as pos-sible New approaches for example allow cardiac CT scans to be used with one-sixth of the conventional radiation dose The American College of Cardiology Foundation is collabo-rating with the imaging societies to cut down on the number of expo-sures people get by recommending how often specific tests should be done as well as encouraging doctors to use radiation-free tests such as ECG (electrocardiography) and MRI whenever possible These tests pose no radiation risk

By Tait Trussell

We may be getting far too much radiation Harvard Medical

School doctors think soA variety of tests available to medi-

cine these days provides invaluable means for diagnosing and treating serious diseases and conditions But with all the tests comes a danger of excessive radiation

If you have a heart condition your doctor or a cardiologist you may be referred to could consider such tests as an electrocardiogram (ECG) car-diac catheterization echocardiogram (ultrasound) radionuclide stress test coronary CT angiogram radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging or cardio magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

That seems like an overload of technical-sounding tests But these tests give heart specialists evidence they need to address any problems with the most vital organ in your bodymdashthe heart

The catch is that some of these tests also expose you to ionizing radiation and unfortunately that can possibly damage cells in your body and risk what could be worse than a heart conditionmdashnamely cancer

Scientists have yet to confirm a direct link between cardiac imag-ing tests and cancer But doctors are now limiting the amount of radiation delivered by these tests

ldquoUntil 10 years ago we didnrsquot real-ize how much radiation exposure was incurred by certain testsrdquo Har-vard Medical School professor and Chief of Noninvasive Cardiac Imag-ing and Testing at Beth Israel Dea-coness Medical Center Dr Warren Manning reported ldquoNow we know Moreover itrsquos not only the dose that raises risk itrsquos also where and when the radiation is given One or two CT scans over a lifetime is appropriate (in other words not dangerous) But if you have a condition that requires continuous monitoring a test that does not expose you to ionizing radiation like cardiac ultrasound or MRI may be preferablerdquo

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Your guide to healthy holiday partyingBy Sandra Gordon

During the holidays food isnrsquot just food Itrsquos a delicious experience

loaded with tradition and temptation and if yoursquore not careful in the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Yearrsquos the indulgent delights of stuffing pumpkin pie and eggnog can become the harsh reality of extra pounds The good news During the winter holiday season a study by the National Institute of Health conclud-ed that most people probably gain only about a pound That doesnrsquot sound like much until you consider that the extra weight doesnrsquot tend to go away after January 1 It tends to accumulate through the years and a small-yet-sneaky successive holiday weight gain can snowball to become a major contributor to obesity the study determined

Plus the one-pound holiday weight gain is an average

ldquoIn my experience there are plenty of people who gain more like six to eight poundsrdquo weight loss counselor and ldquo100 Days of Weight Lossrdquo author Linda Spangle said

To survive the season you need to party healthy not hearty The key is putting together a party strategy that keeps your portionsmdashand your appe-titemdashunder control Herersquos how

Have a game planldquoFor several days before a party cut

back on both fat and caloriesrdquo regis-tered dietitian and American Heart Association spokesperson Riska Platt said

That way yoursquoll be able to eat a little more without worrying about it But never arrive at a party starv-ing or yoursquoll overeat Instead have a piece of fruit a small salad or a cup of low-fat yogurt before leaving home A solid snack will keep you from pouncing on the mini hot dogs as soon as you arrive

Test-taste judiciously If yoursquore making something thatrsquos

a culinary stretch for youmdashmaybe

yoursquove stepped up to host your first holiday dinnermdashgo ahead and test along the way But keep in mind that a teaspoon can get the job done just as easily as a ladle or a wooden spoon You just want to get the fla-vor Drinking water between tastes will cleanse your palate so you wonrsquot need to taste as much to get the sense of whether the recipe is on track

Use delay tacticsOnce you arrive at a party have a

virgin Bloody Mary a diet soda or a glass of seltzer mixed with fruit juice Hold off on the hors drsquooeuvres and champagne for a while

ldquoThe longer you put off eating and drinking alcohol the less time yoursquoll have to overindulgerdquo registered dietitian and ldquoOutwit Your Weightrdquo author Cathy Nonas said

Research shows that consuming alcohol and high-fat appetizers may cause you to eat more during the main course

To avoid feeling deprived and to dodge the social pressure from oth-ers put the seltzer in a wine glass or the diet soda in a highball glass

ldquoNo one will know yoursquore having a completely low-damage drinkrdquo Spangle said

But what if others offer you food or pressure you to indulge

A retort like ldquoNo thank you Irsquom watching my weightrdquo will draw you into uncomfortable conversa-tions about what diet yoursquore on and why you really shouldnrsquot be a party pooper A better idea ldquoNot just yet Irsquom just going to wait a little whilerdquo

ldquoItrsquos a magical linerdquo Spangle said ldquoOne that most people wonrsquot chal-lengerdquo

Fill your plateYou read it right Once you give

yourself the go-ahead to dig in use a plate rather than grabbing handfuls of everything (A fistful of nuts for example packs nearly 200 calories) Fill three-quarters of your plate with chopped fresh vegetables and fruit

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reserving the remaining quarter for anything you want whether or not itrsquos low in calories If yoursquore at a buffet dinner serve yourself healthy foodsmdashsalads grain dishes and veg-etables that arenrsquot covered in cream Donrsquot feel obligated to eat whatever you takemdashditto with dessert What-ever you do sit down to savor each and every bite

ldquoWhat you donrsquot want to do is fill up your plate with a drink in your hand then start chattingrdquo Spangle said ldquoBefore you know it yoursquoll have an empty plate and barely a memory of having eatenrdquo

To reduce the risk of unconscious consumption she recommended mingling without food Once yoursquove said your hellos then go ahead and slowly dig in to your allotted portion Think twice before you go back for more

Every second countsSpeaking of seconds if yoursquore eat-

ing a traditional high-fat holiday meal keep in mind that another helping of mashed potatoes (110 calories) a slice of turkey breast (120) and a nar-row sliver of pecan pie (215) doesnrsquot seem like much But do the math and yoursquoll discover that ldquojust a little morerdquo can easily add up to more than 440 calories and about 14 grams of fat So if yoursquore not the one preparing the meal (and making sure itrsquos low-fat) make your first plateful of holiday dinner your last A temptation tamer take a 20-minute intermission before reaching for seconds to give the urge to refill your plate an opportunity to pass During that time have a cup of tea or hang out in the living room away from the buffet Afterward if yoursquore still hungry opt for another serving of steamed vegetables or a salad

Change your tuneResearch shows that eating while

listening to fast loud music may cause you to consume more food It takes your brain about 10 minutes to register satiety But the faster the mu-sical beat the more quickly yoursquoll eat which means you may have already gone back for seconds before your brain tells you that your stomachrsquos full On the other hand soft back-

ground music has a calming effect and may foster one of the qualities of a great partymdashinteresting conver-sation When dining at home over the holidays put slow and soothing tunes on the CD player

Exercise every dayThroughout the holiday season

squeeze in exercise every day even if you swear yoursquore too busy Exer-cise quells your stress level boosts metabolism and provides a feeling of well being that can fuel your resolve to eat healthy during the holidays

ldquoWhen you exercise consistently yoursquore less likely to say lsquoOh forget about it Irsquom just going to pig-out tonightrsquordquo Spangle said

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With the exception of creamy concoc-tions like eggnog and Baileys Original irish Cream (9 and 10 grams of fat per 4- and 2-ounce serving respectively) many holi-day beverages are fat-free But moderation is key You know from experience that after a few drinks your resolve to have just a taste of the melted Brie dip can fly right out the window Donrsquot forget that the calories from drinks can surreptitiously add up too To slash liquid calories take these holiday tips

For red or white wine (80 to 85 calories per 4-ounce glass) slash calories in half by making a spritzer (half wine half sparkling water)

For beer (145 calories per 12 ounce glass) choose a lite beer and save 45 calories per glass

Sangria (80 calories per 4-ounce glass) pack the fruit garnish into the glass first to crowd out the beverage

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By Marsha Kearns

The 2012 election season is over and the children of Mesa County

have spoken If they had their say Mitt Romney would be president and Scott Tipton would have been ousted by Tisha Casida Third-party candi-dates would also be energized and en-thused by the kidsrsquo response to alterna-tive options to the two-party norm

ldquoThe adults involved in Kids Voting are always fascinated to see how kids interpret the issues and voterdquo Kids Voting Mesa County Ex-ecutive Director Martha Graf said ldquoSure most of them vote like their parents But occasionally we find kids surprising us and themselves by veering away from what they hear at home about electionsrdquo

Kids Voting recently became a member agency of RSVP which matches senior volunteers with rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout Mesa County Why is Kids Voting of interest to seniors What draws adults of all ages to par-ticipate in this particular effort with students of all ages

ldquoOlder people understand the value and importance of civic participa-tion particularly votingrdquo Graf 49 said ldquoSeniors know that people have died to preserve this privilege for all of us and theyrsquore passionate about doing their part to pass on that pas-sion and sense of responsibilityrdquo

Kids Voting has a clear vision with a vital purpose build a strong com-munity of engaged responsible citi-zenry through early civic education involvement and voting

Although it is supported by school districts and home schools through-

Seniors encourage civics and voting among Mesa County kids

out the county Kids Voting is a private independent nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and relies on donations to run its program each year

In fact Mesa County Valley School District 51 doesnrsquot help fund the organization with money It does however donate office space and a district email ad-dress both critical to the organizationrsquos success

ldquoOur relationship with school district 51 allows us direct access to teachers making it much easier to work with them to integrate

our civics lessons into their class-room curriculumrdquo Graf said

Kids Voting is also offered to Plateau Valley District 50 private schools such as Holy Family Inter-mountain Adventist Academy and Grand Valley Christian High School and some home schools and other organizations The program is open to all educators

Kids Voting creates lesson plans that fit into a civicssocial studies curriculum from grades K-12

ldquoKids are our future in more ways than onerdquo Graf said ldquoAfter all pretty soon these kids could be involved with making decisions that affect all of us Helping them learn to become an active and informed voter is of critical importancerdquo

Kids Voting pulls actual candidates and issues from the adult general ballot during every annual election including local regional and national races and issues and assigns them to different grade levels When the adult ballot items are unsuitable or too complex for kids Kids Voting creates an opinion question for students to consider

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For example this year at the K-5 levels Kids Voting offered the question of whether or not kids should have to wear school uniforms which is something that would directly affect their daily lives (They overwhelmingly voted no) The middle school and high-school students considered a campaign finance question differ-ent from the one faced by adults but one that got students thinking about this important issue

ldquoOur volunteers help with voter registration drives at schools and talk to students to get anecdotes after an election to find out whyhow they votedrdquo Graf said ldquoThey help plan fundraising banquets like the upcom-ing celebration at Colorado Mesa University on February 21 and other events Some serve on committees such as the classroom partnership committee deciding what should be on the ballot There are also fundrais-ing efforts speaking to groups and other outreach activities availablerdquo

Linda Reeves 62 is a Kids Voting board member who has been in-volved with the organization since its beginning in 1996

ldquoAs a retired American history and government teacher I believe Kids Voting is working to support student achievement and understanding as a community resourcerdquo Reeves said ldquoThe organization promotes an un-derstanding of how our government works the importance of voting as an informed voter and the need for kids to become involved in their com-munity state and nationrdquo

The process Kids Voting uses leads students to think independently first and then decide what they believe about the person running and what heshe stands for

ldquoWe want kids to understand that they donrsquot just have to go for the re-publican or the democratrdquo Graf said ldquoThey should consider all candidates Kids might find their opinions dif-fer from their parentsrsquo relativesrsquo or friendsrsquo They need to know they can always change their minds Voting

is a private decision They can say theyrsquoll vote one way but do the opposite if they want Peer pressure or adult influence should only be part of their information-gathering processrdquo

Board member Dan Flenniken 65 and

program director for Mass Communi-cations at Colorado Mesa University has been involved with Kids Voting for three years

ldquoKids Voting Mesa County is non-partisan and places a great deal of value on our youth and their future rolerdquo he said ldquoThink about it That 12-year-old student will be voting in six years She needs to understand the responsibility and importance of her role in our governmentrdquo

Reeves has helped determine student ballots developed lessons for teachers trained teachers and worked with students on writing newspaper articles and video inter-viewing Colorado candidates

ldquoEducators canrsquot do it alonerdquo Reeves said ldquoStudent success relies on the participation of students par-ents educators and communityrdquo

The turnout for the November mock election at participating schools and home schools was an impressive 17000+ students

Herersquos a look at voter turnout by grade levels elementary schools 899 percent middle schools 857 percent high schools 545 percent Delivering Kids Voting to high-school students is the toughest because not all take social studies classes during the election season which is where the program is typically included

ldquoAfter we complete an election itrsquos easy to go lsquoWhew Glad thatrsquos overrsquordquo Flenniken said ldquoIn the meantime the process of educating our youth about civics is a year-round taskrdquo

For more information about Kids Voting volunteering or attending the Civics Celebration Banquet on February 21 call Graf at 245-3414 or visit wwwkidsvotingmcorg Inter-ested seniors can also call RSVP at 243-9839

Over 17000 students participated in the recent mock election

a Involve your loved one in preparations asmuch as possible with tasks such as signingcards decorating and filling stockings

a Be sure to have all medications filled and ready before the hustle and bustle begins

a Evaluate environment where you will celebrate and identify a place for quiet andrest note barriers to safety

a Educate guests in advance of changes sincethey last saw your loved one

a Be mindful of noise A childrsquos toy orvideogames can create over stimulating background noises

a Choose which holiday traditions are most important to you and your family and prioritize

a Utilize your support system to get extra time for shopping and errands

a Prepare ahead ask for help educate thoseclose to you of your needs and most of alltake care of yourself

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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18 travel amp recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

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The old Appleton general store is now a home

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

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Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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YOUR WAY

24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

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New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

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30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

Shower amp Tub Enclosures bull Rescreens amp New Screens

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Same day service on most autoglass

Buying for CASHCoins amp Coin Collections

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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

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Open Monday - Saturday 930 am - 530 pm

Gently used donations welcome

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bull Deacutecor bull Clothing bull Artwork bull Jewelry bull Furniture bull Home furnishings

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

Monument Home CareBest Caregivers in the Valley

2829 North Avenue bull Solarus Square 102 bull Grand Junction CO 81501

Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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Call today for a free assessment 970-985-4924

Our Caregivers love what they do and are only placed in the home after interviewing with each client They are insured bonded drug tested and screened with a national background check

We can help in so many waysbull Caring CompanionshipFriendshipbull PersonalHygiene Carebull Dressing Bathing Eatingbull Meal PlanningPreparationGrocery Shoppingbull Transportation to doctorsErrandsbull Laundry amp weekly linen washing

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is now available on the Western Slope

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

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Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

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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

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

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 216-8236

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3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

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42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

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Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

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Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom eDitorial 3

Should City sell golf courseBy Kevin K VanGundy

During this season of generosity the story of Lew and Mildred

Burkeyrsquos gift of 18 acres of land to the City of Grand Junction may have you questioning your giving Forty-five years ago the Burkeys gave land to the City in hopes that it would someday be a park and a benefit to the community

The couple has since passed away and the struggle to build Burkey Park has been passed to Lewrsquos younger brother Ben (You can read about the struggle on page 42 of this monthrsquos BEACON)

Like many of lifersquos problems itrsquos not some-thing that more than a few million dollars canrsquot fix But then that is the challenge isnrsquot it When the Lincoln Park Golf Course was built it was the best golf course in town But that was long ago and now there are bigger and better courses to play Why not sell that land to two of the biggest economic engines in town Colorado Mesa University and the VA Hospital That money could

then be used to build a much needed communitysenior center at the Bur-key Park location Vote for or against online at BeaconSeniorNewscom

The best gift is timeI think that this monthrsquos cover story

is one of the most poignant stories that wersquove pub-lished Seniors me included donrsquot want ldquopresentsrdquo from their children as much as they want their ldquopresencerdquo

In visiting with many older folks over the years I have learned that one of the things they dis-like most is the loneliness that often accompa-nies aging Irsquove never spoke with a cen-tenarian that has longed for material pos-sessions but all have missed the company of friends and family

Please join my family and me as we vol-unteer to de-liver and share a Christmas Eve meal with area seniors who may not be as blessed

with family and friends as we are You can learn more about how to volunteer on the next page Happy Christmas

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Burkey Park

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4 cover Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Cloie Sandlin

Comfort Keepers is teaming up with other local senior agencies to provide a delicious Christmas meal and friendly company to homebound seniors in Mesa County during the day on Christ-mas Eve

Grand Villa Assisted Living cooks and prepares a complete Christmas meal and seniors have the option of turkey or ham and pumpkin pie or apple pie complete with all the trimmings Volun-teers are needed to load plates and de-liver meals but also to sit and eat with seniors if they desire company Groups that would like to sing carols or provide some holiday entertainment would make the meal even more special

ldquoSeeing that extra smile on peoplersquos faces is amazingrdquo Comfort Keepers General Manager Mary Kuhn said

The program served 160 people last year Now in its third year the number is anticipated to double Meals will be delivered between 130 pm and 330 pm This service is available to ALL of Mesa Countymdashfrom Collbran and DeBeque to Whitewater to Mack to Gateway

For those seniors that are not home-bound the Atrium of the Grand Valley will cater a full Christmas buffet free of charge from noon to 4 pm in their activity room 3260 N 12th St

ldquoAll we ask is that you have fun and eat your fillrdquo Ben Krug with The Atrium said ldquoWe donrsquot want any senior to be alone at this time of yearrdquo

To have a meal delivered to your home or to volunteer call 241-8818

Seniors want your presence for the holidays not your presents By Melanie Wiseman

Who doesnrsquot love seeing a bright-eyed child excit-

edly tear open a Christmas gift The delight in the eyes of chil-dren during the holidays is most likely about the presents The delight in the eyes of seniors during the holidays however is more likely about your presence

Through lifersquos changes one thing remains constant in the lives of seniors the love honor and respect from friends and loved ones are what matter most No one knows this better than Pam Gardner 59 and her mother Charlotte Gardner 84

ldquoWhen you go through chang-es and difficult times you see the value of friends and familyrdquo Pam said ldquoItrsquos touching to see how people want to reach out and thatrsquos really the spirit of the holidaysrdquo

Getting together this Christmas will be different for both mother and daughter as changes and losses throughout the year have been great Pam lost her husband and love of her life Dan in May and after living with one of her two daughters for the past nine years Charlotte faced a life change by moving into The Fountains of Hill-top in October

ldquoThis is a big change for momrdquo Pam said ldquoThere is not a lot Mom needs We are just going to plan some special things together like seeing the lights and some fun family experi-ences I love having all three of my kids and the grandkids together in a big group with the little ones running around One thing Irsquove loved about our family is that we have always gotten together at the holidaysrdquo

Pam recalled the first Christmas after her father passed away over 30 years ago

ldquoIt was awkwardrdquo Pam said

ldquoEveryone came to sit at the table and no one wanted to sit in the chair where my dad usually satrdquo

This being the first Christmas with-out her husband Pam said ldquoWersquoll be moving some chairs around and invit-ing some people we havenrsquot usually had over before I think it will lighten things uprdquo

Neither Pam nor Charlotte men-tioned gift giving when talking about the holidays only the importance of family presence

ldquoI have a wonderful family who has always been so supportiverdquo Charlotte

said ldquoThey have shared their lives and homes with merdquo

Charlotte even took her family into consideration when selecting her apart-ment making sure there was room for plenty of company

ldquoI have a hide-a-bed for the little onesrdquo she said ldquoand the second bedroom is for whoever else wants to visitrdquo

ldquoPeople need the special pleasures in life in addition to the basic necessitiesrdquo The Fountains of Hilltop Activity Coordinator Linda Larson 57 said ldquoLove dignity and beauty in life are as basic as physical needs I believe we try to incorporate that every day here at the Fountains not just at the holidays when loneliness and depression are most prevalent This is their home and we need to be mindful of that For those residents who may feel iso-

lated and alone we offer friendship We in a sense are their extended family and they become ours as well The compassion and care that we ex-tend on a day-to-day basis hopefully fills a void that they may be feeling from time to timerdquo

Being that her family is so spread out Verda Patterson 81 spends the holidays doing activities with other members of First United Methodist

ChurchldquoMy friend Sue and I have

been adopted by friends for the holidaysrdquo Patterson said ldquoWe get together for a nice meal and all bring something to sharerdquo

Patterson recalled the memories of Christmases be-

fore she lost her husband John eight years ago

ldquoWe always bought gifts for every-one in the familyrdquo Patterson said ldquoAfter years on my knees wrapping presents and wondering if they

After moving and downsizing so many times we donrsquot

need anything

Christmas volunteers needed

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom cover Story 5

would like the gift and think-ing if they needed it they prob-ably bought it for themselves we decided to give to people we knew were in need Now if I do give a gift I donate in the honor of someone to the Heifer Project Smile Train Doctors Without Borders or Roice-Hurstrdquo

Even though some seniors keep busy year-round or are sur-rounded by family there is still a void they wish they could fill

ldquoWhat means more than anything is spending time with loved ones and familyrdquo Shirley Quinn 77 said ldquoI love talking listen-ing to Christmas music and looking at the lights I keep busy but Irsquom still lonelymdashlonely for Chuckrdquo

Being with family has become all the more important for Quinn after losing her husband Chuck last year

ldquoWhat I value most are the daily calls I get from my daughter Shyrlrdquo Quinn said ldquoSometimes she asks if I just want to hang out That can mean running errands or just being with me I tell her all the time shersquos such a gift to merdquo

For Joe and Betty Pickard there came a time when they needed to move closer to one of their four kids

ldquoWe ended up in Grand Junction near Carolyn our oldestrdquo Joe 95 said ldquoItrsquos been wonderful to have more family aroundrdquo

Since 1965 the Pickards have moved so many times that their fam-ily ended up fragmented all over the US leaving no opportunities to all be together

ldquoIn 1982 Betty and I were living in Arkansas and we made a declaration that we were all going to get togeth-errdquo Joe said

Their daughter Carolyn Brown 72 said the event was monumental

ldquoNow we try to get together every other yearrdquo she said

In regards to gift giving Betty 92 said gifts are not important

ldquoAfter moving and downsizing

so many times we donrsquot need any-thingrdquo she said

The Pickards now reside at The Atrium in a simple cozy apartment

ldquoPeople last presents donrsquotrdquo Carolyn said ldquoNot all families are

like that Irsquom blessed with a wonderful familyrdquo

If you asked Carolyn and her husband Dave 79 about the best gift they ever

received they would probably say each other After losing both of their spouses Carolyn and Dave married 12 years ago

ldquoIt was genuinely a God thingrdquo Carolyn said

What about families who face the challenge of being together because of the great distances between them

Jerry and Phyllis Burdick dealt with this challenge for nearly 20 years with their four children and nine grandchil-dren spread out between Chi-na the Philippines Washington and Virginia For the Burdicks involvement in church and get-ting together with friends fills in the gap

ldquoWith the evolution of tech-nology we have never felt alonerdquo Jerry 75 said ldquoWersquore connected electronically Years ago we relied on letters which had a six-week turn around internationally Then came emails and now we skype We talk and see our family in real timerdquo

Mary and Jeff Harmeling also understand the physical separation of family The last five years their daughter Mindy has worked in Afghanistan Emailing and skyping around busy schedules and a 12-hour time difference allow them to remain close During the holidays the Harmelings frequently open their doors to friends who donrsquot have fam-ily close by

ldquoItrsquos a blessing to have a home and enough food to share with people who might otherwise be alonerdquo Mary 58 said ldquoWhen yoursquore alone you learn to live with your aloneness but when the holidays come around itrsquos differentrdquo

As Victim Services Coordinator for the Grand Junction Police Depart-ment Mary said she has learned the powerful value and meaning of presence

ldquoAny time you spend with someone is very honoring of themrdquo Mary said

When asked what they would like for Christmas many seniors reply ldquoOh I donrsquot need a thingrdquo They may not need any ldquothingrdquo but chances are they need you There is no need to apologize for not buying a senior a gift Your presence is priceless and the best present they will ever receive

The Burdicks visiting their son Todd in China

Pam Gardner 59 with her mother Charlotte Gardner 84

Publisher Kevin VanGundy

Founding Publisher Susan Capps

Editor Cloie Sandlin

Office Manager Genevra Shal

Graphic Design Heidi Graf

Production Photographer Karen Jones

Delivery Anouk Olson

Advertising Sales Sue Bowen

Advertising Sales Linda Lovendahl

Sales Assistant Michelle Hooper

Delta-Montrose BureauAdvertising Sales Virginia Carlile

Delivery 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

National amp Regional Award-Winning Publication

Cover Photo4 generations Charlotte Gard-ner 84 center daughter Pam Gardner 59 on right grand-

daughter Stacy Sandoval 40 on left and standing great-grandson Taylor Sandoval 20 and great-granddaughter Ciara Sandoval 13

6 Feature Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Terri Benson

Julie Brotherton 60 wants to preserve the

nostalgia of costume jew-elry before itrsquos lost forever by turning other peoplersquos trash into treasure She haunts flea markets garage sales and accepts gifts of broken and unwanted jewelry from friends tak-ing the bits and pieces and creating new one-of-a-kind artwork and jewelry She can take someonersquos old outdated family jewelry and make it into something they would wear

Her first lsquoremade jewelryrsquo consisted of two empty 7-ounce Coors pony cans filched from the trash attached chain and old screw-back earrings and worn during lunch one day in junior high

ldquoThe teachers werenrsquot as amused as my classmates and I got suspendedrdquo Brotherton said

Originally from Albuquerque Brotherton came to Grand Junction in 1993

Brotherton suffers from a serious allergy to base metals If she wears anything less than 14 karat gold her skin turns red and swells When doctors pinned her broken foot they had to remove the pin due to a seri-ous infection She had a bout with breast cancer and had to nix the plan to insert a titanium marker or face more emergency removal surgery Since she couldnrsquot afford to wear high priced quality gold pieces all the time she started finding plastic glass stone string and other types of jewelry

ldquoMy inspiration evolves as I createrdquo Brotherton said ldquobut I get a flash as I see the different pieces to-gether When I donrsquot have time to work on them right then I stuff the pieces into a bag-gie until I do As soon as I see them again it comes right back to merdquo

Brotherton wasnrsquot convinced

she had real talent until one day she looked at her projects and thought ldquoWho would ever want to buy any of itrdquo

She started wearing her jewelry to work and held jewelry parties get-ting compliments and sales

With a business plan in place Brotherton started One Design at a Time Brotherton has expanded her work to masks 3D multi-media art shoe deacutecor purses and ldquofascinatorsrdquo (headbands hair clips and hats mod-eled after the elaborate headwear of British Royals) Her signature piece is a mask with an elaborate jeweled headdress She made it for an Heir-looms for Hospice fundraiser

ldquoI loved it so much I bought it back at the auctionrdquo Brotherton said

Brotherton can do custom works She can work with a specific color scheme or style and she does the wall art that can incorporate items

you want to keep but

Handcrafted for the holidays

donrsquot know what to do withSome of her jewelry is priced

under $25 but some of her artwork and masks cost thousands For more information stop by the Business Incubatorrsquos Holiday Open House on December 13 or call her at 257-1035

Horse art by TeshaTesha Hammonds 72 is setting

out on a new career as a sculptress Shersquos already enjoyed a long career as an artist working in charcoal oil pencil pastel watercolor and other mixed media Her home is packed with framed artmdashmostly horses but also landscapes portraits a New Mexico Vine and Wine Society post-er and a cover for Appaloosa Journal She started painting at age 10 with her brotherrsquos paint set

Recently Hammonds received an email asking that she submit an entry to the Trail of the Painted Pony competition where statues were auc-

tioned off at the Breederrsquos

Cup

Classic last month in Santa Anita California to ben-efit the chaplaincy

ldquoIrsquom one of three win-nersrdquo Hammonds said ldquoIrsquom not sure how they heard about me but it could have been from my website wwwhorseart byteshacomrdquo

Until that point her only exposure to sculpture was a drawing class in college

taught by a sculptor and a commis-sion to make a horse-head cookie jar

Hammonds was born and raised in New Jersey where she met her husband of 52 years Don while he was in the Marines They moved to Ohio and on to El Paso Texas where she lived and raised a family for 25 years In Texas she was surrounded by quarter horses and many of their friends were lsquohorse peoplersquo includ-ing Willie Shoemaker who grew up less than 100 miles away She loved horses and started using them in artwork

About five years after she began painting horses while in her late 40s Hammonds decided she wanted to learn more about equine anatomy so she could do a better job paint-ing them She went to the Kentucky Horse Park and the Academy of Equine Art where she studied under well-known artists Sam Savitt Faye

Moore James Crow and her favor-ite Jean Bowman (who did all

the King Ranch portraits) perfecting her technique It was in Kentucky that she realized there were many different types of horses It was there that she met thoroughbreds

ldquoThey were fantasticmdash

Julie Brotherton right created these one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces from other peoplersquos old jewelry and unwanted items

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horse races and shows These venues allowed her the opportunity to do research on racing equipment and make contacts that led to later com-missions The Hammonds still meet people from lsquoback in the dayrsquo

ldquoThe horse world is relatively smallrdquo Don said

After moving to Grand Junction Hammonds met a neighbor that was involved with the Bookcliff mus-tangs He gave her photos of some of the herd She couldnrsquot believe how beautiful they were even out on their own Shersquos now a member of Friends of the Mustangs and is glad the group and BLM work so hard at keeping the herd from outgrowing their range

Hammonds can do custom por-traits of animals or family members and can work off photographs She has many works that would make fantastic holiday gifts for someone with horses or someone with a love of horses

Hammonds plans to continue working with all different types of media especially sculpture

ldquoI wish Irsquod gotten into it a long time agordquo she said ldquoIrsquove always strived to create 3-D art from 2-D workrdquo

See more of Ham-mondsrsquo work at wwwhorseart byteshacom To purchase call 245-5547 or email teejim577gmailcom

elegant sleek and fastrdquo Hammonds said ldquoHorses are the greatest ath-letes next to humansrdquo

Hammondsrsquo style has evolved over time and she favors a blending tech-nique when using pencil because she feels it shows equine muscle tone better than the more common line and cross-hatch styles

Hammonds studied hard and learned her craft well selling from galleries in Arizona New Mexico Colorado and Texas She has taken on many commissions mainly on horses

ldquoThe biggest problem with com-missions is trying to figure out whatrsquos in peoplersquos heads just from talking to themrdquo Hammonds said ldquoYou canrsquot fool the owner or a trainer They know their horses inside and out I once did a trio of horses for a lady When I pulled the picture out she looked at it and said lsquoI think the neck on that one is a little too thickrsquo I went back and measured the horse and she was rightrdquo

Hammonds also designed Christmas cards featuring Santa and racehorses and sold them all over the world Lately the market has been too soft for good gallery sales and she has concentrat-ed on just enjoying working

ldquoItrsquos always hard for her to let go of her paintings any-wayrdquo her husband Don said

In the mean-time several family members have lsquodibsrsquo on different pieces

The Ham-monds owned race horses themselvesmdashsome of which were big win-ners The family went to many

Tesha Hammonds is an equine artist Her sculpture ldquoGodspeedrdquo won the Trail of the Painted Pony competition

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Top this cake with both Honey-Gingerbread and Molasses-Gingerbread Cookies

All-purpose flour for dusting

4 T unsalted butter melted

1-34 c granulated sugar

2 lbs cream cheese room temperature

1 t pure vanilla extract

4 large eggs room temperature

14 c unsulfured molasses

14 t salt

1-12 t ground ginger

1 t ground cinnamon

1 t freshly grated nutmeg

14 t ground cloves

12 t finely grated lemon zest

6 gingerbread men

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees Wrap exterior of a 9-inch springform pan in 2 layers of foil

COMBiNE butter 14 c sugar and 2 c cookie crumbs in a bowl Press mixture firmly and evenly into bottom and one-third of the way up sides of prepared pan Bake until set about 10 minutes Let cool on rack

REDuCE oven temperature to 325 degrees Beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy about 3 minutes Beat in remaining 1-12 c sugar and the vanilla scraping down sides of bowl as needed Reduce speed to low Add eggs 1 at a time beating well after each addition and scraping sides of bowl as needed Beat in molasses salt spices and lemon zest Pour filling into cooled crust

PLACE cheesecake in a large shallow roasting pan Transfer to oven and carefully add enough hot water to roasting pan to come about halfway up sides of spring-form pan Bake until cheesecake is set but still slightly wobbly in center 60 to 65 minutes Carefully remove springform pan from roasting pan and let cool on a wire rack Refrigerate uncovered for at least 8 hours (preferably overnight)

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Advice Column for the Over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

Note to Readers I have received many emails regarding whether dating seniors should pay their own way or whether the man should always pay for the woman like when they were in their 20s Some women say the man should pay Many men say they would date more if they did not have to pay for both people all the time because they cannot afford it I am going to make a rule for senior dating for those on a fixed income You can cut this column out and tell the person you are ask-ing out ldquoI go by the Old Bag Rulesrdquo Here they are

Old Bag Rules for casual dating for the over 50 crowd

It should be understood and ac-cepted that each of you will pay your own way for casual dating (movies plays dances dinners etc) This will take care of those women who are afraid that if the man pays he may think you owe him favors (from pre-vious letters) It will also take care of those men who simply cannot handle the drain on their finances (many previous letters)

If either of you cannot afford to pay for yourself be honest and say so

If the relationship changes from casual to serious then you can have a discussion about who will pay Sometimes the woman may be more ldquowell-heeledrdquo than the man and it might be okay for her to pay by mu-tual agreement Or if the man is more well-heeled he may opt to take over as the payee Whatever you decide should be by mutual consent

If you are invited for a weekend trip make sure you know what the weekend entails You may think it means separate rooms and he may as-sume that you are agreeing to more The invitee should also clarify who is paying

Ask the Old BagIt is quite okay for a

woman to ask a man out on a date and the above rules should be followed Let him know you go by the ldquoOld Bag Rulesrdquo

To the women I say life from 50 on is not the same as when you were in your

20s You should not expect to always be treated by the man paying

To the men I say it is nothing to be ashamed of to have a woman pay for herself It may seem awkward at first but you will get used to it

If dining the easiest way to handle it is to ask for separate checks rather than getting out your calculators and making a big deal out of it

The rules have changed You are now at the age of independence Enjoy If there are any waiters or waitresses out there please do not as-sume that a seniorrsquos bill will be paid by the manDear Old Bag I am a youngish 64-year-old male retiree I have been dating a 60-year-old woman for a few months We are just good friends without benefits if you know what I mean I would like to give her a small Christmas gift but I am afraid she will think I am getting serious or she might feel like she has to get me a gift I would not want that What do you think Signed The GiverDear Giver I say give her the gift To all those out there who think they have to give a gift back after receiv-ing one I say you should not feel that way A big pleasant thank you is quite enough A small gift does not mean you are getting serious Friends gift each other all the time On the other hand if you give a big gift such as a diamond bracelet even the Old Bag would think you are getting serious

Email your questions to the Old Bag at lag mancreswickcoxnet or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502

10 HealtH amp wellneSS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Can eating oatmeal really lower your cholesterol or are the cereal companies selling us a story

The short answer is yes oatmeal can lower your cholesterol Read below for the long answer

There are two types of fiber soluble and insoluble

Soluble fiber appears to reduce the bodyrsquos absorption of cholesterol from the intestines

Oatmeal contains soluble fiber that reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL)mdashthe ldquobadrdquo cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes This type of fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans Brussels sprouts apples pears barley and prunes

Insoluble fiber is not digested by the body and promotes regular-ity and softens stools Wheat bran whole grain products and vegetables are good sources of insoluble fiber

The American Dietetic Association recommends a healthy diet that in-cludes 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day including both soluble and insoluble fiber (Soluble fiber should make up 5 to 10 grams of your fiber intake) However Americans only consume about half that amount

There are other foods that work against cholesterol

Soy protein can help lower blood levels of LDL cholesterol particularly when itrsquos substituted for animal pro-tein Ingesting 25 to 50 grams of soy protein a day lowers LDL cholesterol by 4 to 8 percent Thatrsquos a lot of soy People with the highest cholesterol levels seem to benefit the most from soy protein

Women with breast cancer or who are at high risk for breast cancer should consult with their doctors be-fore eating soy because it is not clear how these plant estrogens might affect them

Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol

levels in the blood Rich in polyunsat-urated fatty acids walnuts may also help keep blood vessels more healthy and elastic

When walnuts represent 20 per-cent of the calories in a cholesterol-lowering diet they reduce LDL cholesterol by 12 percent Almonds appear to have a similar effect All nuts are high in calories so use them as replacements for high-calorie foods with high levels of saturated fats

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are not-ed for lowering triglycerides another form of fat in your blood They also benefit the heart in other ways The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel lake trout herring sardines albacore tuna and salmon Other good sources of omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseed walnuts canola oil and soybean oil

Some foods are fortified with plant substances called sterols or stanols which are similar in structure to cholesterol This helps them block the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines Margarines and orange juice that have been fortified with plant sterols can help reduce LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent

The American Heart Association recommends foods fortified with plant sterols only for people with high levels of LDL cholesterol

You may want to try eating more soluble fiber soy protein walnuts and fatty fish The next step would be the addition of foods fortified with plant sterols Eating a combination of these cholesterol-lowering foods increases the benefit

Of course if yoursquore a geezer and you plan to make a change in your habits that could affect your health it is recommended that you consult your doctor first

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In our normal ways of spending our daysmdashout in the sunshine or traveling on trips by planemdashwe are exposed to small doses of radiation But this exposure is not dangerous in and of itself Otherwise airline pilots would have a higher incidence of cancer but they donrsquot

The American College of Radiology set lifetime radiation limits at a con-servative 100 millisieverts (mSv) One mSv is about the amount of radiation you get in a year on average Below that level there is probably no risk

Computed tomography (CT) scans also known as computer axial tomog-raphy (CAT) scans send out a very high dose of radiation A CT scan is a medical imaging method that employs tomography which is the process of generating a 2-D image of a slice or section through a 3-D object (a tomogram) The medical device (the machine) is called a CTG scanner that uses X-rays It used to be called an EMI scan

Doctors have become concerned about CT scans because they have been used so much When the amount of radiation from a CT scan is added to the amount you get from dental X-rays chest X-rays mammo-grams and other tests itrsquos easy to surpass the exposure limit Manning cautioned If you are in your 80s he said you will probably outlive the danger Those of us in our 80s hope we have outlived a lot of things

The American College of Radiology now stresses the importance of using tests with as little radiology as pos-sible New approaches for example allow cardiac CT scans to be used with one-sixth of the conventional radiation dose The American College of Cardiology Foundation is collabo-rating with the imaging societies to cut down on the number of expo-sures people get by recommending how often specific tests should be done as well as encouraging doctors to use radiation-free tests such as ECG (electrocardiography) and MRI whenever possible These tests pose no radiation risk

By Tait Trussell

We may be getting far too much radiation Harvard Medical

School doctors think soA variety of tests available to medi-

cine these days provides invaluable means for diagnosing and treating serious diseases and conditions But with all the tests comes a danger of excessive radiation

If you have a heart condition your doctor or a cardiologist you may be referred to could consider such tests as an electrocardiogram (ECG) car-diac catheterization echocardiogram (ultrasound) radionuclide stress test coronary CT angiogram radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging or cardio magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

That seems like an overload of technical-sounding tests But these tests give heart specialists evidence they need to address any problems with the most vital organ in your bodymdashthe heart

The catch is that some of these tests also expose you to ionizing radiation and unfortunately that can possibly damage cells in your body and risk what could be worse than a heart conditionmdashnamely cancer

Scientists have yet to confirm a direct link between cardiac imag-ing tests and cancer But doctors are now limiting the amount of radiation delivered by these tests

ldquoUntil 10 years ago we didnrsquot real-ize how much radiation exposure was incurred by certain testsrdquo Har-vard Medical School professor and Chief of Noninvasive Cardiac Imag-ing and Testing at Beth Israel Dea-coness Medical Center Dr Warren Manning reported ldquoNow we know Moreover itrsquos not only the dose that raises risk itrsquos also where and when the radiation is given One or two CT scans over a lifetime is appropriate (in other words not dangerous) But if you have a condition that requires continuous monitoring a test that does not expose you to ionizing radiation like cardiac ultrasound or MRI may be preferablerdquo

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Your guide to healthy holiday partyingBy Sandra Gordon

During the holidays food isnrsquot just food Itrsquos a delicious experience

loaded with tradition and temptation and if yoursquore not careful in the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Yearrsquos the indulgent delights of stuffing pumpkin pie and eggnog can become the harsh reality of extra pounds The good news During the winter holiday season a study by the National Institute of Health conclud-ed that most people probably gain only about a pound That doesnrsquot sound like much until you consider that the extra weight doesnrsquot tend to go away after January 1 It tends to accumulate through the years and a small-yet-sneaky successive holiday weight gain can snowball to become a major contributor to obesity the study determined

Plus the one-pound holiday weight gain is an average

ldquoIn my experience there are plenty of people who gain more like six to eight poundsrdquo weight loss counselor and ldquo100 Days of Weight Lossrdquo author Linda Spangle said

To survive the season you need to party healthy not hearty The key is putting together a party strategy that keeps your portionsmdashand your appe-titemdashunder control Herersquos how

Have a game planldquoFor several days before a party cut

back on both fat and caloriesrdquo regis-tered dietitian and American Heart Association spokesperson Riska Platt said

That way yoursquoll be able to eat a little more without worrying about it But never arrive at a party starv-ing or yoursquoll overeat Instead have a piece of fruit a small salad or a cup of low-fat yogurt before leaving home A solid snack will keep you from pouncing on the mini hot dogs as soon as you arrive

Test-taste judiciously If yoursquore making something thatrsquos

a culinary stretch for youmdashmaybe

yoursquove stepped up to host your first holiday dinnermdashgo ahead and test along the way But keep in mind that a teaspoon can get the job done just as easily as a ladle or a wooden spoon You just want to get the fla-vor Drinking water between tastes will cleanse your palate so you wonrsquot need to taste as much to get the sense of whether the recipe is on track

Use delay tacticsOnce you arrive at a party have a

virgin Bloody Mary a diet soda or a glass of seltzer mixed with fruit juice Hold off on the hors drsquooeuvres and champagne for a while

ldquoThe longer you put off eating and drinking alcohol the less time yoursquoll have to overindulgerdquo registered dietitian and ldquoOutwit Your Weightrdquo author Cathy Nonas said

Research shows that consuming alcohol and high-fat appetizers may cause you to eat more during the main course

To avoid feeling deprived and to dodge the social pressure from oth-ers put the seltzer in a wine glass or the diet soda in a highball glass

ldquoNo one will know yoursquore having a completely low-damage drinkrdquo Spangle said

But what if others offer you food or pressure you to indulge

A retort like ldquoNo thank you Irsquom watching my weightrdquo will draw you into uncomfortable conversa-tions about what diet yoursquore on and why you really shouldnrsquot be a party pooper A better idea ldquoNot just yet Irsquom just going to wait a little whilerdquo

ldquoItrsquos a magical linerdquo Spangle said ldquoOne that most people wonrsquot chal-lengerdquo

Fill your plateYou read it right Once you give

yourself the go-ahead to dig in use a plate rather than grabbing handfuls of everything (A fistful of nuts for example packs nearly 200 calories) Fill three-quarters of your plate with chopped fresh vegetables and fruit

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reserving the remaining quarter for anything you want whether or not itrsquos low in calories If yoursquore at a buffet dinner serve yourself healthy foodsmdashsalads grain dishes and veg-etables that arenrsquot covered in cream Donrsquot feel obligated to eat whatever you takemdashditto with dessert What-ever you do sit down to savor each and every bite

ldquoWhat you donrsquot want to do is fill up your plate with a drink in your hand then start chattingrdquo Spangle said ldquoBefore you know it yoursquoll have an empty plate and barely a memory of having eatenrdquo

To reduce the risk of unconscious consumption she recommended mingling without food Once yoursquove said your hellos then go ahead and slowly dig in to your allotted portion Think twice before you go back for more

Every second countsSpeaking of seconds if yoursquore eat-

ing a traditional high-fat holiday meal keep in mind that another helping of mashed potatoes (110 calories) a slice of turkey breast (120) and a nar-row sliver of pecan pie (215) doesnrsquot seem like much But do the math and yoursquoll discover that ldquojust a little morerdquo can easily add up to more than 440 calories and about 14 grams of fat So if yoursquore not the one preparing the meal (and making sure itrsquos low-fat) make your first plateful of holiday dinner your last A temptation tamer take a 20-minute intermission before reaching for seconds to give the urge to refill your plate an opportunity to pass During that time have a cup of tea or hang out in the living room away from the buffet Afterward if yoursquore still hungry opt for another serving of steamed vegetables or a salad

Change your tuneResearch shows that eating while

listening to fast loud music may cause you to consume more food It takes your brain about 10 minutes to register satiety But the faster the mu-sical beat the more quickly yoursquoll eat which means you may have already gone back for seconds before your brain tells you that your stomachrsquos full On the other hand soft back-

ground music has a calming effect and may foster one of the qualities of a great partymdashinteresting conver-sation When dining at home over the holidays put slow and soothing tunes on the CD player

Exercise every dayThroughout the holiday season

squeeze in exercise every day even if you swear yoursquore too busy Exer-cise quells your stress level boosts metabolism and provides a feeling of well being that can fuel your resolve to eat healthy during the holidays

ldquoWhen you exercise consistently yoursquore less likely to say lsquoOh forget about it Irsquom just going to pig-out tonightrsquordquo Spangle said

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By Marsha Kearns

The 2012 election season is over and the children of Mesa County

have spoken If they had their say Mitt Romney would be president and Scott Tipton would have been ousted by Tisha Casida Third-party candi-dates would also be energized and en-thused by the kidsrsquo response to alterna-tive options to the two-party norm

ldquoThe adults involved in Kids Voting are always fascinated to see how kids interpret the issues and voterdquo Kids Voting Mesa County Ex-ecutive Director Martha Graf said ldquoSure most of them vote like their parents But occasionally we find kids surprising us and themselves by veering away from what they hear at home about electionsrdquo

Kids Voting recently became a member agency of RSVP which matches senior volunteers with rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout Mesa County Why is Kids Voting of interest to seniors What draws adults of all ages to par-ticipate in this particular effort with students of all ages

ldquoOlder people understand the value and importance of civic participa-tion particularly votingrdquo Graf 49 said ldquoSeniors know that people have died to preserve this privilege for all of us and theyrsquore passionate about doing their part to pass on that pas-sion and sense of responsibilityrdquo

Kids Voting has a clear vision with a vital purpose build a strong com-munity of engaged responsible citi-zenry through early civic education involvement and voting

Although it is supported by school districts and home schools through-

Seniors encourage civics and voting among Mesa County kids

out the county Kids Voting is a private independent nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and relies on donations to run its program each year

In fact Mesa County Valley School District 51 doesnrsquot help fund the organization with money It does however donate office space and a district email ad-dress both critical to the organizationrsquos success

ldquoOur relationship with school district 51 allows us direct access to teachers making it much easier to work with them to integrate

our civics lessons into their class-room curriculumrdquo Graf said

Kids Voting is also offered to Plateau Valley District 50 private schools such as Holy Family Inter-mountain Adventist Academy and Grand Valley Christian High School and some home schools and other organizations The program is open to all educators

Kids Voting creates lesson plans that fit into a civicssocial studies curriculum from grades K-12

ldquoKids are our future in more ways than onerdquo Graf said ldquoAfter all pretty soon these kids could be involved with making decisions that affect all of us Helping them learn to become an active and informed voter is of critical importancerdquo

Kids Voting pulls actual candidates and issues from the adult general ballot during every annual election including local regional and national races and issues and assigns them to different grade levels When the adult ballot items are unsuitable or too complex for kids Kids Voting creates an opinion question for students to consider

Kids Voting Executive Director Martha Graf

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For example this year at the K-5 levels Kids Voting offered the question of whether or not kids should have to wear school uniforms which is something that would directly affect their daily lives (They overwhelmingly voted no) The middle school and high-school students considered a campaign finance question differ-ent from the one faced by adults but one that got students thinking about this important issue

ldquoOur volunteers help with voter registration drives at schools and talk to students to get anecdotes after an election to find out whyhow they votedrdquo Graf said ldquoThey help plan fundraising banquets like the upcom-ing celebration at Colorado Mesa University on February 21 and other events Some serve on committees such as the classroom partnership committee deciding what should be on the ballot There are also fundrais-ing efforts speaking to groups and other outreach activities availablerdquo

Linda Reeves 62 is a Kids Voting board member who has been in-volved with the organization since its beginning in 1996

ldquoAs a retired American history and government teacher I believe Kids Voting is working to support student achievement and understanding as a community resourcerdquo Reeves said ldquoThe organization promotes an un-derstanding of how our government works the importance of voting as an informed voter and the need for kids to become involved in their com-munity state and nationrdquo

The process Kids Voting uses leads students to think independently first and then decide what they believe about the person running and what heshe stands for

ldquoWe want kids to understand that they donrsquot just have to go for the re-publican or the democratrdquo Graf said ldquoThey should consider all candidates Kids might find their opinions dif-fer from their parentsrsquo relativesrsquo or friendsrsquo They need to know they can always change their minds Voting

is a private decision They can say theyrsquoll vote one way but do the opposite if they want Peer pressure or adult influence should only be part of their information-gathering processrdquo

Board member Dan Flenniken 65 and

program director for Mass Communi-cations at Colorado Mesa University has been involved with Kids Voting for three years

ldquoKids Voting Mesa County is non-partisan and places a great deal of value on our youth and their future rolerdquo he said ldquoThink about it That 12-year-old student will be voting in six years She needs to understand the responsibility and importance of her role in our governmentrdquo

Reeves has helped determine student ballots developed lessons for teachers trained teachers and worked with students on writing newspaper articles and video inter-viewing Colorado candidates

ldquoEducators canrsquot do it alonerdquo Reeves said ldquoStudent success relies on the participation of students par-ents educators and communityrdquo

The turnout for the November mock election at participating schools and home schools was an impressive 17000+ students

Herersquos a look at voter turnout by grade levels elementary schools 899 percent middle schools 857 percent high schools 545 percent Delivering Kids Voting to high-school students is the toughest because not all take social studies classes during the election season which is where the program is typically included

ldquoAfter we complete an election itrsquos easy to go lsquoWhew Glad thatrsquos overrsquordquo Flenniken said ldquoIn the meantime the process of educating our youth about civics is a year-round taskrdquo

For more information about Kids Voting volunteering or attending the Civics Celebration Banquet on February 21 call Graf at 245-3414 or visit wwwkidsvotingmcorg Inter-ested seniors can also call RSVP at 243-9839

Over 17000 students participated in the recent mock election

a Involve your loved one in preparations asmuch as possible with tasks such as signingcards decorating and filling stockings

a Be sure to have all medications filled and ready before the hustle and bustle begins

a Evaluate environment where you will celebrate and identify a place for quiet andrest note barriers to safety

a Educate guests in advance of changes sincethey last saw your loved one

a Be mindful of noise A childrsquos toy orvideogames can create over stimulating background noises

a Choose which holiday traditions are most important to you and your family and prioritize

a Utilize your support system to get extra time for shopping and errands

a Prepare ahead ask for help educate thoseclose to you of your needs and most of alltake care of yourself

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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18 travel amp recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

We want to sayldquoThank yourdquo

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The old Appleton general store is now a home

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

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Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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Buying for CASHCoins amp Coin Collections

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

Monument Home CareBest Caregivers in the Valley

2829 North Avenue bull Solarus Square 102 bull Grand Junction CO 81501

Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is now available on the Western Slope

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

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Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

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Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

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John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

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Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

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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

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

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 216-8236

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Cleaning Done Right

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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

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Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

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Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

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Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

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Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

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Real Estate for Rent

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Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

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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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

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13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

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An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

4 cover Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Cloie Sandlin

Comfort Keepers is teaming up with other local senior agencies to provide a delicious Christmas meal and friendly company to homebound seniors in Mesa County during the day on Christ-mas Eve

Grand Villa Assisted Living cooks and prepares a complete Christmas meal and seniors have the option of turkey or ham and pumpkin pie or apple pie complete with all the trimmings Volun-teers are needed to load plates and de-liver meals but also to sit and eat with seniors if they desire company Groups that would like to sing carols or provide some holiday entertainment would make the meal even more special

ldquoSeeing that extra smile on peoplersquos faces is amazingrdquo Comfort Keepers General Manager Mary Kuhn said

The program served 160 people last year Now in its third year the number is anticipated to double Meals will be delivered between 130 pm and 330 pm This service is available to ALL of Mesa Countymdashfrom Collbran and DeBeque to Whitewater to Mack to Gateway

For those seniors that are not home-bound the Atrium of the Grand Valley will cater a full Christmas buffet free of charge from noon to 4 pm in their activity room 3260 N 12th St

ldquoAll we ask is that you have fun and eat your fillrdquo Ben Krug with The Atrium said ldquoWe donrsquot want any senior to be alone at this time of yearrdquo

To have a meal delivered to your home or to volunteer call 241-8818

Seniors want your presence for the holidays not your presents By Melanie Wiseman

Who doesnrsquot love seeing a bright-eyed child excit-

edly tear open a Christmas gift The delight in the eyes of chil-dren during the holidays is most likely about the presents The delight in the eyes of seniors during the holidays however is more likely about your presence

Through lifersquos changes one thing remains constant in the lives of seniors the love honor and respect from friends and loved ones are what matter most No one knows this better than Pam Gardner 59 and her mother Charlotte Gardner 84

ldquoWhen you go through chang-es and difficult times you see the value of friends and familyrdquo Pam said ldquoItrsquos touching to see how people want to reach out and thatrsquos really the spirit of the holidaysrdquo

Getting together this Christmas will be different for both mother and daughter as changes and losses throughout the year have been great Pam lost her husband and love of her life Dan in May and after living with one of her two daughters for the past nine years Charlotte faced a life change by moving into The Fountains of Hill-top in October

ldquoThis is a big change for momrdquo Pam said ldquoThere is not a lot Mom needs We are just going to plan some special things together like seeing the lights and some fun family experi-ences I love having all three of my kids and the grandkids together in a big group with the little ones running around One thing Irsquove loved about our family is that we have always gotten together at the holidaysrdquo

Pam recalled the first Christmas after her father passed away over 30 years ago

ldquoIt was awkwardrdquo Pam said

ldquoEveryone came to sit at the table and no one wanted to sit in the chair where my dad usually satrdquo

This being the first Christmas with-out her husband Pam said ldquoWersquoll be moving some chairs around and invit-ing some people we havenrsquot usually had over before I think it will lighten things uprdquo

Neither Pam nor Charlotte men-tioned gift giving when talking about the holidays only the importance of family presence

ldquoI have a wonderful family who has always been so supportiverdquo Charlotte

said ldquoThey have shared their lives and homes with merdquo

Charlotte even took her family into consideration when selecting her apart-ment making sure there was room for plenty of company

ldquoI have a hide-a-bed for the little onesrdquo she said ldquoand the second bedroom is for whoever else wants to visitrdquo

ldquoPeople need the special pleasures in life in addition to the basic necessitiesrdquo The Fountains of Hilltop Activity Coordinator Linda Larson 57 said ldquoLove dignity and beauty in life are as basic as physical needs I believe we try to incorporate that every day here at the Fountains not just at the holidays when loneliness and depression are most prevalent This is their home and we need to be mindful of that For those residents who may feel iso-

lated and alone we offer friendship We in a sense are their extended family and they become ours as well The compassion and care that we ex-tend on a day-to-day basis hopefully fills a void that they may be feeling from time to timerdquo

Being that her family is so spread out Verda Patterson 81 spends the holidays doing activities with other members of First United Methodist

ChurchldquoMy friend Sue and I have

been adopted by friends for the holidaysrdquo Patterson said ldquoWe get together for a nice meal and all bring something to sharerdquo

Patterson recalled the memories of Christmases be-

fore she lost her husband John eight years ago

ldquoWe always bought gifts for every-one in the familyrdquo Patterson said ldquoAfter years on my knees wrapping presents and wondering if they

After moving and downsizing so many times we donrsquot

need anything

Christmas volunteers needed

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom cover Story 5

would like the gift and think-ing if they needed it they prob-ably bought it for themselves we decided to give to people we knew were in need Now if I do give a gift I donate in the honor of someone to the Heifer Project Smile Train Doctors Without Borders or Roice-Hurstrdquo

Even though some seniors keep busy year-round or are sur-rounded by family there is still a void they wish they could fill

ldquoWhat means more than anything is spending time with loved ones and familyrdquo Shirley Quinn 77 said ldquoI love talking listen-ing to Christmas music and looking at the lights I keep busy but Irsquom still lonelymdashlonely for Chuckrdquo

Being with family has become all the more important for Quinn after losing her husband Chuck last year

ldquoWhat I value most are the daily calls I get from my daughter Shyrlrdquo Quinn said ldquoSometimes she asks if I just want to hang out That can mean running errands or just being with me I tell her all the time shersquos such a gift to merdquo

For Joe and Betty Pickard there came a time when they needed to move closer to one of their four kids

ldquoWe ended up in Grand Junction near Carolyn our oldestrdquo Joe 95 said ldquoItrsquos been wonderful to have more family aroundrdquo

Since 1965 the Pickards have moved so many times that their fam-ily ended up fragmented all over the US leaving no opportunities to all be together

ldquoIn 1982 Betty and I were living in Arkansas and we made a declaration that we were all going to get togeth-errdquo Joe said

Their daughter Carolyn Brown 72 said the event was monumental

ldquoNow we try to get together every other yearrdquo she said

In regards to gift giving Betty 92 said gifts are not important

ldquoAfter moving and downsizing

so many times we donrsquot need any-thingrdquo she said

The Pickards now reside at The Atrium in a simple cozy apartment

ldquoPeople last presents donrsquotrdquo Carolyn said ldquoNot all families are

like that Irsquom blessed with a wonderful familyrdquo

If you asked Carolyn and her husband Dave 79 about the best gift they ever

received they would probably say each other After losing both of their spouses Carolyn and Dave married 12 years ago

ldquoIt was genuinely a God thingrdquo Carolyn said

What about families who face the challenge of being together because of the great distances between them

Jerry and Phyllis Burdick dealt with this challenge for nearly 20 years with their four children and nine grandchil-dren spread out between Chi-na the Philippines Washington and Virginia For the Burdicks involvement in church and get-ting together with friends fills in the gap

ldquoWith the evolution of tech-nology we have never felt alonerdquo Jerry 75 said ldquoWersquore connected electronically Years ago we relied on letters which had a six-week turn around internationally Then came emails and now we skype We talk and see our family in real timerdquo

Mary and Jeff Harmeling also understand the physical separation of family The last five years their daughter Mindy has worked in Afghanistan Emailing and skyping around busy schedules and a 12-hour time difference allow them to remain close During the holidays the Harmelings frequently open their doors to friends who donrsquot have fam-ily close by

ldquoItrsquos a blessing to have a home and enough food to share with people who might otherwise be alonerdquo Mary 58 said ldquoWhen yoursquore alone you learn to live with your aloneness but when the holidays come around itrsquos differentrdquo

As Victim Services Coordinator for the Grand Junction Police Depart-ment Mary said she has learned the powerful value and meaning of presence

ldquoAny time you spend with someone is very honoring of themrdquo Mary said

When asked what they would like for Christmas many seniors reply ldquoOh I donrsquot need a thingrdquo They may not need any ldquothingrdquo but chances are they need you There is no need to apologize for not buying a senior a gift Your presence is priceless and the best present they will ever receive

The Burdicks visiting their son Todd in China

Pam Gardner 59 with her mother Charlotte Gardner 84

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6 Feature Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Terri Benson

Julie Brotherton 60 wants to preserve the

nostalgia of costume jew-elry before itrsquos lost forever by turning other peoplersquos trash into treasure She haunts flea markets garage sales and accepts gifts of broken and unwanted jewelry from friends tak-ing the bits and pieces and creating new one-of-a-kind artwork and jewelry She can take someonersquos old outdated family jewelry and make it into something they would wear

Her first lsquoremade jewelryrsquo consisted of two empty 7-ounce Coors pony cans filched from the trash attached chain and old screw-back earrings and worn during lunch one day in junior high

ldquoThe teachers werenrsquot as amused as my classmates and I got suspendedrdquo Brotherton said

Originally from Albuquerque Brotherton came to Grand Junction in 1993

Brotherton suffers from a serious allergy to base metals If she wears anything less than 14 karat gold her skin turns red and swells When doctors pinned her broken foot they had to remove the pin due to a seri-ous infection She had a bout with breast cancer and had to nix the plan to insert a titanium marker or face more emergency removal surgery Since she couldnrsquot afford to wear high priced quality gold pieces all the time she started finding plastic glass stone string and other types of jewelry

ldquoMy inspiration evolves as I createrdquo Brotherton said ldquobut I get a flash as I see the different pieces to-gether When I donrsquot have time to work on them right then I stuff the pieces into a bag-gie until I do As soon as I see them again it comes right back to merdquo

Brotherton wasnrsquot convinced

she had real talent until one day she looked at her projects and thought ldquoWho would ever want to buy any of itrdquo

She started wearing her jewelry to work and held jewelry parties get-ting compliments and sales

With a business plan in place Brotherton started One Design at a Time Brotherton has expanded her work to masks 3D multi-media art shoe deacutecor purses and ldquofascinatorsrdquo (headbands hair clips and hats mod-eled after the elaborate headwear of British Royals) Her signature piece is a mask with an elaborate jeweled headdress She made it for an Heir-looms for Hospice fundraiser

ldquoI loved it so much I bought it back at the auctionrdquo Brotherton said

Brotherton can do custom works She can work with a specific color scheme or style and she does the wall art that can incorporate items

you want to keep but

Handcrafted for the holidays

donrsquot know what to do withSome of her jewelry is priced

under $25 but some of her artwork and masks cost thousands For more information stop by the Business Incubatorrsquos Holiday Open House on December 13 or call her at 257-1035

Horse art by TeshaTesha Hammonds 72 is setting

out on a new career as a sculptress Shersquos already enjoyed a long career as an artist working in charcoal oil pencil pastel watercolor and other mixed media Her home is packed with framed artmdashmostly horses but also landscapes portraits a New Mexico Vine and Wine Society post-er and a cover for Appaloosa Journal She started painting at age 10 with her brotherrsquos paint set

Recently Hammonds received an email asking that she submit an entry to the Trail of the Painted Pony competition where statues were auc-

tioned off at the Breederrsquos

Cup

Classic last month in Santa Anita California to ben-efit the chaplaincy

ldquoIrsquom one of three win-nersrdquo Hammonds said ldquoIrsquom not sure how they heard about me but it could have been from my website wwwhorseart byteshacomrdquo

Until that point her only exposure to sculpture was a drawing class in college

taught by a sculptor and a commis-sion to make a horse-head cookie jar

Hammonds was born and raised in New Jersey where she met her husband of 52 years Don while he was in the Marines They moved to Ohio and on to El Paso Texas where she lived and raised a family for 25 years In Texas she was surrounded by quarter horses and many of their friends were lsquohorse peoplersquo includ-ing Willie Shoemaker who grew up less than 100 miles away She loved horses and started using them in artwork

About five years after she began painting horses while in her late 40s Hammonds decided she wanted to learn more about equine anatomy so she could do a better job paint-ing them She went to the Kentucky Horse Park and the Academy of Equine Art where she studied under well-known artists Sam Savitt Faye

Moore James Crow and her favor-ite Jean Bowman (who did all

the King Ranch portraits) perfecting her technique It was in Kentucky that she realized there were many different types of horses It was there that she met thoroughbreds

ldquoThey were fantasticmdash

Julie Brotherton right created these one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces from other peoplersquos old jewelry and unwanted items

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Feature Story 7

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horse races and shows These venues allowed her the opportunity to do research on racing equipment and make contacts that led to later com-missions The Hammonds still meet people from lsquoback in the dayrsquo

ldquoThe horse world is relatively smallrdquo Don said

After moving to Grand Junction Hammonds met a neighbor that was involved with the Bookcliff mus-tangs He gave her photos of some of the herd She couldnrsquot believe how beautiful they were even out on their own Shersquos now a member of Friends of the Mustangs and is glad the group and BLM work so hard at keeping the herd from outgrowing their range

Hammonds can do custom por-traits of animals or family members and can work off photographs She has many works that would make fantastic holiday gifts for someone with horses or someone with a love of horses

Hammonds plans to continue working with all different types of media especially sculpture

ldquoI wish Irsquod gotten into it a long time agordquo she said ldquoIrsquove always strived to create 3-D art from 2-D workrdquo

See more of Ham-mondsrsquo work at wwwhorseart byteshacom To purchase call 245-5547 or email teejim577gmailcom

elegant sleek and fastrdquo Hammonds said ldquoHorses are the greatest ath-letes next to humansrdquo

Hammondsrsquo style has evolved over time and she favors a blending tech-nique when using pencil because she feels it shows equine muscle tone better than the more common line and cross-hatch styles

Hammonds studied hard and learned her craft well selling from galleries in Arizona New Mexico Colorado and Texas She has taken on many commissions mainly on horses

ldquoThe biggest problem with com-missions is trying to figure out whatrsquos in peoplersquos heads just from talking to themrdquo Hammonds said ldquoYou canrsquot fool the owner or a trainer They know their horses inside and out I once did a trio of horses for a lady When I pulled the picture out she looked at it and said lsquoI think the neck on that one is a little too thickrsquo I went back and measured the horse and she was rightrdquo

Hammonds also designed Christmas cards featuring Santa and racehorses and sold them all over the world Lately the market has been too soft for good gallery sales and she has concentrat-ed on just enjoying working

ldquoItrsquos always hard for her to let go of her paintings any-wayrdquo her husband Don said

In the mean-time several family members have lsquodibsrsquo on different pieces

The Ham-monds owned race horses themselvesmdashsome of which were big win-ners The family went to many

Tesha Hammonds is an equine artist Her sculpture ldquoGodspeedrdquo won the Trail of the Painted Pony competition

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Top this cake with both Honey-Gingerbread and Molasses-Gingerbread Cookies

All-purpose flour for dusting

4 T unsalted butter melted

1-34 c granulated sugar

2 lbs cream cheese room temperature

1 t pure vanilla extract

4 large eggs room temperature

14 c unsulfured molasses

14 t salt

1-12 t ground ginger

1 t ground cinnamon

1 t freshly grated nutmeg

14 t ground cloves

12 t finely grated lemon zest

6 gingerbread men

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees Wrap exterior of a 9-inch springform pan in 2 layers of foil

COMBiNE butter 14 c sugar and 2 c cookie crumbs in a bowl Press mixture firmly and evenly into bottom and one-third of the way up sides of prepared pan Bake until set about 10 minutes Let cool on rack

REDuCE oven temperature to 325 degrees Beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy about 3 minutes Beat in remaining 1-12 c sugar and the vanilla scraping down sides of bowl as needed Reduce speed to low Add eggs 1 at a time beating well after each addition and scraping sides of bowl as needed Beat in molasses salt spices and lemon zest Pour filling into cooled crust

PLACE cheesecake in a large shallow roasting pan Transfer to oven and carefully add enough hot water to roasting pan to come about halfway up sides of spring-form pan Bake until cheesecake is set but still slightly wobbly in center 60 to 65 minutes Carefully remove springform pan from roasting pan and let cool on a wire rack Refrigerate uncovered for at least 8 hours (preferably overnight)

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Advice Column for the Over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

Note to Readers I have received many emails regarding whether dating seniors should pay their own way or whether the man should always pay for the woman like when they were in their 20s Some women say the man should pay Many men say they would date more if they did not have to pay for both people all the time because they cannot afford it I am going to make a rule for senior dating for those on a fixed income You can cut this column out and tell the person you are ask-ing out ldquoI go by the Old Bag Rulesrdquo Here they are

Old Bag Rules for casual dating for the over 50 crowd

It should be understood and ac-cepted that each of you will pay your own way for casual dating (movies plays dances dinners etc) This will take care of those women who are afraid that if the man pays he may think you owe him favors (from pre-vious letters) It will also take care of those men who simply cannot handle the drain on their finances (many previous letters)

If either of you cannot afford to pay for yourself be honest and say so

If the relationship changes from casual to serious then you can have a discussion about who will pay Sometimes the woman may be more ldquowell-heeledrdquo than the man and it might be okay for her to pay by mu-tual agreement Or if the man is more well-heeled he may opt to take over as the payee Whatever you decide should be by mutual consent

If you are invited for a weekend trip make sure you know what the weekend entails You may think it means separate rooms and he may as-sume that you are agreeing to more The invitee should also clarify who is paying

Ask the Old BagIt is quite okay for a

woman to ask a man out on a date and the above rules should be followed Let him know you go by the ldquoOld Bag Rulesrdquo

To the women I say life from 50 on is not the same as when you were in your

20s You should not expect to always be treated by the man paying

To the men I say it is nothing to be ashamed of to have a woman pay for herself It may seem awkward at first but you will get used to it

If dining the easiest way to handle it is to ask for separate checks rather than getting out your calculators and making a big deal out of it

The rules have changed You are now at the age of independence Enjoy If there are any waiters or waitresses out there please do not as-sume that a seniorrsquos bill will be paid by the manDear Old Bag I am a youngish 64-year-old male retiree I have been dating a 60-year-old woman for a few months We are just good friends without benefits if you know what I mean I would like to give her a small Christmas gift but I am afraid she will think I am getting serious or she might feel like she has to get me a gift I would not want that What do you think Signed The GiverDear Giver I say give her the gift To all those out there who think they have to give a gift back after receiv-ing one I say you should not feel that way A big pleasant thank you is quite enough A small gift does not mean you are getting serious Friends gift each other all the time On the other hand if you give a big gift such as a diamond bracelet even the Old Bag would think you are getting serious

Email your questions to the Old Bag at lag mancreswickcoxnet or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502

10 HealtH amp wellneSS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Can eating oatmeal really lower your cholesterol or are the cereal companies selling us a story

The short answer is yes oatmeal can lower your cholesterol Read below for the long answer

There are two types of fiber soluble and insoluble

Soluble fiber appears to reduce the bodyrsquos absorption of cholesterol from the intestines

Oatmeal contains soluble fiber that reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL)mdashthe ldquobadrdquo cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes This type of fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans Brussels sprouts apples pears barley and prunes

Insoluble fiber is not digested by the body and promotes regular-ity and softens stools Wheat bran whole grain products and vegetables are good sources of insoluble fiber

The American Dietetic Association recommends a healthy diet that in-cludes 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day including both soluble and insoluble fiber (Soluble fiber should make up 5 to 10 grams of your fiber intake) However Americans only consume about half that amount

There are other foods that work against cholesterol

Soy protein can help lower blood levels of LDL cholesterol particularly when itrsquos substituted for animal pro-tein Ingesting 25 to 50 grams of soy protein a day lowers LDL cholesterol by 4 to 8 percent Thatrsquos a lot of soy People with the highest cholesterol levels seem to benefit the most from soy protein

Women with breast cancer or who are at high risk for breast cancer should consult with their doctors be-fore eating soy because it is not clear how these plant estrogens might affect them

Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol

levels in the blood Rich in polyunsat-urated fatty acids walnuts may also help keep blood vessels more healthy and elastic

When walnuts represent 20 per-cent of the calories in a cholesterol-lowering diet they reduce LDL cholesterol by 12 percent Almonds appear to have a similar effect All nuts are high in calories so use them as replacements for high-calorie foods with high levels of saturated fats

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are not-ed for lowering triglycerides another form of fat in your blood They also benefit the heart in other ways The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel lake trout herring sardines albacore tuna and salmon Other good sources of omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseed walnuts canola oil and soybean oil

Some foods are fortified with plant substances called sterols or stanols which are similar in structure to cholesterol This helps them block the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines Margarines and orange juice that have been fortified with plant sterols can help reduce LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent

The American Heart Association recommends foods fortified with plant sterols only for people with high levels of LDL cholesterol

You may want to try eating more soluble fiber soy protein walnuts and fatty fish The next step would be the addition of foods fortified with plant sterols Eating a combination of these cholesterol-lowering foods increases the benefit

Of course if yoursquore a geezer and you plan to make a change in your habits that could affect your health it is recommended that you consult your doctor first

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom HealtH amp wellneSS 11

In our normal ways of spending our daysmdashout in the sunshine or traveling on trips by planemdashwe are exposed to small doses of radiation But this exposure is not dangerous in and of itself Otherwise airline pilots would have a higher incidence of cancer but they donrsquot

The American College of Radiology set lifetime radiation limits at a con-servative 100 millisieverts (mSv) One mSv is about the amount of radiation you get in a year on average Below that level there is probably no risk

Computed tomography (CT) scans also known as computer axial tomog-raphy (CAT) scans send out a very high dose of radiation A CT scan is a medical imaging method that employs tomography which is the process of generating a 2-D image of a slice or section through a 3-D object (a tomogram) The medical device (the machine) is called a CTG scanner that uses X-rays It used to be called an EMI scan

Doctors have become concerned about CT scans because they have been used so much When the amount of radiation from a CT scan is added to the amount you get from dental X-rays chest X-rays mammo-grams and other tests itrsquos easy to surpass the exposure limit Manning cautioned If you are in your 80s he said you will probably outlive the danger Those of us in our 80s hope we have outlived a lot of things

The American College of Radiology now stresses the importance of using tests with as little radiology as pos-sible New approaches for example allow cardiac CT scans to be used with one-sixth of the conventional radiation dose The American College of Cardiology Foundation is collabo-rating with the imaging societies to cut down on the number of expo-sures people get by recommending how often specific tests should be done as well as encouraging doctors to use radiation-free tests such as ECG (electrocardiography) and MRI whenever possible These tests pose no radiation risk

By Tait Trussell

We may be getting far too much radiation Harvard Medical

School doctors think soA variety of tests available to medi-

cine these days provides invaluable means for diagnosing and treating serious diseases and conditions But with all the tests comes a danger of excessive radiation

If you have a heart condition your doctor or a cardiologist you may be referred to could consider such tests as an electrocardiogram (ECG) car-diac catheterization echocardiogram (ultrasound) radionuclide stress test coronary CT angiogram radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging or cardio magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

That seems like an overload of technical-sounding tests But these tests give heart specialists evidence they need to address any problems with the most vital organ in your bodymdashthe heart

The catch is that some of these tests also expose you to ionizing radiation and unfortunately that can possibly damage cells in your body and risk what could be worse than a heart conditionmdashnamely cancer

Scientists have yet to confirm a direct link between cardiac imag-ing tests and cancer But doctors are now limiting the amount of radiation delivered by these tests

ldquoUntil 10 years ago we didnrsquot real-ize how much radiation exposure was incurred by certain testsrdquo Har-vard Medical School professor and Chief of Noninvasive Cardiac Imag-ing and Testing at Beth Israel Dea-coness Medical Center Dr Warren Manning reported ldquoNow we know Moreover itrsquos not only the dose that raises risk itrsquos also where and when the radiation is given One or two CT scans over a lifetime is appropriate (in other words not dangerous) But if you have a condition that requires continuous monitoring a test that does not expose you to ionizing radiation like cardiac ultrasound or MRI may be preferablerdquo

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Your guide to healthy holiday partyingBy Sandra Gordon

During the holidays food isnrsquot just food Itrsquos a delicious experience

loaded with tradition and temptation and if yoursquore not careful in the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Yearrsquos the indulgent delights of stuffing pumpkin pie and eggnog can become the harsh reality of extra pounds The good news During the winter holiday season a study by the National Institute of Health conclud-ed that most people probably gain only about a pound That doesnrsquot sound like much until you consider that the extra weight doesnrsquot tend to go away after January 1 It tends to accumulate through the years and a small-yet-sneaky successive holiday weight gain can snowball to become a major contributor to obesity the study determined

Plus the one-pound holiday weight gain is an average

ldquoIn my experience there are plenty of people who gain more like six to eight poundsrdquo weight loss counselor and ldquo100 Days of Weight Lossrdquo author Linda Spangle said

To survive the season you need to party healthy not hearty The key is putting together a party strategy that keeps your portionsmdashand your appe-titemdashunder control Herersquos how

Have a game planldquoFor several days before a party cut

back on both fat and caloriesrdquo regis-tered dietitian and American Heart Association spokesperson Riska Platt said

That way yoursquoll be able to eat a little more without worrying about it But never arrive at a party starv-ing or yoursquoll overeat Instead have a piece of fruit a small salad or a cup of low-fat yogurt before leaving home A solid snack will keep you from pouncing on the mini hot dogs as soon as you arrive

Test-taste judiciously If yoursquore making something thatrsquos

a culinary stretch for youmdashmaybe

yoursquove stepped up to host your first holiday dinnermdashgo ahead and test along the way But keep in mind that a teaspoon can get the job done just as easily as a ladle or a wooden spoon You just want to get the fla-vor Drinking water between tastes will cleanse your palate so you wonrsquot need to taste as much to get the sense of whether the recipe is on track

Use delay tacticsOnce you arrive at a party have a

virgin Bloody Mary a diet soda or a glass of seltzer mixed with fruit juice Hold off on the hors drsquooeuvres and champagne for a while

ldquoThe longer you put off eating and drinking alcohol the less time yoursquoll have to overindulgerdquo registered dietitian and ldquoOutwit Your Weightrdquo author Cathy Nonas said

Research shows that consuming alcohol and high-fat appetizers may cause you to eat more during the main course

To avoid feeling deprived and to dodge the social pressure from oth-ers put the seltzer in a wine glass or the diet soda in a highball glass

ldquoNo one will know yoursquore having a completely low-damage drinkrdquo Spangle said

But what if others offer you food or pressure you to indulge

A retort like ldquoNo thank you Irsquom watching my weightrdquo will draw you into uncomfortable conversa-tions about what diet yoursquore on and why you really shouldnrsquot be a party pooper A better idea ldquoNot just yet Irsquom just going to wait a little whilerdquo

ldquoItrsquos a magical linerdquo Spangle said ldquoOne that most people wonrsquot chal-lengerdquo

Fill your plateYou read it right Once you give

yourself the go-ahead to dig in use a plate rather than grabbing handfuls of everything (A fistful of nuts for example packs nearly 200 calories) Fill three-quarters of your plate with chopped fresh vegetables and fruit

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reserving the remaining quarter for anything you want whether or not itrsquos low in calories If yoursquore at a buffet dinner serve yourself healthy foodsmdashsalads grain dishes and veg-etables that arenrsquot covered in cream Donrsquot feel obligated to eat whatever you takemdashditto with dessert What-ever you do sit down to savor each and every bite

ldquoWhat you donrsquot want to do is fill up your plate with a drink in your hand then start chattingrdquo Spangle said ldquoBefore you know it yoursquoll have an empty plate and barely a memory of having eatenrdquo

To reduce the risk of unconscious consumption she recommended mingling without food Once yoursquove said your hellos then go ahead and slowly dig in to your allotted portion Think twice before you go back for more

Every second countsSpeaking of seconds if yoursquore eat-

ing a traditional high-fat holiday meal keep in mind that another helping of mashed potatoes (110 calories) a slice of turkey breast (120) and a nar-row sliver of pecan pie (215) doesnrsquot seem like much But do the math and yoursquoll discover that ldquojust a little morerdquo can easily add up to more than 440 calories and about 14 grams of fat So if yoursquore not the one preparing the meal (and making sure itrsquos low-fat) make your first plateful of holiday dinner your last A temptation tamer take a 20-minute intermission before reaching for seconds to give the urge to refill your plate an opportunity to pass During that time have a cup of tea or hang out in the living room away from the buffet Afterward if yoursquore still hungry opt for another serving of steamed vegetables or a salad

Change your tuneResearch shows that eating while

listening to fast loud music may cause you to consume more food It takes your brain about 10 minutes to register satiety But the faster the mu-sical beat the more quickly yoursquoll eat which means you may have already gone back for seconds before your brain tells you that your stomachrsquos full On the other hand soft back-

ground music has a calming effect and may foster one of the qualities of a great partymdashinteresting conver-sation When dining at home over the holidays put slow and soothing tunes on the CD player

Exercise every dayThroughout the holiday season

squeeze in exercise every day even if you swear yoursquore too busy Exer-cise quells your stress level boosts metabolism and provides a feeling of well being that can fuel your resolve to eat healthy during the holidays

ldquoWhen you exercise consistently yoursquore less likely to say lsquoOh forget about it Irsquom just going to pig-out tonightrsquordquo Spangle said

Brandon S BerguinDDS

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For red or white wine (80 to 85 calories per 4-ounce glass) slash calories in half by making a spritzer (half wine half sparkling water)

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Sangria (80 calories per 4-ounce glass) pack the fruit garnish into the glass first to crowd out the beverage

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By Marsha Kearns

The 2012 election season is over and the children of Mesa County

have spoken If they had their say Mitt Romney would be president and Scott Tipton would have been ousted by Tisha Casida Third-party candi-dates would also be energized and en-thused by the kidsrsquo response to alterna-tive options to the two-party norm

ldquoThe adults involved in Kids Voting are always fascinated to see how kids interpret the issues and voterdquo Kids Voting Mesa County Ex-ecutive Director Martha Graf said ldquoSure most of them vote like their parents But occasionally we find kids surprising us and themselves by veering away from what they hear at home about electionsrdquo

Kids Voting recently became a member agency of RSVP which matches senior volunteers with rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout Mesa County Why is Kids Voting of interest to seniors What draws adults of all ages to par-ticipate in this particular effort with students of all ages

ldquoOlder people understand the value and importance of civic participa-tion particularly votingrdquo Graf 49 said ldquoSeniors know that people have died to preserve this privilege for all of us and theyrsquore passionate about doing their part to pass on that pas-sion and sense of responsibilityrdquo

Kids Voting has a clear vision with a vital purpose build a strong com-munity of engaged responsible citi-zenry through early civic education involvement and voting

Although it is supported by school districts and home schools through-

Seniors encourage civics and voting among Mesa County kids

out the county Kids Voting is a private independent nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and relies on donations to run its program each year

In fact Mesa County Valley School District 51 doesnrsquot help fund the organization with money It does however donate office space and a district email ad-dress both critical to the organizationrsquos success

ldquoOur relationship with school district 51 allows us direct access to teachers making it much easier to work with them to integrate

our civics lessons into their class-room curriculumrdquo Graf said

Kids Voting is also offered to Plateau Valley District 50 private schools such as Holy Family Inter-mountain Adventist Academy and Grand Valley Christian High School and some home schools and other organizations The program is open to all educators

Kids Voting creates lesson plans that fit into a civicssocial studies curriculum from grades K-12

ldquoKids are our future in more ways than onerdquo Graf said ldquoAfter all pretty soon these kids could be involved with making decisions that affect all of us Helping them learn to become an active and informed voter is of critical importancerdquo

Kids Voting pulls actual candidates and issues from the adult general ballot during every annual election including local regional and national races and issues and assigns them to different grade levels When the adult ballot items are unsuitable or too complex for kids Kids Voting creates an opinion question for students to consider

Kids Voting Executive Director Martha Graf

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For example this year at the K-5 levels Kids Voting offered the question of whether or not kids should have to wear school uniforms which is something that would directly affect their daily lives (They overwhelmingly voted no) The middle school and high-school students considered a campaign finance question differ-ent from the one faced by adults but one that got students thinking about this important issue

ldquoOur volunteers help with voter registration drives at schools and talk to students to get anecdotes after an election to find out whyhow they votedrdquo Graf said ldquoThey help plan fundraising banquets like the upcom-ing celebration at Colorado Mesa University on February 21 and other events Some serve on committees such as the classroom partnership committee deciding what should be on the ballot There are also fundrais-ing efforts speaking to groups and other outreach activities availablerdquo

Linda Reeves 62 is a Kids Voting board member who has been in-volved with the organization since its beginning in 1996

ldquoAs a retired American history and government teacher I believe Kids Voting is working to support student achievement and understanding as a community resourcerdquo Reeves said ldquoThe organization promotes an un-derstanding of how our government works the importance of voting as an informed voter and the need for kids to become involved in their com-munity state and nationrdquo

The process Kids Voting uses leads students to think independently first and then decide what they believe about the person running and what heshe stands for

ldquoWe want kids to understand that they donrsquot just have to go for the re-publican or the democratrdquo Graf said ldquoThey should consider all candidates Kids might find their opinions dif-fer from their parentsrsquo relativesrsquo or friendsrsquo They need to know they can always change their minds Voting

is a private decision They can say theyrsquoll vote one way but do the opposite if they want Peer pressure or adult influence should only be part of their information-gathering processrdquo

Board member Dan Flenniken 65 and

program director for Mass Communi-cations at Colorado Mesa University has been involved with Kids Voting for three years

ldquoKids Voting Mesa County is non-partisan and places a great deal of value on our youth and their future rolerdquo he said ldquoThink about it That 12-year-old student will be voting in six years She needs to understand the responsibility and importance of her role in our governmentrdquo

Reeves has helped determine student ballots developed lessons for teachers trained teachers and worked with students on writing newspaper articles and video inter-viewing Colorado candidates

ldquoEducators canrsquot do it alonerdquo Reeves said ldquoStudent success relies on the participation of students par-ents educators and communityrdquo

The turnout for the November mock election at participating schools and home schools was an impressive 17000+ students

Herersquos a look at voter turnout by grade levels elementary schools 899 percent middle schools 857 percent high schools 545 percent Delivering Kids Voting to high-school students is the toughest because not all take social studies classes during the election season which is where the program is typically included

ldquoAfter we complete an election itrsquos easy to go lsquoWhew Glad thatrsquos overrsquordquo Flenniken said ldquoIn the meantime the process of educating our youth about civics is a year-round taskrdquo

For more information about Kids Voting volunteering or attending the Civics Celebration Banquet on February 21 call Graf at 245-3414 or visit wwwkidsvotingmcorg Inter-ested seniors can also call RSVP at 243-9839

Over 17000 students participated in the recent mock election

a Involve your loved one in preparations asmuch as possible with tasks such as signingcards decorating and filling stockings

a Be sure to have all medications filled and ready before the hustle and bustle begins

a Evaluate environment where you will celebrate and identify a place for quiet andrest note barriers to safety

a Educate guests in advance of changes sincethey last saw your loved one

a Be mindful of noise A childrsquos toy orvideogames can create over stimulating background noises

a Choose which holiday traditions are most important to you and your family and prioritize

a Utilize your support system to get extra time for shopping and errands

a Prepare ahead ask for help educate thoseclose to you of your needs and most of alltake care of yourself

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

(970) 2410209569 S Westgate Drive 4

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Clean economical solar power helps our entire community We at High Noon Solar appreciate your business

Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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

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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

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32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

implants for individual tooth replacementbull Do your surgery asleep or awakebull We work with your general dentistbull Conventional Mini amp Orthodontic Implants

wwwmontroseomscom9702404485 bull 600 S Park Avenue bull Montrose CO 81401

Craig T Cayo DDS Dorcha W Boisen DDS

MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

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And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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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queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

Grand Junction amp telluride

2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

Montrose and delta

2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

wwwstmarygjorg

An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom cover Story 5

would like the gift and think-ing if they needed it they prob-ably bought it for themselves we decided to give to people we knew were in need Now if I do give a gift I donate in the honor of someone to the Heifer Project Smile Train Doctors Without Borders or Roice-Hurstrdquo

Even though some seniors keep busy year-round or are sur-rounded by family there is still a void they wish they could fill

ldquoWhat means more than anything is spending time with loved ones and familyrdquo Shirley Quinn 77 said ldquoI love talking listen-ing to Christmas music and looking at the lights I keep busy but Irsquom still lonelymdashlonely for Chuckrdquo

Being with family has become all the more important for Quinn after losing her husband Chuck last year

ldquoWhat I value most are the daily calls I get from my daughter Shyrlrdquo Quinn said ldquoSometimes she asks if I just want to hang out That can mean running errands or just being with me I tell her all the time shersquos such a gift to merdquo

For Joe and Betty Pickard there came a time when they needed to move closer to one of their four kids

ldquoWe ended up in Grand Junction near Carolyn our oldestrdquo Joe 95 said ldquoItrsquos been wonderful to have more family aroundrdquo

Since 1965 the Pickards have moved so many times that their fam-ily ended up fragmented all over the US leaving no opportunities to all be together

ldquoIn 1982 Betty and I were living in Arkansas and we made a declaration that we were all going to get togeth-errdquo Joe said

Their daughter Carolyn Brown 72 said the event was monumental

ldquoNow we try to get together every other yearrdquo she said

In regards to gift giving Betty 92 said gifts are not important

ldquoAfter moving and downsizing

so many times we donrsquot need any-thingrdquo she said

The Pickards now reside at The Atrium in a simple cozy apartment

ldquoPeople last presents donrsquotrdquo Carolyn said ldquoNot all families are

like that Irsquom blessed with a wonderful familyrdquo

If you asked Carolyn and her husband Dave 79 about the best gift they ever

received they would probably say each other After losing both of their spouses Carolyn and Dave married 12 years ago

ldquoIt was genuinely a God thingrdquo Carolyn said

What about families who face the challenge of being together because of the great distances between them

Jerry and Phyllis Burdick dealt with this challenge for nearly 20 years with their four children and nine grandchil-dren spread out between Chi-na the Philippines Washington and Virginia For the Burdicks involvement in church and get-ting together with friends fills in the gap

ldquoWith the evolution of tech-nology we have never felt alonerdquo Jerry 75 said ldquoWersquore connected electronically Years ago we relied on letters which had a six-week turn around internationally Then came emails and now we skype We talk and see our family in real timerdquo

Mary and Jeff Harmeling also understand the physical separation of family The last five years their daughter Mindy has worked in Afghanistan Emailing and skyping around busy schedules and a 12-hour time difference allow them to remain close During the holidays the Harmelings frequently open their doors to friends who donrsquot have fam-ily close by

ldquoItrsquos a blessing to have a home and enough food to share with people who might otherwise be alonerdquo Mary 58 said ldquoWhen yoursquore alone you learn to live with your aloneness but when the holidays come around itrsquos differentrdquo

As Victim Services Coordinator for the Grand Junction Police Depart-ment Mary said she has learned the powerful value and meaning of presence

ldquoAny time you spend with someone is very honoring of themrdquo Mary said

When asked what they would like for Christmas many seniors reply ldquoOh I donrsquot need a thingrdquo They may not need any ldquothingrdquo but chances are they need you There is no need to apologize for not buying a senior a gift Your presence is priceless and the best present they will ever receive

The Burdicks visiting their son Todd in China

Pam Gardner 59 with her mother Charlotte Gardner 84

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Cover Photo4 generations Charlotte Gard-ner 84 center daughter Pam Gardner 59 on right grand-

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6 Feature Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Terri Benson

Julie Brotherton 60 wants to preserve the

nostalgia of costume jew-elry before itrsquos lost forever by turning other peoplersquos trash into treasure She haunts flea markets garage sales and accepts gifts of broken and unwanted jewelry from friends tak-ing the bits and pieces and creating new one-of-a-kind artwork and jewelry She can take someonersquos old outdated family jewelry and make it into something they would wear

Her first lsquoremade jewelryrsquo consisted of two empty 7-ounce Coors pony cans filched from the trash attached chain and old screw-back earrings and worn during lunch one day in junior high

ldquoThe teachers werenrsquot as amused as my classmates and I got suspendedrdquo Brotherton said

Originally from Albuquerque Brotherton came to Grand Junction in 1993

Brotherton suffers from a serious allergy to base metals If she wears anything less than 14 karat gold her skin turns red and swells When doctors pinned her broken foot they had to remove the pin due to a seri-ous infection She had a bout with breast cancer and had to nix the plan to insert a titanium marker or face more emergency removal surgery Since she couldnrsquot afford to wear high priced quality gold pieces all the time she started finding plastic glass stone string and other types of jewelry

ldquoMy inspiration evolves as I createrdquo Brotherton said ldquobut I get a flash as I see the different pieces to-gether When I donrsquot have time to work on them right then I stuff the pieces into a bag-gie until I do As soon as I see them again it comes right back to merdquo

Brotherton wasnrsquot convinced

she had real talent until one day she looked at her projects and thought ldquoWho would ever want to buy any of itrdquo

She started wearing her jewelry to work and held jewelry parties get-ting compliments and sales

With a business plan in place Brotherton started One Design at a Time Brotherton has expanded her work to masks 3D multi-media art shoe deacutecor purses and ldquofascinatorsrdquo (headbands hair clips and hats mod-eled after the elaborate headwear of British Royals) Her signature piece is a mask with an elaborate jeweled headdress She made it for an Heir-looms for Hospice fundraiser

ldquoI loved it so much I bought it back at the auctionrdquo Brotherton said

Brotherton can do custom works She can work with a specific color scheme or style and she does the wall art that can incorporate items

you want to keep but

Handcrafted for the holidays

donrsquot know what to do withSome of her jewelry is priced

under $25 but some of her artwork and masks cost thousands For more information stop by the Business Incubatorrsquos Holiday Open House on December 13 or call her at 257-1035

Horse art by TeshaTesha Hammonds 72 is setting

out on a new career as a sculptress Shersquos already enjoyed a long career as an artist working in charcoal oil pencil pastel watercolor and other mixed media Her home is packed with framed artmdashmostly horses but also landscapes portraits a New Mexico Vine and Wine Society post-er and a cover for Appaloosa Journal She started painting at age 10 with her brotherrsquos paint set

Recently Hammonds received an email asking that she submit an entry to the Trail of the Painted Pony competition where statues were auc-

tioned off at the Breederrsquos

Cup

Classic last month in Santa Anita California to ben-efit the chaplaincy

ldquoIrsquom one of three win-nersrdquo Hammonds said ldquoIrsquom not sure how they heard about me but it could have been from my website wwwhorseart byteshacomrdquo

Until that point her only exposure to sculpture was a drawing class in college

taught by a sculptor and a commis-sion to make a horse-head cookie jar

Hammonds was born and raised in New Jersey where she met her husband of 52 years Don while he was in the Marines They moved to Ohio and on to El Paso Texas where she lived and raised a family for 25 years In Texas she was surrounded by quarter horses and many of their friends were lsquohorse peoplersquo includ-ing Willie Shoemaker who grew up less than 100 miles away She loved horses and started using them in artwork

About five years after she began painting horses while in her late 40s Hammonds decided she wanted to learn more about equine anatomy so she could do a better job paint-ing them She went to the Kentucky Horse Park and the Academy of Equine Art where she studied under well-known artists Sam Savitt Faye

Moore James Crow and her favor-ite Jean Bowman (who did all

the King Ranch portraits) perfecting her technique It was in Kentucky that she realized there were many different types of horses It was there that she met thoroughbreds

ldquoThey were fantasticmdash

Julie Brotherton right created these one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces from other peoplersquos old jewelry and unwanted items

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Feature Story 7

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horse races and shows These venues allowed her the opportunity to do research on racing equipment and make contacts that led to later com-missions The Hammonds still meet people from lsquoback in the dayrsquo

ldquoThe horse world is relatively smallrdquo Don said

After moving to Grand Junction Hammonds met a neighbor that was involved with the Bookcliff mus-tangs He gave her photos of some of the herd She couldnrsquot believe how beautiful they were even out on their own Shersquos now a member of Friends of the Mustangs and is glad the group and BLM work so hard at keeping the herd from outgrowing their range

Hammonds can do custom por-traits of animals or family members and can work off photographs She has many works that would make fantastic holiday gifts for someone with horses or someone with a love of horses

Hammonds plans to continue working with all different types of media especially sculpture

ldquoI wish Irsquod gotten into it a long time agordquo she said ldquoIrsquove always strived to create 3-D art from 2-D workrdquo

See more of Ham-mondsrsquo work at wwwhorseart byteshacom To purchase call 245-5547 or email teejim577gmailcom

elegant sleek and fastrdquo Hammonds said ldquoHorses are the greatest ath-letes next to humansrdquo

Hammondsrsquo style has evolved over time and she favors a blending tech-nique when using pencil because she feels it shows equine muscle tone better than the more common line and cross-hatch styles

Hammonds studied hard and learned her craft well selling from galleries in Arizona New Mexico Colorado and Texas She has taken on many commissions mainly on horses

ldquoThe biggest problem with com-missions is trying to figure out whatrsquos in peoplersquos heads just from talking to themrdquo Hammonds said ldquoYou canrsquot fool the owner or a trainer They know their horses inside and out I once did a trio of horses for a lady When I pulled the picture out she looked at it and said lsquoI think the neck on that one is a little too thickrsquo I went back and measured the horse and she was rightrdquo

Hammonds also designed Christmas cards featuring Santa and racehorses and sold them all over the world Lately the market has been too soft for good gallery sales and she has concentrat-ed on just enjoying working

ldquoItrsquos always hard for her to let go of her paintings any-wayrdquo her husband Don said

In the mean-time several family members have lsquodibsrsquo on different pieces

The Ham-monds owned race horses themselvesmdashsome of which were big win-ners The family went to many

Tesha Hammonds is an equine artist Her sculpture ldquoGodspeedrdquo won the Trail of the Painted Pony competition

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Top this cake with both Honey-Gingerbread and Molasses-Gingerbread Cookies

All-purpose flour for dusting

4 T unsalted butter melted

1-34 c granulated sugar

2 lbs cream cheese room temperature

1 t pure vanilla extract

4 large eggs room temperature

14 c unsulfured molasses

14 t salt

1-12 t ground ginger

1 t ground cinnamon

1 t freshly grated nutmeg

14 t ground cloves

12 t finely grated lemon zest

6 gingerbread men

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees Wrap exterior of a 9-inch springform pan in 2 layers of foil

COMBiNE butter 14 c sugar and 2 c cookie crumbs in a bowl Press mixture firmly and evenly into bottom and one-third of the way up sides of prepared pan Bake until set about 10 minutes Let cool on rack

REDuCE oven temperature to 325 degrees Beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy about 3 minutes Beat in remaining 1-12 c sugar and the vanilla scraping down sides of bowl as needed Reduce speed to low Add eggs 1 at a time beating well after each addition and scraping sides of bowl as needed Beat in molasses salt spices and lemon zest Pour filling into cooled crust

PLACE cheesecake in a large shallow roasting pan Transfer to oven and carefully add enough hot water to roasting pan to come about halfway up sides of spring-form pan Bake until cheesecake is set but still slightly wobbly in center 60 to 65 minutes Carefully remove springform pan from roasting pan and let cool on a wire rack Refrigerate uncovered for at least 8 hours (preferably overnight)

BEFORE serving run a hot knife around edges of cheesecake to loosen and remove sides of pan Arrange gingerbread cookies in center of cake in a circle (with heads facing inward and arms touching alternating light and dark)

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom aDvice amp iDeaS 9

Advice Column for the Over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

Note to Readers I have received many emails regarding whether dating seniors should pay their own way or whether the man should always pay for the woman like when they were in their 20s Some women say the man should pay Many men say they would date more if they did not have to pay for both people all the time because they cannot afford it I am going to make a rule for senior dating for those on a fixed income You can cut this column out and tell the person you are ask-ing out ldquoI go by the Old Bag Rulesrdquo Here they are

Old Bag Rules for casual dating for the over 50 crowd

It should be understood and ac-cepted that each of you will pay your own way for casual dating (movies plays dances dinners etc) This will take care of those women who are afraid that if the man pays he may think you owe him favors (from pre-vious letters) It will also take care of those men who simply cannot handle the drain on their finances (many previous letters)

If either of you cannot afford to pay for yourself be honest and say so

If the relationship changes from casual to serious then you can have a discussion about who will pay Sometimes the woman may be more ldquowell-heeledrdquo than the man and it might be okay for her to pay by mu-tual agreement Or if the man is more well-heeled he may opt to take over as the payee Whatever you decide should be by mutual consent

If you are invited for a weekend trip make sure you know what the weekend entails You may think it means separate rooms and he may as-sume that you are agreeing to more The invitee should also clarify who is paying

Ask the Old BagIt is quite okay for a

woman to ask a man out on a date and the above rules should be followed Let him know you go by the ldquoOld Bag Rulesrdquo

To the women I say life from 50 on is not the same as when you were in your

20s You should not expect to always be treated by the man paying

To the men I say it is nothing to be ashamed of to have a woman pay for herself It may seem awkward at first but you will get used to it

If dining the easiest way to handle it is to ask for separate checks rather than getting out your calculators and making a big deal out of it

The rules have changed You are now at the age of independence Enjoy If there are any waiters or waitresses out there please do not as-sume that a seniorrsquos bill will be paid by the manDear Old Bag I am a youngish 64-year-old male retiree I have been dating a 60-year-old woman for a few months We are just good friends without benefits if you know what I mean I would like to give her a small Christmas gift but I am afraid she will think I am getting serious or she might feel like she has to get me a gift I would not want that What do you think Signed The GiverDear Giver I say give her the gift To all those out there who think they have to give a gift back after receiv-ing one I say you should not feel that way A big pleasant thank you is quite enough A small gift does not mean you are getting serious Friends gift each other all the time On the other hand if you give a big gift such as a diamond bracelet even the Old Bag would think you are getting serious

Email your questions to the Old Bag at lag mancreswickcoxnet or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502

10 HealtH amp wellneSS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Can eating oatmeal really lower your cholesterol or are the cereal companies selling us a story

The short answer is yes oatmeal can lower your cholesterol Read below for the long answer

There are two types of fiber soluble and insoluble

Soluble fiber appears to reduce the bodyrsquos absorption of cholesterol from the intestines

Oatmeal contains soluble fiber that reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL)mdashthe ldquobadrdquo cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes This type of fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans Brussels sprouts apples pears barley and prunes

Insoluble fiber is not digested by the body and promotes regular-ity and softens stools Wheat bran whole grain products and vegetables are good sources of insoluble fiber

The American Dietetic Association recommends a healthy diet that in-cludes 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day including both soluble and insoluble fiber (Soluble fiber should make up 5 to 10 grams of your fiber intake) However Americans only consume about half that amount

There are other foods that work against cholesterol

Soy protein can help lower blood levels of LDL cholesterol particularly when itrsquos substituted for animal pro-tein Ingesting 25 to 50 grams of soy protein a day lowers LDL cholesterol by 4 to 8 percent Thatrsquos a lot of soy People with the highest cholesterol levels seem to benefit the most from soy protein

Women with breast cancer or who are at high risk for breast cancer should consult with their doctors be-fore eating soy because it is not clear how these plant estrogens might affect them

Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol

levels in the blood Rich in polyunsat-urated fatty acids walnuts may also help keep blood vessels more healthy and elastic

When walnuts represent 20 per-cent of the calories in a cholesterol-lowering diet they reduce LDL cholesterol by 12 percent Almonds appear to have a similar effect All nuts are high in calories so use them as replacements for high-calorie foods with high levels of saturated fats

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are not-ed for lowering triglycerides another form of fat in your blood They also benefit the heart in other ways The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel lake trout herring sardines albacore tuna and salmon Other good sources of omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseed walnuts canola oil and soybean oil

Some foods are fortified with plant substances called sterols or stanols which are similar in structure to cholesterol This helps them block the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines Margarines and orange juice that have been fortified with plant sterols can help reduce LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent

The American Heart Association recommends foods fortified with plant sterols only for people with high levels of LDL cholesterol

You may want to try eating more soluble fiber soy protein walnuts and fatty fish The next step would be the addition of foods fortified with plant sterols Eating a combination of these cholesterol-lowering foods increases the benefit

Of course if yoursquore a geezer and you plan to make a change in your habits that could affect your health it is recommended that you consult your doctor first

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom HealtH amp wellneSS 11

In our normal ways of spending our daysmdashout in the sunshine or traveling on trips by planemdashwe are exposed to small doses of radiation But this exposure is not dangerous in and of itself Otherwise airline pilots would have a higher incidence of cancer but they donrsquot

The American College of Radiology set lifetime radiation limits at a con-servative 100 millisieverts (mSv) One mSv is about the amount of radiation you get in a year on average Below that level there is probably no risk

Computed tomography (CT) scans also known as computer axial tomog-raphy (CAT) scans send out a very high dose of radiation A CT scan is a medical imaging method that employs tomography which is the process of generating a 2-D image of a slice or section through a 3-D object (a tomogram) The medical device (the machine) is called a CTG scanner that uses X-rays It used to be called an EMI scan

Doctors have become concerned about CT scans because they have been used so much When the amount of radiation from a CT scan is added to the amount you get from dental X-rays chest X-rays mammo-grams and other tests itrsquos easy to surpass the exposure limit Manning cautioned If you are in your 80s he said you will probably outlive the danger Those of us in our 80s hope we have outlived a lot of things

The American College of Radiology now stresses the importance of using tests with as little radiology as pos-sible New approaches for example allow cardiac CT scans to be used with one-sixth of the conventional radiation dose The American College of Cardiology Foundation is collabo-rating with the imaging societies to cut down on the number of expo-sures people get by recommending how often specific tests should be done as well as encouraging doctors to use radiation-free tests such as ECG (electrocardiography) and MRI whenever possible These tests pose no radiation risk

By Tait Trussell

We may be getting far too much radiation Harvard Medical

School doctors think soA variety of tests available to medi-

cine these days provides invaluable means for diagnosing and treating serious diseases and conditions But with all the tests comes a danger of excessive radiation

If you have a heart condition your doctor or a cardiologist you may be referred to could consider such tests as an electrocardiogram (ECG) car-diac catheterization echocardiogram (ultrasound) radionuclide stress test coronary CT angiogram radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging or cardio magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

That seems like an overload of technical-sounding tests But these tests give heart specialists evidence they need to address any problems with the most vital organ in your bodymdashthe heart

The catch is that some of these tests also expose you to ionizing radiation and unfortunately that can possibly damage cells in your body and risk what could be worse than a heart conditionmdashnamely cancer

Scientists have yet to confirm a direct link between cardiac imag-ing tests and cancer But doctors are now limiting the amount of radiation delivered by these tests

ldquoUntil 10 years ago we didnrsquot real-ize how much radiation exposure was incurred by certain testsrdquo Har-vard Medical School professor and Chief of Noninvasive Cardiac Imag-ing and Testing at Beth Israel Dea-coness Medical Center Dr Warren Manning reported ldquoNow we know Moreover itrsquos not only the dose that raises risk itrsquos also where and when the radiation is given One or two CT scans over a lifetime is appropriate (in other words not dangerous) But if you have a condition that requires continuous monitoring a test that does not expose you to ionizing radiation like cardiac ultrasound or MRI may be preferablerdquo

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Your guide to healthy holiday partyingBy Sandra Gordon

During the holidays food isnrsquot just food Itrsquos a delicious experience

loaded with tradition and temptation and if yoursquore not careful in the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Yearrsquos the indulgent delights of stuffing pumpkin pie and eggnog can become the harsh reality of extra pounds The good news During the winter holiday season a study by the National Institute of Health conclud-ed that most people probably gain only about a pound That doesnrsquot sound like much until you consider that the extra weight doesnrsquot tend to go away after January 1 It tends to accumulate through the years and a small-yet-sneaky successive holiday weight gain can snowball to become a major contributor to obesity the study determined

Plus the one-pound holiday weight gain is an average

ldquoIn my experience there are plenty of people who gain more like six to eight poundsrdquo weight loss counselor and ldquo100 Days of Weight Lossrdquo author Linda Spangle said

To survive the season you need to party healthy not hearty The key is putting together a party strategy that keeps your portionsmdashand your appe-titemdashunder control Herersquos how

Have a game planldquoFor several days before a party cut

back on both fat and caloriesrdquo regis-tered dietitian and American Heart Association spokesperson Riska Platt said

That way yoursquoll be able to eat a little more without worrying about it But never arrive at a party starv-ing or yoursquoll overeat Instead have a piece of fruit a small salad or a cup of low-fat yogurt before leaving home A solid snack will keep you from pouncing on the mini hot dogs as soon as you arrive

Test-taste judiciously If yoursquore making something thatrsquos

a culinary stretch for youmdashmaybe

yoursquove stepped up to host your first holiday dinnermdashgo ahead and test along the way But keep in mind that a teaspoon can get the job done just as easily as a ladle or a wooden spoon You just want to get the fla-vor Drinking water between tastes will cleanse your palate so you wonrsquot need to taste as much to get the sense of whether the recipe is on track

Use delay tacticsOnce you arrive at a party have a

virgin Bloody Mary a diet soda or a glass of seltzer mixed with fruit juice Hold off on the hors drsquooeuvres and champagne for a while

ldquoThe longer you put off eating and drinking alcohol the less time yoursquoll have to overindulgerdquo registered dietitian and ldquoOutwit Your Weightrdquo author Cathy Nonas said

Research shows that consuming alcohol and high-fat appetizers may cause you to eat more during the main course

To avoid feeling deprived and to dodge the social pressure from oth-ers put the seltzer in a wine glass or the diet soda in a highball glass

ldquoNo one will know yoursquore having a completely low-damage drinkrdquo Spangle said

But what if others offer you food or pressure you to indulge

A retort like ldquoNo thank you Irsquom watching my weightrdquo will draw you into uncomfortable conversa-tions about what diet yoursquore on and why you really shouldnrsquot be a party pooper A better idea ldquoNot just yet Irsquom just going to wait a little whilerdquo

ldquoItrsquos a magical linerdquo Spangle said ldquoOne that most people wonrsquot chal-lengerdquo

Fill your plateYou read it right Once you give

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reserving the remaining quarter for anything you want whether or not itrsquos low in calories If yoursquore at a buffet dinner serve yourself healthy foodsmdashsalads grain dishes and veg-etables that arenrsquot covered in cream Donrsquot feel obligated to eat whatever you takemdashditto with dessert What-ever you do sit down to savor each and every bite

ldquoWhat you donrsquot want to do is fill up your plate with a drink in your hand then start chattingrdquo Spangle said ldquoBefore you know it yoursquoll have an empty plate and barely a memory of having eatenrdquo

To reduce the risk of unconscious consumption she recommended mingling without food Once yoursquove said your hellos then go ahead and slowly dig in to your allotted portion Think twice before you go back for more

Every second countsSpeaking of seconds if yoursquore eat-

ing a traditional high-fat holiday meal keep in mind that another helping of mashed potatoes (110 calories) a slice of turkey breast (120) and a nar-row sliver of pecan pie (215) doesnrsquot seem like much But do the math and yoursquoll discover that ldquojust a little morerdquo can easily add up to more than 440 calories and about 14 grams of fat So if yoursquore not the one preparing the meal (and making sure itrsquos low-fat) make your first plateful of holiday dinner your last A temptation tamer take a 20-minute intermission before reaching for seconds to give the urge to refill your plate an opportunity to pass During that time have a cup of tea or hang out in the living room away from the buffet Afterward if yoursquore still hungry opt for another serving of steamed vegetables or a salad

Change your tuneResearch shows that eating while

listening to fast loud music may cause you to consume more food It takes your brain about 10 minutes to register satiety But the faster the mu-sical beat the more quickly yoursquoll eat which means you may have already gone back for seconds before your brain tells you that your stomachrsquos full On the other hand soft back-

ground music has a calming effect and may foster one of the qualities of a great partymdashinteresting conver-sation When dining at home over the holidays put slow and soothing tunes on the CD player

Exercise every dayThroughout the holiday season

squeeze in exercise every day even if you swear yoursquore too busy Exer-cise quells your stress level boosts metabolism and provides a feeling of well being that can fuel your resolve to eat healthy during the holidays

ldquoWhen you exercise consistently yoursquore less likely to say lsquoOh forget about it Irsquom just going to pig-out tonightrsquordquo Spangle said

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For red or white wine (80 to 85 calories per 4-ounce glass) slash calories in half by making a spritzer (half wine half sparkling water)

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By Marsha Kearns

The 2012 election season is over and the children of Mesa County

have spoken If they had their say Mitt Romney would be president and Scott Tipton would have been ousted by Tisha Casida Third-party candi-dates would also be energized and en-thused by the kidsrsquo response to alterna-tive options to the two-party norm

ldquoThe adults involved in Kids Voting are always fascinated to see how kids interpret the issues and voterdquo Kids Voting Mesa County Ex-ecutive Director Martha Graf said ldquoSure most of them vote like their parents But occasionally we find kids surprising us and themselves by veering away from what they hear at home about electionsrdquo

Kids Voting recently became a member agency of RSVP which matches senior volunteers with rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout Mesa County Why is Kids Voting of interest to seniors What draws adults of all ages to par-ticipate in this particular effort with students of all ages

ldquoOlder people understand the value and importance of civic participa-tion particularly votingrdquo Graf 49 said ldquoSeniors know that people have died to preserve this privilege for all of us and theyrsquore passionate about doing their part to pass on that pas-sion and sense of responsibilityrdquo

Kids Voting has a clear vision with a vital purpose build a strong com-munity of engaged responsible citi-zenry through early civic education involvement and voting

Although it is supported by school districts and home schools through-

Seniors encourage civics and voting among Mesa County kids

out the county Kids Voting is a private independent nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and relies on donations to run its program each year

In fact Mesa County Valley School District 51 doesnrsquot help fund the organization with money It does however donate office space and a district email ad-dress both critical to the organizationrsquos success

ldquoOur relationship with school district 51 allows us direct access to teachers making it much easier to work with them to integrate

our civics lessons into their class-room curriculumrdquo Graf said

Kids Voting is also offered to Plateau Valley District 50 private schools such as Holy Family Inter-mountain Adventist Academy and Grand Valley Christian High School and some home schools and other organizations The program is open to all educators

Kids Voting creates lesson plans that fit into a civicssocial studies curriculum from grades K-12

ldquoKids are our future in more ways than onerdquo Graf said ldquoAfter all pretty soon these kids could be involved with making decisions that affect all of us Helping them learn to become an active and informed voter is of critical importancerdquo

Kids Voting pulls actual candidates and issues from the adult general ballot during every annual election including local regional and national races and issues and assigns them to different grade levels When the adult ballot items are unsuitable or too complex for kids Kids Voting creates an opinion question for students to consider

Kids Voting Executive Director Martha Graf

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For example this year at the K-5 levels Kids Voting offered the question of whether or not kids should have to wear school uniforms which is something that would directly affect their daily lives (They overwhelmingly voted no) The middle school and high-school students considered a campaign finance question differ-ent from the one faced by adults but one that got students thinking about this important issue

ldquoOur volunteers help with voter registration drives at schools and talk to students to get anecdotes after an election to find out whyhow they votedrdquo Graf said ldquoThey help plan fundraising banquets like the upcom-ing celebration at Colorado Mesa University on February 21 and other events Some serve on committees such as the classroom partnership committee deciding what should be on the ballot There are also fundrais-ing efforts speaking to groups and other outreach activities availablerdquo

Linda Reeves 62 is a Kids Voting board member who has been in-volved with the organization since its beginning in 1996

ldquoAs a retired American history and government teacher I believe Kids Voting is working to support student achievement and understanding as a community resourcerdquo Reeves said ldquoThe organization promotes an un-derstanding of how our government works the importance of voting as an informed voter and the need for kids to become involved in their com-munity state and nationrdquo

The process Kids Voting uses leads students to think independently first and then decide what they believe about the person running and what heshe stands for

ldquoWe want kids to understand that they donrsquot just have to go for the re-publican or the democratrdquo Graf said ldquoThey should consider all candidates Kids might find their opinions dif-fer from their parentsrsquo relativesrsquo or friendsrsquo They need to know they can always change their minds Voting

is a private decision They can say theyrsquoll vote one way but do the opposite if they want Peer pressure or adult influence should only be part of their information-gathering processrdquo

Board member Dan Flenniken 65 and

program director for Mass Communi-cations at Colorado Mesa University has been involved with Kids Voting for three years

ldquoKids Voting Mesa County is non-partisan and places a great deal of value on our youth and their future rolerdquo he said ldquoThink about it That 12-year-old student will be voting in six years She needs to understand the responsibility and importance of her role in our governmentrdquo

Reeves has helped determine student ballots developed lessons for teachers trained teachers and worked with students on writing newspaper articles and video inter-viewing Colorado candidates

ldquoEducators canrsquot do it alonerdquo Reeves said ldquoStudent success relies on the participation of students par-ents educators and communityrdquo

The turnout for the November mock election at participating schools and home schools was an impressive 17000+ students

Herersquos a look at voter turnout by grade levels elementary schools 899 percent middle schools 857 percent high schools 545 percent Delivering Kids Voting to high-school students is the toughest because not all take social studies classes during the election season which is where the program is typically included

ldquoAfter we complete an election itrsquos easy to go lsquoWhew Glad thatrsquos overrsquordquo Flenniken said ldquoIn the meantime the process of educating our youth about civics is a year-round taskrdquo

For more information about Kids Voting volunteering or attending the Civics Celebration Banquet on February 21 call Graf at 245-3414 or visit wwwkidsvotingmcorg Inter-ested seniors can also call RSVP at 243-9839

Over 17000 students participated in the recent mock election

a Involve your loved one in preparations asmuch as possible with tasks such as signingcards decorating and filling stockings

a Be sure to have all medications filled and ready before the hustle and bustle begins

a Evaluate environment where you will celebrate and identify a place for quiet andrest note barriers to safety

a Educate guests in advance of changes sincethey last saw your loved one

a Be mindful of noise A childrsquos toy orvideogames can create over stimulating background noises

a Choose which holiday traditions are most important to you and your family and prioritize

a Utilize your support system to get extra time for shopping and errands

a Prepare ahead ask for help educate thoseclose to you of your needs and most of alltake care of yourself

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

We want to sayldquoThank yourdquo

to our communitypartners for10 years of

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The old Appleton general store is now a home

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

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

(970) 2410209569 S Westgate Drive 4

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Clean economical solar power helps our entire community We at High Noon Solar appreciate your business

Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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

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

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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YOUR WAY

24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

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Craig T Cayo DDS Dorcha W Boisen DDS

MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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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queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

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After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

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2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

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2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

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ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

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Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

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Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

6 Feature Story wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Terri Benson

Julie Brotherton 60 wants to preserve the

nostalgia of costume jew-elry before itrsquos lost forever by turning other peoplersquos trash into treasure She haunts flea markets garage sales and accepts gifts of broken and unwanted jewelry from friends tak-ing the bits and pieces and creating new one-of-a-kind artwork and jewelry She can take someonersquos old outdated family jewelry and make it into something they would wear

Her first lsquoremade jewelryrsquo consisted of two empty 7-ounce Coors pony cans filched from the trash attached chain and old screw-back earrings and worn during lunch one day in junior high

ldquoThe teachers werenrsquot as amused as my classmates and I got suspendedrdquo Brotherton said

Originally from Albuquerque Brotherton came to Grand Junction in 1993

Brotherton suffers from a serious allergy to base metals If she wears anything less than 14 karat gold her skin turns red and swells When doctors pinned her broken foot they had to remove the pin due to a seri-ous infection She had a bout with breast cancer and had to nix the plan to insert a titanium marker or face more emergency removal surgery Since she couldnrsquot afford to wear high priced quality gold pieces all the time she started finding plastic glass stone string and other types of jewelry

ldquoMy inspiration evolves as I createrdquo Brotherton said ldquobut I get a flash as I see the different pieces to-gether When I donrsquot have time to work on them right then I stuff the pieces into a bag-gie until I do As soon as I see them again it comes right back to merdquo

Brotherton wasnrsquot convinced

she had real talent until one day she looked at her projects and thought ldquoWho would ever want to buy any of itrdquo

She started wearing her jewelry to work and held jewelry parties get-ting compliments and sales

With a business plan in place Brotherton started One Design at a Time Brotherton has expanded her work to masks 3D multi-media art shoe deacutecor purses and ldquofascinatorsrdquo (headbands hair clips and hats mod-eled after the elaborate headwear of British Royals) Her signature piece is a mask with an elaborate jeweled headdress She made it for an Heir-looms for Hospice fundraiser

ldquoI loved it so much I bought it back at the auctionrdquo Brotherton said

Brotherton can do custom works She can work with a specific color scheme or style and she does the wall art that can incorporate items

you want to keep but

Handcrafted for the holidays

donrsquot know what to do withSome of her jewelry is priced

under $25 but some of her artwork and masks cost thousands For more information stop by the Business Incubatorrsquos Holiday Open House on December 13 or call her at 257-1035

Horse art by TeshaTesha Hammonds 72 is setting

out on a new career as a sculptress Shersquos already enjoyed a long career as an artist working in charcoal oil pencil pastel watercolor and other mixed media Her home is packed with framed artmdashmostly horses but also landscapes portraits a New Mexico Vine and Wine Society post-er and a cover for Appaloosa Journal She started painting at age 10 with her brotherrsquos paint set

Recently Hammonds received an email asking that she submit an entry to the Trail of the Painted Pony competition where statues were auc-

tioned off at the Breederrsquos

Cup

Classic last month in Santa Anita California to ben-efit the chaplaincy

ldquoIrsquom one of three win-nersrdquo Hammonds said ldquoIrsquom not sure how they heard about me but it could have been from my website wwwhorseart byteshacomrdquo

Until that point her only exposure to sculpture was a drawing class in college

taught by a sculptor and a commis-sion to make a horse-head cookie jar

Hammonds was born and raised in New Jersey where she met her husband of 52 years Don while he was in the Marines They moved to Ohio and on to El Paso Texas where she lived and raised a family for 25 years In Texas she was surrounded by quarter horses and many of their friends were lsquohorse peoplersquo includ-ing Willie Shoemaker who grew up less than 100 miles away She loved horses and started using them in artwork

About five years after she began painting horses while in her late 40s Hammonds decided she wanted to learn more about equine anatomy so she could do a better job paint-ing them She went to the Kentucky Horse Park and the Academy of Equine Art where she studied under well-known artists Sam Savitt Faye

Moore James Crow and her favor-ite Jean Bowman (who did all

the King Ranch portraits) perfecting her technique It was in Kentucky that she realized there were many different types of horses It was there that she met thoroughbreds

ldquoThey were fantasticmdash

Julie Brotherton right created these one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces from other peoplersquos old jewelry and unwanted items

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Feature Story 7

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horse races and shows These venues allowed her the opportunity to do research on racing equipment and make contacts that led to later com-missions The Hammonds still meet people from lsquoback in the dayrsquo

ldquoThe horse world is relatively smallrdquo Don said

After moving to Grand Junction Hammonds met a neighbor that was involved with the Bookcliff mus-tangs He gave her photos of some of the herd She couldnrsquot believe how beautiful they were even out on their own Shersquos now a member of Friends of the Mustangs and is glad the group and BLM work so hard at keeping the herd from outgrowing their range

Hammonds can do custom por-traits of animals or family members and can work off photographs She has many works that would make fantastic holiday gifts for someone with horses or someone with a love of horses

Hammonds plans to continue working with all different types of media especially sculpture

ldquoI wish Irsquod gotten into it a long time agordquo she said ldquoIrsquove always strived to create 3-D art from 2-D workrdquo

See more of Ham-mondsrsquo work at wwwhorseart byteshacom To purchase call 245-5547 or email teejim577gmailcom

elegant sleek and fastrdquo Hammonds said ldquoHorses are the greatest ath-letes next to humansrdquo

Hammondsrsquo style has evolved over time and she favors a blending tech-nique when using pencil because she feels it shows equine muscle tone better than the more common line and cross-hatch styles

Hammonds studied hard and learned her craft well selling from galleries in Arizona New Mexico Colorado and Texas She has taken on many commissions mainly on horses

ldquoThe biggest problem with com-missions is trying to figure out whatrsquos in peoplersquos heads just from talking to themrdquo Hammonds said ldquoYou canrsquot fool the owner or a trainer They know their horses inside and out I once did a trio of horses for a lady When I pulled the picture out she looked at it and said lsquoI think the neck on that one is a little too thickrsquo I went back and measured the horse and she was rightrdquo

Hammonds also designed Christmas cards featuring Santa and racehorses and sold them all over the world Lately the market has been too soft for good gallery sales and she has concentrat-ed on just enjoying working

ldquoItrsquos always hard for her to let go of her paintings any-wayrdquo her husband Don said

In the mean-time several family members have lsquodibsrsquo on different pieces

The Ham-monds owned race horses themselvesmdashsome of which were big win-ners The family went to many

Tesha Hammonds is an equine artist Her sculpture ldquoGodspeedrdquo won the Trail of the Painted Pony competition

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Top this cake with both Honey-Gingerbread and Molasses-Gingerbread Cookies

All-purpose flour for dusting

4 T unsalted butter melted

1-34 c granulated sugar

2 lbs cream cheese room temperature

1 t pure vanilla extract

4 large eggs room temperature

14 c unsulfured molasses

14 t salt

1-12 t ground ginger

1 t ground cinnamon

1 t freshly grated nutmeg

14 t ground cloves

12 t finely grated lemon zest

6 gingerbread men

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees Wrap exterior of a 9-inch springform pan in 2 layers of foil

COMBiNE butter 14 c sugar and 2 c cookie crumbs in a bowl Press mixture firmly and evenly into bottom and one-third of the way up sides of prepared pan Bake until set about 10 minutes Let cool on rack

REDuCE oven temperature to 325 degrees Beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy about 3 minutes Beat in remaining 1-12 c sugar and the vanilla scraping down sides of bowl as needed Reduce speed to low Add eggs 1 at a time beating well after each addition and scraping sides of bowl as needed Beat in molasses salt spices and lemon zest Pour filling into cooled crust

PLACE cheesecake in a large shallow roasting pan Transfer to oven and carefully add enough hot water to roasting pan to come about halfway up sides of spring-form pan Bake until cheesecake is set but still slightly wobbly in center 60 to 65 minutes Carefully remove springform pan from roasting pan and let cool on a wire rack Refrigerate uncovered for at least 8 hours (preferably overnight)

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Advice Column for the Over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

Note to Readers I have received many emails regarding whether dating seniors should pay their own way or whether the man should always pay for the woman like when they were in their 20s Some women say the man should pay Many men say they would date more if they did not have to pay for both people all the time because they cannot afford it I am going to make a rule for senior dating for those on a fixed income You can cut this column out and tell the person you are ask-ing out ldquoI go by the Old Bag Rulesrdquo Here they are

Old Bag Rules for casual dating for the over 50 crowd

It should be understood and ac-cepted that each of you will pay your own way for casual dating (movies plays dances dinners etc) This will take care of those women who are afraid that if the man pays he may think you owe him favors (from pre-vious letters) It will also take care of those men who simply cannot handle the drain on their finances (many previous letters)

If either of you cannot afford to pay for yourself be honest and say so

If the relationship changes from casual to serious then you can have a discussion about who will pay Sometimes the woman may be more ldquowell-heeledrdquo than the man and it might be okay for her to pay by mu-tual agreement Or if the man is more well-heeled he may opt to take over as the payee Whatever you decide should be by mutual consent

If you are invited for a weekend trip make sure you know what the weekend entails You may think it means separate rooms and he may as-sume that you are agreeing to more The invitee should also clarify who is paying

Ask the Old BagIt is quite okay for a

woman to ask a man out on a date and the above rules should be followed Let him know you go by the ldquoOld Bag Rulesrdquo

To the women I say life from 50 on is not the same as when you were in your

20s You should not expect to always be treated by the man paying

To the men I say it is nothing to be ashamed of to have a woman pay for herself It may seem awkward at first but you will get used to it

If dining the easiest way to handle it is to ask for separate checks rather than getting out your calculators and making a big deal out of it

The rules have changed You are now at the age of independence Enjoy If there are any waiters or waitresses out there please do not as-sume that a seniorrsquos bill will be paid by the manDear Old Bag I am a youngish 64-year-old male retiree I have been dating a 60-year-old woman for a few months We are just good friends without benefits if you know what I mean I would like to give her a small Christmas gift but I am afraid she will think I am getting serious or she might feel like she has to get me a gift I would not want that What do you think Signed The GiverDear Giver I say give her the gift To all those out there who think they have to give a gift back after receiv-ing one I say you should not feel that way A big pleasant thank you is quite enough A small gift does not mean you are getting serious Friends gift each other all the time On the other hand if you give a big gift such as a diamond bracelet even the Old Bag would think you are getting serious

Email your questions to the Old Bag at lag mancreswickcoxnet or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502

10 HealtH amp wellneSS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Can eating oatmeal really lower your cholesterol or are the cereal companies selling us a story

The short answer is yes oatmeal can lower your cholesterol Read below for the long answer

There are two types of fiber soluble and insoluble

Soluble fiber appears to reduce the bodyrsquos absorption of cholesterol from the intestines

Oatmeal contains soluble fiber that reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL)mdashthe ldquobadrdquo cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes This type of fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans Brussels sprouts apples pears barley and prunes

Insoluble fiber is not digested by the body and promotes regular-ity and softens stools Wheat bran whole grain products and vegetables are good sources of insoluble fiber

The American Dietetic Association recommends a healthy diet that in-cludes 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day including both soluble and insoluble fiber (Soluble fiber should make up 5 to 10 grams of your fiber intake) However Americans only consume about half that amount

There are other foods that work against cholesterol

Soy protein can help lower blood levels of LDL cholesterol particularly when itrsquos substituted for animal pro-tein Ingesting 25 to 50 grams of soy protein a day lowers LDL cholesterol by 4 to 8 percent Thatrsquos a lot of soy People with the highest cholesterol levels seem to benefit the most from soy protein

Women with breast cancer or who are at high risk for breast cancer should consult with their doctors be-fore eating soy because it is not clear how these plant estrogens might affect them

Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol

levels in the blood Rich in polyunsat-urated fatty acids walnuts may also help keep blood vessels more healthy and elastic

When walnuts represent 20 per-cent of the calories in a cholesterol-lowering diet they reduce LDL cholesterol by 12 percent Almonds appear to have a similar effect All nuts are high in calories so use them as replacements for high-calorie foods with high levels of saturated fats

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are not-ed for lowering triglycerides another form of fat in your blood They also benefit the heart in other ways The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel lake trout herring sardines albacore tuna and salmon Other good sources of omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseed walnuts canola oil and soybean oil

Some foods are fortified with plant substances called sterols or stanols which are similar in structure to cholesterol This helps them block the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines Margarines and orange juice that have been fortified with plant sterols can help reduce LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent

The American Heart Association recommends foods fortified with plant sterols only for people with high levels of LDL cholesterol

You may want to try eating more soluble fiber soy protein walnuts and fatty fish The next step would be the addition of foods fortified with plant sterols Eating a combination of these cholesterol-lowering foods increases the benefit

Of course if yoursquore a geezer and you plan to make a change in your habits that could affect your health it is recommended that you consult your doctor first

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom HealtH amp wellneSS 11

In our normal ways of spending our daysmdashout in the sunshine or traveling on trips by planemdashwe are exposed to small doses of radiation But this exposure is not dangerous in and of itself Otherwise airline pilots would have a higher incidence of cancer but they donrsquot

The American College of Radiology set lifetime radiation limits at a con-servative 100 millisieverts (mSv) One mSv is about the amount of radiation you get in a year on average Below that level there is probably no risk

Computed tomography (CT) scans also known as computer axial tomog-raphy (CAT) scans send out a very high dose of radiation A CT scan is a medical imaging method that employs tomography which is the process of generating a 2-D image of a slice or section through a 3-D object (a tomogram) The medical device (the machine) is called a CTG scanner that uses X-rays It used to be called an EMI scan

Doctors have become concerned about CT scans because they have been used so much When the amount of radiation from a CT scan is added to the amount you get from dental X-rays chest X-rays mammo-grams and other tests itrsquos easy to surpass the exposure limit Manning cautioned If you are in your 80s he said you will probably outlive the danger Those of us in our 80s hope we have outlived a lot of things

The American College of Radiology now stresses the importance of using tests with as little radiology as pos-sible New approaches for example allow cardiac CT scans to be used with one-sixth of the conventional radiation dose The American College of Cardiology Foundation is collabo-rating with the imaging societies to cut down on the number of expo-sures people get by recommending how often specific tests should be done as well as encouraging doctors to use radiation-free tests such as ECG (electrocardiography) and MRI whenever possible These tests pose no radiation risk

By Tait Trussell

We may be getting far too much radiation Harvard Medical

School doctors think soA variety of tests available to medi-

cine these days provides invaluable means for diagnosing and treating serious diseases and conditions But with all the tests comes a danger of excessive radiation

If you have a heart condition your doctor or a cardiologist you may be referred to could consider such tests as an electrocardiogram (ECG) car-diac catheterization echocardiogram (ultrasound) radionuclide stress test coronary CT angiogram radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging or cardio magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

That seems like an overload of technical-sounding tests But these tests give heart specialists evidence they need to address any problems with the most vital organ in your bodymdashthe heart

The catch is that some of these tests also expose you to ionizing radiation and unfortunately that can possibly damage cells in your body and risk what could be worse than a heart conditionmdashnamely cancer

Scientists have yet to confirm a direct link between cardiac imag-ing tests and cancer But doctors are now limiting the amount of radiation delivered by these tests

ldquoUntil 10 years ago we didnrsquot real-ize how much radiation exposure was incurred by certain testsrdquo Har-vard Medical School professor and Chief of Noninvasive Cardiac Imag-ing and Testing at Beth Israel Dea-coness Medical Center Dr Warren Manning reported ldquoNow we know Moreover itrsquos not only the dose that raises risk itrsquos also where and when the radiation is given One or two CT scans over a lifetime is appropriate (in other words not dangerous) But if you have a condition that requires continuous monitoring a test that does not expose you to ionizing radiation like cardiac ultrasound or MRI may be preferablerdquo

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Your guide to healthy holiday partyingBy Sandra Gordon

During the holidays food isnrsquot just food Itrsquos a delicious experience

loaded with tradition and temptation and if yoursquore not careful in the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Yearrsquos the indulgent delights of stuffing pumpkin pie and eggnog can become the harsh reality of extra pounds The good news During the winter holiday season a study by the National Institute of Health conclud-ed that most people probably gain only about a pound That doesnrsquot sound like much until you consider that the extra weight doesnrsquot tend to go away after January 1 It tends to accumulate through the years and a small-yet-sneaky successive holiday weight gain can snowball to become a major contributor to obesity the study determined

Plus the one-pound holiday weight gain is an average

ldquoIn my experience there are plenty of people who gain more like six to eight poundsrdquo weight loss counselor and ldquo100 Days of Weight Lossrdquo author Linda Spangle said

To survive the season you need to party healthy not hearty The key is putting together a party strategy that keeps your portionsmdashand your appe-titemdashunder control Herersquos how

Have a game planldquoFor several days before a party cut

back on both fat and caloriesrdquo regis-tered dietitian and American Heart Association spokesperson Riska Platt said

That way yoursquoll be able to eat a little more without worrying about it But never arrive at a party starv-ing or yoursquoll overeat Instead have a piece of fruit a small salad or a cup of low-fat yogurt before leaving home A solid snack will keep you from pouncing on the mini hot dogs as soon as you arrive

Test-taste judiciously If yoursquore making something thatrsquos

a culinary stretch for youmdashmaybe

yoursquove stepped up to host your first holiday dinnermdashgo ahead and test along the way But keep in mind that a teaspoon can get the job done just as easily as a ladle or a wooden spoon You just want to get the fla-vor Drinking water between tastes will cleanse your palate so you wonrsquot need to taste as much to get the sense of whether the recipe is on track

Use delay tacticsOnce you arrive at a party have a

virgin Bloody Mary a diet soda or a glass of seltzer mixed with fruit juice Hold off on the hors drsquooeuvres and champagne for a while

ldquoThe longer you put off eating and drinking alcohol the less time yoursquoll have to overindulgerdquo registered dietitian and ldquoOutwit Your Weightrdquo author Cathy Nonas said

Research shows that consuming alcohol and high-fat appetizers may cause you to eat more during the main course

To avoid feeling deprived and to dodge the social pressure from oth-ers put the seltzer in a wine glass or the diet soda in a highball glass

ldquoNo one will know yoursquore having a completely low-damage drinkrdquo Spangle said

But what if others offer you food or pressure you to indulge

A retort like ldquoNo thank you Irsquom watching my weightrdquo will draw you into uncomfortable conversa-tions about what diet yoursquore on and why you really shouldnrsquot be a party pooper A better idea ldquoNot just yet Irsquom just going to wait a little whilerdquo

ldquoItrsquos a magical linerdquo Spangle said ldquoOne that most people wonrsquot chal-lengerdquo

Fill your plateYou read it right Once you give

yourself the go-ahead to dig in use a plate rather than grabbing handfuls of everything (A fistful of nuts for example packs nearly 200 calories) Fill three-quarters of your plate with chopped fresh vegetables and fruit

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reserving the remaining quarter for anything you want whether or not itrsquos low in calories If yoursquore at a buffet dinner serve yourself healthy foodsmdashsalads grain dishes and veg-etables that arenrsquot covered in cream Donrsquot feel obligated to eat whatever you takemdashditto with dessert What-ever you do sit down to savor each and every bite

ldquoWhat you donrsquot want to do is fill up your plate with a drink in your hand then start chattingrdquo Spangle said ldquoBefore you know it yoursquoll have an empty plate and barely a memory of having eatenrdquo

To reduce the risk of unconscious consumption she recommended mingling without food Once yoursquove said your hellos then go ahead and slowly dig in to your allotted portion Think twice before you go back for more

Every second countsSpeaking of seconds if yoursquore eat-

ing a traditional high-fat holiday meal keep in mind that another helping of mashed potatoes (110 calories) a slice of turkey breast (120) and a nar-row sliver of pecan pie (215) doesnrsquot seem like much But do the math and yoursquoll discover that ldquojust a little morerdquo can easily add up to more than 440 calories and about 14 grams of fat So if yoursquore not the one preparing the meal (and making sure itrsquos low-fat) make your first plateful of holiday dinner your last A temptation tamer take a 20-minute intermission before reaching for seconds to give the urge to refill your plate an opportunity to pass During that time have a cup of tea or hang out in the living room away from the buffet Afterward if yoursquore still hungry opt for another serving of steamed vegetables or a salad

Change your tuneResearch shows that eating while

listening to fast loud music may cause you to consume more food It takes your brain about 10 minutes to register satiety But the faster the mu-sical beat the more quickly yoursquoll eat which means you may have already gone back for seconds before your brain tells you that your stomachrsquos full On the other hand soft back-

ground music has a calming effect and may foster one of the qualities of a great partymdashinteresting conver-sation When dining at home over the holidays put slow and soothing tunes on the CD player

Exercise every dayThroughout the holiday season

squeeze in exercise every day even if you swear yoursquore too busy Exer-cise quells your stress level boosts metabolism and provides a feeling of well being that can fuel your resolve to eat healthy during the holidays

ldquoWhen you exercise consistently yoursquore less likely to say lsquoOh forget about it Irsquom just going to pig-out tonightrsquordquo Spangle said

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For red or white wine (80 to 85 calories per 4-ounce glass) slash calories in half by making a spritzer (half wine half sparkling water)

For beer (145 calories per 12 ounce glass) choose a lite beer and save 45 calories per glass

Sangria (80 calories per 4-ounce glass) pack the fruit garnish into the glass first to crowd out the beverage

Champagne (100 calories per 4-ounce glass) dilute with orange juice and squeeze out 20 calories per flute

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Vodka with cranberry juice (130 calories per 6-ounce glass) serve heavily iced with just a splash of vodka

The healthy holidaybar

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By Marsha Kearns

The 2012 election season is over and the children of Mesa County

have spoken If they had their say Mitt Romney would be president and Scott Tipton would have been ousted by Tisha Casida Third-party candi-dates would also be energized and en-thused by the kidsrsquo response to alterna-tive options to the two-party norm

ldquoThe adults involved in Kids Voting are always fascinated to see how kids interpret the issues and voterdquo Kids Voting Mesa County Ex-ecutive Director Martha Graf said ldquoSure most of them vote like their parents But occasionally we find kids surprising us and themselves by veering away from what they hear at home about electionsrdquo

Kids Voting recently became a member agency of RSVP which matches senior volunteers with rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout Mesa County Why is Kids Voting of interest to seniors What draws adults of all ages to par-ticipate in this particular effort with students of all ages

ldquoOlder people understand the value and importance of civic participa-tion particularly votingrdquo Graf 49 said ldquoSeniors know that people have died to preserve this privilege for all of us and theyrsquore passionate about doing their part to pass on that pas-sion and sense of responsibilityrdquo

Kids Voting has a clear vision with a vital purpose build a strong com-munity of engaged responsible citi-zenry through early civic education involvement and voting

Although it is supported by school districts and home schools through-

Seniors encourage civics and voting among Mesa County kids

out the county Kids Voting is a private independent nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and relies on donations to run its program each year

In fact Mesa County Valley School District 51 doesnrsquot help fund the organization with money It does however donate office space and a district email ad-dress both critical to the organizationrsquos success

ldquoOur relationship with school district 51 allows us direct access to teachers making it much easier to work with them to integrate

our civics lessons into their class-room curriculumrdquo Graf said

Kids Voting is also offered to Plateau Valley District 50 private schools such as Holy Family Inter-mountain Adventist Academy and Grand Valley Christian High School and some home schools and other organizations The program is open to all educators

Kids Voting creates lesson plans that fit into a civicssocial studies curriculum from grades K-12

ldquoKids are our future in more ways than onerdquo Graf said ldquoAfter all pretty soon these kids could be involved with making decisions that affect all of us Helping them learn to become an active and informed voter is of critical importancerdquo

Kids Voting pulls actual candidates and issues from the adult general ballot during every annual election including local regional and national races and issues and assigns them to different grade levels When the adult ballot items are unsuitable or too complex for kids Kids Voting creates an opinion question for students to consider

Kids Voting Executive Director Martha Graf

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For example this year at the K-5 levels Kids Voting offered the question of whether or not kids should have to wear school uniforms which is something that would directly affect their daily lives (They overwhelmingly voted no) The middle school and high-school students considered a campaign finance question differ-ent from the one faced by adults but one that got students thinking about this important issue

ldquoOur volunteers help with voter registration drives at schools and talk to students to get anecdotes after an election to find out whyhow they votedrdquo Graf said ldquoThey help plan fundraising banquets like the upcom-ing celebration at Colorado Mesa University on February 21 and other events Some serve on committees such as the classroom partnership committee deciding what should be on the ballot There are also fundrais-ing efforts speaking to groups and other outreach activities availablerdquo

Linda Reeves 62 is a Kids Voting board member who has been in-volved with the organization since its beginning in 1996

ldquoAs a retired American history and government teacher I believe Kids Voting is working to support student achievement and understanding as a community resourcerdquo Reeves said ldquoThe organization promotes an un-derstanding of how our government works the importance of voting as an informed voter and the need for kids to become involved in their com-munity state and nationrdquo

The process Kids Voting uses leads students to think independently first and then decide what they believe about the person running and what heshe stands for

ldquoWe want kids to understand that they donrsquot just have to go for the re-publican or the democratrdquo Graf said ldquoThey should consider all candidates Kids might find their opinions dif-fer from their parentsrsquo relativesrsquo or friendsrsquo They need to know they can always change their minds Voting

is a private decision They can say theyrsquoll vote one way but do the opposite if they want Peer pressure or adult influence should only be part of their information-gathering processrdquo

Board member Dan Flenniken 65 and

program director for Mass Communi-cations at Colorado Mesa University has been involved with Kids Voting for three years

ldquoKids Voting Mesa County is non-partisan and places a great deal of value on our youth and their future rolerdquo he said ldquoThink about it That 12-year-old student will be voting in six years She needs to understand the responsibility and importance of her role in our governmentrdquo

Reeves has helped determine student ballots developed lessons for teachers trained teachers and worked with students on writing newspaper articles and video inter-viewing Colorado candidates

ldquoEducators canrsquot do it alonerdquo Reeves said ldquoStudent success relies on the participation of students par-ents educators and communityrdquo

The turnout for the November mock election at participating schools and home schools was an impressive 17000+ students

Herersquos a look at voter turnout by grade levels elementary schools 899 percent middle schools 857 percent high schools 545 percent Delivering Kids Voting to high-school students is the toughest because not all take social studies classes during the election season which is where the program is typically included

ldquoAfter we complete an election itrsquos easy to go lsquoWhew Glad thatrsquos overrsquordquo Flenniken said ldquoIn the meantime the process of educating our youth about civics is a year-round taskrdquo

For more information about Kids Voting volunteering or attending the Civics Celebration Banquet on February 21 call Graf at 245-3414 or visit wwwkidsvotingmcorg Inter-ested seniors can also call RSVP at 243-9839

Over 17000 students participated in the recent mock election

a Involve your loved one in preparations asmuch as possible with tasks such as signingcards decorating and filling stockings

a Be sure to have all medications filled and ready before the hustle and bustle begins

a Evaluate environment where you will celebrate and identify a place for quiet andrest note barriers to safety

a Educate guests in advance of changes sincethey last saw your loved one

a Be mindful of noise A childrsquos toy orvideogames can create over stimulating background noises

a Choose which holiday traditions are most important to you and your family and prioritize

a Utilize your support system to get extra time for shopping and errands

a Prepare ahead ask for help educate thoseclose to you of your needs and most of alltake care of yourself

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

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or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

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Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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YOUR WAY

24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

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32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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General amp Family DentistryNow accepting new patients

Dr Tobler and family

ldquoYour Hometown Dentistrdquo

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

implants for individual tooth replacementbull Do your surgery asleep or awakebull We work with your general dentistbull Conventional Mini amp Orthodontic Implants

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Craig T Cayo DDS Dorcha W Boisen DDS

MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

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Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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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queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

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Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

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After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

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2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

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2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

wwwstmarygjorg

An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Feature Story 7

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

Our Geriatric Care Managers have become an indispensable and criticalfirst step in helping people face the complex issues of aging They provide in-depth assessments home safety evaluations service coordination and ongoing monitoring for seniors and their caregiversCare Managers are adept at building personal relationships with clientsand can even serve as a neutral third party in situations where thewishes of the client seem to contradict the concerns of a family member

Other unique non-medical home care services available including Personal care Companionship services Downsizing and relocationHandyman services Housekeeping Home electronics and computer All caregivers are screened and insured

We Can Help with the Hard Conversations

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horse races and shows These venues allowed her the opportunity to do research on racing equipment and make contacts that led to later com-missions The Hammonds still meet people from lsquoback in the dayrsquo

ldquoThe horse world is relatively smallrdquo Don said

After moving to Grand Junction Hammonds met a neighbor that was involved with the Bookcliff mus-tangs He gave her photos of some of the herd She couldnrsquot believe how beautiful they were even out on their own Shersquos now a member of Friends of the Mustangs and is glad the group and BLM work so hard at keeping the herd from outgrowing their range

Hammonds can do custom por-traits of animals or family members and can work off photographs She has many works that would make fantastic holiday gifts for someone with horses or someone with a love of horses

Hammonds plans to continue working with all different types of media especially sculpture

ldquoI wish Irsquod gotten into it a long time agordquo she said ldquoIrsquove always strived to create 3-D art from 2-D workrdquo

See more of Ham-mondsrsquo work at wwwhorseart byteshacom To purchase call 245-5547 or email teejim577gmailcom

elegant sleek and fastrdquo Hammonds said ldquoHorses are the greatest ath-letes next to humansrdquo

Hammondsrsquo style has evolved over time and she favors a blending tech-nique when using pencil because she feels it shows equine muscle tone better than the more common line and cross-hatch styles

Hammonds studied hard and learned her craft well selling from galleries in Arizona New Mexico Colorado and Texas She has taken on many commissions mainly on horses

ldquoThe biggest problem with com-missions is trying to figure out whatrsquos in peoplersquos heads just from talking to themrdquo Hammonds said ldquoYou canrsquot fool the owner or a trainer They know their horses inside and out I once did a trio of horses for a lady When I pulled the picture out she looked at it and said lsquoI think the neck on that one is a little too thickrsquo I went back and measured the horse and she was rightrdquo

Hammonds also designed Christmas cards featuring Santa and racehorses and sold them all over the world Lately the market has been too soft for good gallery sales and she has concentrat-ed on just enjoying working

ldquoItrsquos always hard for her to let go of her paintings any-wayrdquo her husband Don said

In the mean-time several family members have lsquodibsrsquo on different pieces

The Ham-monds owned race horses themselvesmdashsome of which were big win-ners The family went to many

Tesha Hammonds is an equine artist Her sculpture ldquoGodspeedrdquo won the Trail of the Painted Pony competition

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Top this cake with both Honey-Gingerbread and Molasses-Gingerbread Cookies

All-purpose flour for dusting

4 T unsalted butter melted

1-34 c granulated sugar

2 lbs cream cheese room temperature

1 t pure vanilla extract

4 large eggs room temperature

14 c unsulfured molasses

14 t salt

1-12 t ground ginger

1 t ground cinnamon

1 t freshly grated nutmeg

14 t ground cloves

12 t finely grated lemon zest

6 gingerbread men

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees Wrap exterior of a 9-inch springform pan in 2 layers of foil

COMBiNE butter 14 c sugar and 2 c cookie crumbs in a bowl Press mixture firmly and evenly into bottom and one-third of the way up sides of prepared pan Bake until set about 10 minutes Let cool on rack

REDuCE oven temperature to 325 degrees Beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy about 3 minutes Beat in remaining 1-12 c sugar and the vanilla scraping down sides of bowl as needed Reduce speed to low Add eggs 1 at a time beating well after each addition and scraping sides of bowl as needed Beat in molasses salt spices and lemon zest Pour filling into cooled crust

PLACE cheesecake in a large shallow roasting pan Transfer to oven and carefully add enough hot water to roasting pan to come about halfway up sides of spring-form pan Bake until cheesecake is set but still slightly wobbly in center 60 to 65 minutes Carefully remove springform pan from roasting pan and let cool on a wire rack Refrigerate uncovered for at least 8 hours (preferably overnight)

BEFORE serving run a hot knife around edges of cheesecake to loosen and remove sides of pan Arrange gingerbread cookies in center of cake in a circle (with heads facing inward and arms touching alternating light and dark)

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Advice Column for the Over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

Note to Readers I have received many emails regarding whether dating seniors should pay their own way or whether the man should always pay for the woman like when they were in their 20s Some women say the man should pay Many men say they would date more if they did not have to pay for both people all the time because they cannot afford it I am going to make a rule for senior dating for those on a fixed income You can cut this column out and tell the person you are ask-ing out ldquoI go by the Old Bag Rulesrdquo Here they are

Old Bag Rules for casual dating for the over 50 crowd

It should be understood and ac-cepted that each of you will pay your own way for casual dating (movies plays dances dinners etc) This will take care of those women who are afraid that if the man pays he may think you owe him favors (from pre-vious letters) It will also take care of those men who simply cannot handle the drain on their finances (many previous letters)

If either of you cannot afford to pay for yourself be honest and say so

If the relationship changes from casual to serious then you can have a discussion about who will pay Sometimes the woman may be more ldquowell-heeledrdquo than the man and it might be okay for her to pay by mu-tual agreement Or if the man is more well-heeled he may opt to take over as the payee Whatever you decide should be by mutual consent

If you are invited for a weekend trip make sure you know what the weekend entails You may think it means separate rooms and he may as-sume that you are agreeing to more The invitee should also clarify who is paying

Ask the Old BagIt is quite okay for a

woman to ask a man out on a date and the above rules should be followed Let him know you go by the ldquoOld Bag Rulesrdquo

To the women I say life from 50 on is not the same as when you were in your

20s You should not expect to always be treated by the man paying

To the men I say it is nothing to be ashamed of to have a woman pay for herself It may seem awkward at first but you will get used to it

If dining the easiest way to handle it is to ask for separate checks rather than getting out your calculators and making a big deal out of it

The rules have changed You are now at the age of independence Enjoy If there are any waiters or waitresses out there please do not as-sume that a seniorrsquos bill will be paid by the manDear Old Bag I am a youngish 64-year-old male retiree I have been dating a 60-year-old woman for a few months We are just good friends without benefits if you know what I mean I would like to give her a small Christmas gift but I am afraid she will think I am getting serious or she might feel like she has to get me a gift I would not want that What do you think Signed The GiverDear Giver I say give her the gift To all those out there who think they have to give a gift back after receiv-ing one I say you should not feel that way A big pleasant thank you is quite enough A small gift does not mean you are getting serious Friends gift each other all the time On the other hand if you give a big gift such as a diamond bracelet even the Old Bag would think you are getting serious

Email your questions to the Old Bag at lag mancreswickcoxnet or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502

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The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Can eating oatmeal really lower your cholesterol or are the cereal companies selling us a story

The short answer is yes oatmeal can lower your cholesterol Read below for the long answer

There are two types of fiber soluble and insoluble

Soluble fiber appears to reduce the bodyrsquos absorption of cholesterol from the intestines

Oatmeal contains soluble fiber that reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL)mdashthe ldquobadrdquo cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes This type of fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans Brussels sprouts apples pears barley and prunes

Insoluble fiber is not digested by the body and promotes regular-ity and softens stools Wheat bran whole grain products and vegetables are good sources of insoluble fiber

The American Dietetic Association recommends a healthy diet that in-cludes 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day including both soluble and insoluble fiber (Soluble fiber should make up 5 to 10 grams of your fiber intake) However Americans only consume about half that amount

There are other foods that work against cholesterol

Soy protein can help lower blood levels of LDL cholesterol particularly when itrsquos substituted for animal pro-tein Ingesting 25 to 50 grams of soy protein a day lowers LDL cholesterol by 4 to 8 percent Thatrsquos a lot of soy People with the highest cholesterol levels seem to benefit the most from soy protein

Women with breast cancer or who are at high risk for breast cancer should consult with their doctors be-fore eating soy because it is not clear how these plant estrogens might affect them

Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol

levels in the blood Rich in polyunsat-urated fatty acids walnuts may also help keep blood vessels more healthy and elastic

When walnuts represent 20 per-cent of the calories in a cholesterol-lowering diet they reduce LDL cholesterol by 12 percent Almonds appear to have a similar effect All nuts are high in calories so use them as replacements for high-calorie foods with high levels of saturated fats

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are not-ed for lowering triglycerides another form of fat in your blood They also benefit the heart in other ways The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel lake trout herring sardines albacore tuna and salmon Other good sources of omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseed walnuts canola oil and soybean oil

Some foods are fortified with plant substances called sterols or stanols which are similar in structure to cholesterol This helps them block the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines Margarines and orange juice that have been fortified with plant sterols can help reduce LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent

The American Heart Association recommends foods fortified with plant sterols only for people with high levels of LDL cholesterol

You may want to try eating more soluble fiber soy protein walnuts and fatty fish The next step would be the addition of foods fortified with plant sterols Eating a combination of these cholesterol-lowering foods increases the benefit

Of course if yoursquore a geezer and you plan to make a change in your habits that could affect your health it is recommended that you consult your doctor first

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In our normal ways of spending our daysmdashout in the sunshine or traveling on trips by planemdashwe are exposed to small doses of radiation But this exposure is not dangerous in and of itself Otherwise airline pilots would have a higher incidence of cancer but they donrsquot

The American College of Radiology set lifetime radiation limits at a con-servative 100 millisieverts (mSv) One mSv is about the amount of radiation you get in a year on average Below that level there is probably no risk

Computed tomography (CT) scans also known as computer axial tomog-raphy (CAT) scans send out a very high dose of radiation A CT scan is a medical imaging method that employs tomography which is the process of generating a 2-D image of a slice or section through a 3-D object (a tomogram) The medical device (the machine) is called a CTG scanner that uses X-rays It used to be called an EMI scan

Doctors have become concerned about CT scans because they have been used so much When the amount of radiation from a CT scan is added to the amount you get from dental X-rays chest X-rays mammo-grams and other tests itrsquos easy to surpass the exposure limit Manning cautioned If you are in your 80s he said you will probably outlive the danger Those of us in our 80s hope we have outlived a lot of things

The American College of Radiology now stresses the importance of using tests with as little radiology as pos-sible New approaches for example allow cardiac CT scans to be used with one-sixth of the conventional radiation dose The American College of Cardiology Foundation is collabo-rating with the imaging societies to cut down on the number of expo-sures people get by recommending how often specific tests should be done as well as encouraging doctors to use radiation-free tests such as ECG (electrocardiography) and MRI whenever possible These tests pose no radiation risk

By Tait Trussell

We may be getting far too much radiation Harvard Medical

School doctors think soA variety of tests available to medi-

cine these days provides invaluable means for diagnosing and treating serious diseases and conditions But with all the tests comes a danger of excessive radiation

If you have a heart condition your doctor or a cardiologist you may be referred to could consider such tests as an electrocardiogram (ECG) car-diac catheterization echocardiogram (ultrasound) radionuclide stress test coronary CT angiogram radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging or cardio magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

That seems like an overload of technical-sounding tests But these tests give heart specialists evidence they need to address any problems with the most vital organ in your bodymdashthe heart

The catch is that some of these tests also expose you to ionizing radiation and unfortunately that can possibly damage cells in your body and risk what could be worse than a heart conditionmdashnamely cancer

Scientists have yet to confirm a direct link between cardiac imag-ing tests and cancer But doctors are now limiting the amount of radiation delivered by these tests

ldquoUntil 10 years ago we didnrsquot real-ize how much radiation exposure was incurred by certain testsrdquo Har-vard Medical School professor and Chief of Noninvasive Cardiac Imag-ing and Testing at Beth Israel Dea-coness Medical Center Dr Warren Manning reported ldquoNow we know Moreover itrsquos not only the dose that raises risk itrsquos also where and when the radiation is given One or two CT scans over a lifetime is appropriate (in other words not dangerous) But if you have a condition that requires continuous monitoring a test that does not expose you to ionizing radiation like cardiac ultrasound or MRI may be preferablerdquo

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Your guide to healthy holiday partyingBy Sandra Gordon

During the holidays food isnrsquot just food Itrsquos a delicious experience

loaded with tradition and temptation and if yoursquore not careful in the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Yearrsquos the indulgent delights of stuffing pumpkin pie and eggnog can become the harsh reality of extra pounds The good news During the winter holiday season a study by the National Institute of Health conclud-ed that most people probably gain only about a pound That doesnrsquot sound like much until you consider that the extra weight doesnrsquot tend to go away after January 1 It tends to accumulate through the years and a small-yet-sneaky successive holiday weight gain can snowball to become a major contributor to obesity the study determined

Plus the one-pound holiday weight gain is an average

ldquoIn my experience there are plenty of people who gain more like six to eight poundsrdquo weight loss counselor and ldquo100 Days of Weight Lossrdquo author Linda Spangle said

To survive the season you need to party healthy not hearty The key is putting together a party strategy that keeps your portionsmdashand your appe-titemdashunder control Herersquos how

Have a game planldquoFor several days before a party cut

back on both fat and caloriesrdquo regis-tered dietitian and American Heart Association spokesperson Riska Platt said

That way yoursquoll be able to eat a little more without worrying about it But never arrive at a party starv-ing or yoursquoll overeat Instead have a piece of fruit a small salad or a cup of low-fat yogurt before leaving home A solid snack will keep you from pouncing on the mini hot dogs as soon as you arrive

Test-taste judiciously If yoursquore making something thatrsquos

a culinary stretch for youmdashmaybe

yoursquove stepped up to host your first holiday dinnermdashgo ahead and test along the way But keep in mind that a teaspoon can get the job done just as easily as a ladle or a wooden spoon You just want to get the fla-vor Drinking water between tastes will cleanse your palate so you wonrsquot need to taste as much to get the sense of whether the recipe is on track

Use delay tacticsOnce you arrive at a party have a

virgin Bloody Mary a diet soda or a glass of seltzer mixed with fruit juice Hold off on the hors drsquooeuvres and champagne for a while

ldquoThe longer you put off eating and drinking alcohol the less time yoursquoll have to overindulgerdquo registered dietitian and ldquoOutwit Your Weightrdquo author Cathy Nonas said

Research shows that consuming alcohol and high-fat appetizers may cause you to eat more during the main course

To avoid feeling deprived and to dodge the social pressure from oth-ers put the seltzer in a wine glass or the diet soda in a highball glass

ldquoNo one will know yoursquore having a completely low-damage drinkrdquo Spangle said

But what if others offer you food or pressure you to indulge

A retort like ldquoNo thank you Irsquom watching my weightrdquo will draw you into uncomfortable conversa-tions about what diet yoursquore on and why you really shouldnrsquot be a party pooper A better idea ldquoNot just yet Irsquom just going to wait a little whilerdquo

ldquoItrsquos a magical linerdquo Spangle said ldquoOne that most people wonrsquot chal-lengerdquo

Fill your plateYou read it right Once you give

yourself the go-ahead to dig in use a plate rather than grabbing handfuls of everything (A fistful of nuts for example packs nearly 200 calories) Fill three-quarters of your plate with chopped fresh vegetables and fruit

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reserving the remaining quarter for anything you want whether or not itrsquos low in calories If yoursquore at a buffet dinner serve yourself healthy foodsmdashsalads grain dishes and veg-etables that arenrsquot covered in cream Donrsquot feel obligated to eat whatever you takemdashditto with dessert What-ever you do sit down to savor each and every bite

ldquoWhat you donrsquot want to do is fill up your plate with a drink in your hand then start chattingrdquo Spangle said ldquoBefore you know it yoursquoll have an empty plate and barely a memory of having eatenrdquo

To reduce the risk of unconscious consumption she recommended mingling without food Once yoursquove said your hellos then go ahead and slowly dig in to your allotted portion Think twice before you go back for more

Every second countsSpeaking of seconds if yoursquore eat-

ing a traditional high-fat holiday meal keep in mind that another helping of mashed potatoes (110 calories) a slice of turkey breast (120) and a nar-row sliver of pecan pie (215) doesnrsquot seem like much But do the math and yoursquoll discover that ldquojust a little morerdquo can easily add up to more than 440 calories and about 14 grams of fat So if yoursquore not the one preparing the meal (and making sure itrsquos low-fat) make your first plateful of holiday dinner your last A temptation tamer take a 20-minute intermission before reaching for seconds to give the urge to refill your plate an opportunity to pass During that time have a cup of tea or hang out in the living room away from the buffet Afterward if yoursquore still hungry opt for another serving of steamed vegetables or a salad

Change your tuneResearch shows that eating while

listening to fast loud music may cause you to consume more food It takes your brain about 10 minutes to register satiety But the faster the mu-sical beat the more quickly yoursquoll eat which means you may have already gone back for seconds before your brain tells you that your stomachrsquos full On the other hand soft back-

ground music has a calming effect and may foster one of the qualities of a great partymdashinteresting conver-sation When dining at home over the holidays put slow and soothing tunes on the CD player

Exercise every dayThroughout the holiday season

squeeze in exercise every day even if you swear yoursquore too busy Exer-cise quells your stress level boosts metabolism and provides a feeling of well being that can fuel your resolve to eat healthy during the holidays

ldquoWhen you exercise consistently yoursquore less likely to say lsquoOh forget about it Irsquom just going to pig-out tonightrsquordquo Spangle said

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For red or white wine (80 to 85 calories per 4-ounce glass) slash calories in half by making a spritzer (half wine half sparkling water)

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By Marsha Kearns

The 2012 election season is over and the children of Mesa County

have spoken If they had their say Mitt Romney would be president and Scott Tipton would have been ousted by Tisha Casida Third-party candi-dates would also be energized and en-thused by the kidsrsquo response to alterna-tive options to the two-party norm

ldquoThe adults involved in Kids Voting are always fascinated to see how kids interpret the issues and voterdquo Kids Voting Mesa County Ex-ecutive Director Martha Graf said ldquoSure most of them vote like their parents But occasionally we find kids surprising us and themselves by veering away from what they hear at home about electionsrdquo

Kids Voting recently became a member agency of RSVP which matches senior volunteers with rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout Mesa County Why is Kids Voting of interest to seniors What draws adults of all ages to par-ticipate in this particular effort with students of all ages

ldquoOlder people understand the value and importance of civic participa-tion particularly votingrdquo Graf 49 said ldquoSeniors know that people have died to preserve this privilege for all of us and theyrsquore passionate about doing their part to pass on that pas-sion and sense of responsibilityrdquo

Kids Voting has a clear vision with a vital purpose build a strong com-munity of engaged responsible citi-zenry through early civic education involvement and voting

Although it is supported by school districts and home schools through-

Seniors encourage civics and voting among Mesa County kids

out the county Kids Voting is a private independent nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and relies on donations to run its program each year

In fact Mesa County Valley School District 51 doesnrsquot help fund the organization with money It does however donate office space and a district email ad-dress both critical to the organizationrsquos success

ldquoOur relationship with school district 51 allows us direct access to teachers making it much easier to work with them to integrate

our civics lessons into their class-room curriculumrdquo Graf said

Kids Voting is also offered to Plateau Valley District 50 private schools such as Holy Family Inter-mountain Adventist Academy and Grand Valley Christian High School and some home schools and other organizations The program is open to all educators

Kids Voting creates lesson plans that fit into a civicssocial studies curriculum from grades K-12

ldquoKids are our future in more ways than onerdquo Graf said ldquoAfter all pretty soon these kids could be involved with making decisions that affect all of us Helping them learn to become an active and informed voter is of critical importancerdquo

Kids Voting pulls actual candidates and issues from the adult general ballot during every annual election including local regional and national races and issues and assigns them to different grade levels When the adult ballot items are unsuitable or too complex for kids Kids Voting creates an opinion question for students to consider

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For example this year at the K-5 levels Kids Voting offered the question of whether or not kids should have to wear school uniforms which is something that would directly affect their daily lives (They overwhelmingly voted no) The middle school and high-school students considered a campaign finance question differ-ent from the one faced by adults but one that got students thinking about this important issue

ldquoOur volunteers help with voter registration drives at schools and talk to students to get anecdotes after an election to find out whyhow they votedrdquo Graf said ldquoThey help plan fundraising banquets like the upcom-ing celebration at Colorado Mesa University on February 21 and other events Some serve on committees such as the classroom partnership committee deciding what should be on the ballot There are also fundrais-ing efforts speaking to groups and other outreach activities availablerdquo

Linda Reeves 62 is a Kids Voting board member who has been in-volved with the organization since its beginning in 1996

ldquoAs a retired American history and government teacher I believe Kids Voting is working to support student achievement and understanding as a community resourcerdquo Reeves said ldquoThe organization promotes an un-derstanding of how our government works the importance of voting as an informed voter and the need for kids to become involved in their com-munity state and nationrdquo

The process Kids Voting uses leads students to think independently first and then decide what they believe about the person running and what heshe stands for

ldquoWe want kids to understand that they donrsquot just have to go for the re-publican or the democratrdquo Graf said ldquoThey should consider all candidates Kids might find their opinions dif-fer from their parentsrsquo relativesrsquo or friendsrsquo They need to know they can always change their minds Voting

is a private decision They can say theyrsquoll vote one way but do the opposite if they want Peer pressure or adult influence should only be part of their information-gathering processrdquo

Board member Dan Flenniken 65 and

program director for Mass Communi-cations at Colorado Mesa University has been involved with Kids Voting for three years

ldquoKids Voting Mesa County is non-partisan and places a great deal of value on our youth and their future rolerdquo he said ldquoThink about it That 12-year-old student will be voting in six years She needs to understand the responsibility and importance of her role in our governmentrdquo

Reeves has helped determine student ballots developed lessons for teachers trained teachers and worked with students on writing newspaper articles and video inter-viewing Colorado candidates

ldquoEducators canrsquot do it alonerdquo Reeves said ldquoStudent success relies on the participation of students par-ents educators and communityrdquo

The turnout for the November mock election at participating schools and home schools was an impressive 17000+ students

Herersquos a look at voter turnout by grade levels elementary schools 899 percent middle schools 857 percent high schools 545 percent Delivering Kids Voting to high-school students is the toughest because not all take social studies classes during the election season which is where the program is typically included

ldquoAfter we complete an election itrsquos easy to go lsquoWhew Glad thatrsquos overrsquordquo Flenniken said ldquoIn the meantime the process of educating our youth about civics is a year-round taskrdquo

For more information about Kids Voting volunteering or attending the Civics Celebration Banquet on February 21 call Graf at 245-3414 or visit wwwkidsvotingmcorg Inter-ested seniors can also call RSVP at 243-9839

Over 17000 students participated in the recent mock election

a Involve your loved one in preparations asmuch as possible with tasks such as signingcards decorating and filling stockings

a Be sure to have all medications filled and ready before the hustle and bustle begins

a Evaluate environment where you will celebrate and identify a place for quiet andrest note barriers to safety

a Educate guests in advance of changes sincethey last saw your loved one

a Be mindful of noise A childrsquos toy orvideogames can create over stimulating background noises

a Choose which holiday traditions are most important to you and your family and prioritize

a Utilize your support system to get extra time for shopping and errands

a Prepare ahead ask for help educate thoseclose to you of your needs and most of alltake care of yourself

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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18 travel amp recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

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The old Appleton general store is now a home

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

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Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

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24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

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32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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Used amp refurbished transmissions also available

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Buying for CASHCoins amp Coin Collections

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Gold amp Silver Jewelry Antiques

Guns and AmmunitionMilitary ItemsCowboy Spurs

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

Monument Home CareBest Caregivers in the Valley

2829 North Avenue bull Solarus Square 102 bull Grand Junction CO 81501

Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

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Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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The cast of the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will perform their holiday show through the first of the year

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

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Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

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Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

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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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

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14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

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18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

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Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

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Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

8 FooD Fun wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Top this cake with both Honey-Gingerbread and Molasses-Gingerbread Cookies

All-purpose flour for dusting

4 T unsalted butter melted

1-34 c granulated sugar

2 lbs cream cheese room temperature

1 t pure vanilla extract

4 large eggs room temperature

14 c unsulfured molasses

14 t salt

1-12 t ground ginger

1 t ground cinnamon

1 t freshly grated nutmeg

14 t ground cloves

12 t finely grated lemon zest

6 gingerbread men

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees Wrap exterior of a 9-inch springform pan in 2 layers of foil

COMBiNE butter 14 c sugar and 2 c cookie crumbs in a bowl Press mixture firmly and evenly into bottom and one-third of the way up sides of prepared pan Bake until set about 10 minutes Let cool on rack

REDuCE oven temperature to 325 degrees Beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy about 3 minutes Beat in remaining 1-12 c sugar and the vanilla scraping down sides of bowl as needed Reduce speed to low Add eggs 1 at a time beating well after each addition and scraping sides of bowl as needed Beat in molasses salt spices and lemon zest Pour filling into cooled crust

PLACE cheesecake in a large shallow roasting pan Transfer to oven and carefully add enough hot water to roasting pan to come about halfway up sides of spring-form pan Bake until cheesecake is set but still slightly wobbly in center 60 to 65 minutes Carefully remove springform pan from roasting pan and let cool on a wire rack Refrigerate uncovered for at least 8 hours (preferably overnight)

BEFORE serving run a hot knife around edges of cheesecake to loosen and remove sides of pan Arrange gingerbread cookies in center of cake in a circle (with heads facing inward and arms touching alternating light and dark)

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom aDvice amp iDeaS 9

Advice Column for the Over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

Note to Readers I have received many emails regarding whether dating seniors should pay their own way or whether the man should always pay for the woman like when they were in their 20s Some women say the man should pay Many men say they would date more if they did not have to pay for both people all the time because they cannot afford it I am going to make a rule for senior dating for those on a fixed income You can cut this column out and tell the person you are ask-ing out ldquoI go by the Old Bag Rulesrdquo Here they are

Old Bag Rules for casual dating for the over 50 crowd

It should be understood and ac-cepted that each of you will pay your own way for casual dating (movies plays dances dinners etc) This will take care of those women who are afraid that if the man pays he may think you owe him favors (from pre-vious letters) It will also take care of those men who simply cannot handle the drain on their finances (many previous letters)

If either of you cannot afford to pay for yourself be honest and say so

If the relationship changes from casual to serious then you can have a discussion about who will pay Sometimes the woman may be more ldquowell-heeledrdquo than the man and it might be okay for her to pay by mu-tual agreement Or if the man is more well-heeled he may opt to take over as the payee Whatever you decide should be by mutual consent

If you are invited for a weekend trip make sure you know what the weekend entails You may think it means separate rooms and he may as-sume that you are agreeing to more The invitee should also clarify who is paying

Ask the Old BagIt is quite okay for a

woman to ask a man out on a date and the above rules should be followed Let him know you go by the ldquoOld Bag Rulesrdquo

To the women I say life from 50 on is not the same as when you were in your

20s You should not expect to always be treated by the man paying

To the men I say it is nothing to be ashamed of to have a woman pay for herself It may seem awkward at first but you will get used to it

If dining the easiest way to handle it is to ask for separate checks rather than getting out your calculators and making a big deal out of it

The rules have changed You are now at the age of independence Enjoy If there are any waiters or waitresses out there please do not as-sume that a seniorrsquos bill will be paid by the manDear Old Bag I am a youngish 64-year-old male retiree I have been dating a 60-year-old woman for a few months We are just good friends without benefits if you know what I mean I would like to give her a small Christmas gift but I am afraid she will think I am getting serious or she might feel like she has to get me a gift I would not want that What do you think Signed The GiverDear Giver I say give her the gift To all those out there who think they have to give a gift back after receiv-ing one I say you should not feel that way A big pleasant thank you is quite enough A small gift does not mean you are getting serious Friends gift each other all the time On the other hand if you give a big gift such as a diamond bracelet even the Old Bag would think you are getting serious

Email your questions to the Old Bag at lag mancreswickcoxnet or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502

10 HealtH amp wellneSS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Can eating oatmeal really lower your cholesterol or are the cereal companies selling us a story

The short answer is yes oatmeal can lower your cholesterol Read below for the long answer

There are two types of fiber soluble and insoluble

Soluble fiber appears to reduce the bodyrsquos absorption of cholesterol from the intestines

Oatmeal contains soluble fiber that reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL)mdashthe ldquobadrdquo cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes This type of fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans Brussels sprouts apples pears barley and prunes

Insoluble fiber is not digested by the body and promotes regular-ity and softens stools Wheat bran whole grain products and vegetables are good sources of insoluble fiber

The American Dietetic Association recommends a healthy diet that in-cludes 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day including both soluble and insoluble fiber (Soluble fiber should make up 5 to 10 grams of your fiber intake) However Americans only consume about half that amount

There are other foods that work against cholesterol

Soy protein can help lower blood levels of LDL cholesterol particularly when itrsquos substituted for animal pro-tein Ingesting 25 to 50 grams of soy protein a day lowers LDL cholesterol by 4 to 8 percent Thatrsquos a lot of soy People with the highest cholesterol levels seem to benefit the most from soy protein

Women with breast cancer or who are at high risk for breast cancer should consult with their doctors be-fore eating soy because it is not clear how these plant estrogens might affect them

Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol

levels in the blood Rich in polyunsat-urated fatty acids walnuts may also help keep blood vessels more healthy and elastic

When walnuts represent 20 per-cent of the calories in a cholesterol-lowering diet they reduce LDL cholesterol by 12 percent Almonds appear to have a similar effect All nuts are high in calories so use them as replacements for high-calorie foods with high levels of saturated fats

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are not-ed for lowering triglycerides another form of fat in your blood They also benefit the heart in other ways The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel lake trout herring sardines albacore tuna and salmon Other good sources of omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseed walnuts canola oil and soybean oil

Some foods are fortified with plant substances called sterols or stanols which are similar in structure to cholesterol This helps them block the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines Margarines and orange juice that have been fortified with plant sterols can help reduce LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent

The American Heart Association recommends foods fortified with plant sterols only for people with high levels of LDL cholesterol

You may want to try eating more soluble fiber soy protein walnuts and fatty fish The next step would be the addition of foods fortified with plant sterols Eating a combination of these cholesterol-lowering foods increases the benefit

Of course if yoursquore a geezer and you plan to make a change in your habits that could affect your health it is recommended that you consult your doctor first

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In our normal ways of spending our daysmdashout in the sunshine or traveling on trips by planemdashwe are exposed to small doses of radiation But this exposure is not dangerous in and of itself Otherwise airline pilots would have a higher incidence of cancer but they donrsquot

The American College of Radiology set lifetime radiation limits at a con-servative 100 millisieverts (mSv) One mSv is about the amount of radiation you get in a year on average Below that level there is probably no risk

Computed tomography (CT) scans also known as computer axial tomog-raphy (CAT) scans send out a very high dose of radiation A CT scan is a medical imaging method that employs tomography which is the process of generating a 2-D image of a slice or section through a 3-D object (a tomogram) The medical device (the machine) is called a CTG scanner that uses X-rays It used to be called an EMI scan

Doctors have become concerned about CT scans because they have been used so much When the amount of radiation from a CT scan is added to the amount you get from dental X-rays chest X-rays mammo-grams and other tests itrsquos easy to surpass the exposure limit Manning cautioned If you are in your 80s he said you will probably outlive the danger Those of us in our 80s hope we have outlived a lot of things

The American College of Radiology now stresses the importance of using tests with as little radiology as pos-sible New approaches for example allow cardiac CT scans to be used with one-sixth of the conventional radiation dose The American College of Cardiology Foundation is collabo-rating with the imaging societies to cut down on the number of expo-sures people get by recommending how often specific tests should be done as well as encouraging doctors to use radiation-free tests such as ECG (electrocardiography) and MRI whenever possible These tests pose no radiation risk

By Tait Trussell

We may be getting far too much radiation Harvard Medical

School doctors think soA variety of tests available to medi-

cine these days provides invaluable means for diagnosing and treating serious diseases and conditions But with all the tests comes a danger of excessive radiation

If you have a heart condition your doctor or a cardiologist you may be referred to could consider such tests as an electrocardiogram (ECG) car-diac catheterization echocardiogram (ultrasound) radionuclide stress test coronary CT angiogram radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging or cardio magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

That seems like an overload of technical-sounding tests But these tests give heart specialists evidence they need to address any problems with the most vital organ in your bodymdashthe heart

The catch is that some of these tests also expose you to ionizing radiation and unfortunately that can possibly damage cells in your body and risk what could be worse than a heart conditionmdashnamely cancer

Scientists have yet to confirm a direct link between cardiac imag-ing tests and cancer But doctors are now limiting the amount of radiation delivered by these tests

ldquoUntil 10 years ago we didnrsquot real-ize how much radiation exposure was incurred by certain testsrdquo Har-vard Medical School professor and Chief of Noninvasive Cardiac Imag-ing and Testing at Beth Israel Dea-coness Medical Center Dr Warren Manning reported ldquoNow we know Moreover itrsquos not only the dose that raises risk itrsquos also where and when the radiation is given One or two CT scans over a lifetime is appropriate (in other words not dangerous) But if you have a condition that requires continuous monitoring a test that does not expose you to ionizing radiation like cardiac ultrasound or MRI may be preferablerdquo

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Your guide to healthy holiday partyingBy Sandra Gordon

During the holidays food isnrsquot just food Itrsquos a delicious experience

loaded with tradition and temptation and if yoursquore not careful in the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Yearrsquos the indulgent delights of stuffing pumpkin pie and eggnog can become the harsh reality of extra pounds The good news During the winter holiday season a study by the National Institute of Health conclud-ed that most people probably gain only about a pound That doesnrsquot sound like much until you consider that the extra weight doesnrsquot tend to go away after January 1 It tends to accumulate through the years and a small-yet-sneaky successive holiday weight gain can snowball to become a major contributor to obesity the study determined

Plus the one-pound holiday weight gain is an average

ldquoIn my experience there are plenty of people who gain more like six to eight poundsrdquo weight loss counselor and ldquo100 Days of Weight Lossrdquo author Linda Spangle said

To survive the season you need to party healthy not hearty The key is putting together a party strategy that keeps your portionsmdashand your appe-titemdashunder control Herersquos how

Have a game planldquoFor several days before a party cut

back on both fat and caloriesrdquo regis-tered dietitian and American Heart Association spokesperson Riska Platt said

That way yoursquoll be able to eat a little more without worrying about it But never arrive at a party starv-ing or yoursquoll overeat Instead have a piece of fruit a small salad or a cup of low-fat yogurt before leaving home A solid snack will keep you from pouncing on the mini hot dogs as soon as you arrive

Test-taste judiciously If yoursquore making something thatrsquos

a culinary stretch for youmdashmaybe

yoursquove stepped up to host your first holiday dinnermdashgo ahead and test along the way But keep in mind that a teaspoon can get the job done just as easily as a ladle or a wooden spoon You just want to get the fla-vor Drinking water between tastes will cleanse your palate so you wonrsquot need to taste as much to get the sense of whether the recipe is on track

Use delay tacticsOnce you arrive at a party have a

virgin Bloody Mary a diet soda or a glass of seltzer mixed with fruit juice Hold off on the hors drsquooeuvres and champagne for a while

ldquoThe longer you put off eating and drinking alcohol the less time yoursquoll have to overindulgerdquo registered dietitian and ldquoOutwit Your Weightrdquo author Cathy Nonas said

Research shows that consuming alcohol and high-fat appetizers may cause you to eat more during the main course

To avoid feeling deprived and to dodge the social pressure from oth-ers put the seltzer in a wine glass or the diet soda in a highball glass

ldquoNo one will know yoursquore having a completely low-damage drinkrdquo Spangle said

But what if others offer you food or pressure you to indulge

A retort like ldquoNo thank you Irsquom watching my weightrdquo will draw you into uncomfortable conversa-tions about what diet yoursquore on and why you really shouldnrsquot be a party pooper A better idea ldquoNot just yet Irsquom just going to wait a little whilerdquo

ldquoItrsquos a magical linerdquo Spangle said ldquoOne that most people wonrsquot chal-lengerdquo

Fill your plateYou read it right Once you give

yourself the go-ahead to dig in use a plate rather than grabbing handfuls of everything (A fistful of nuts for example packs nearly 200 calories) Fill three-quarters of your plate with chopped fresh vegetables and fruit

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reserving the remaining quarter for anything you want whether or not itrsquos low in calories If yoursquore at a buffet dinner serve yourself healthy foodsmdashsalads grain dishes and veg-etables that arenrsquot covered in cream Donrsquot feel obligated to eat whatever you takemdashditto with dessert What-ever you do sit down to savor each and every bite

ldquoWhat you donrsquot want to do is fill up your plate with a drink in your hand then start chattingrdquo Spangle said ldquoBefore you know it yoursquoll have an empty plate and barely a memory of having eatenrdquo

To reduce the risk of unconscious consumption she recommended mingling without food Once yoursquove said your hellos then go ahead and slowly dig in to your allotted portion Think twice before you go back for more

Every second countsSpeaking of seconds if yoursquore eat-

ing a traditional high-fat holiday meal keep in mind that another helping of mashed potatoes (110 calories) a slice of turkey breast (120) and a nar-row sliver of pecan pie (215) doesnrsquot seem like much But do the math and yoursquoll discover that ldquojust a little morerdquo can easily add up to more than 440 calories and about 14 grams of fat So if yoursquore not the one preparing the meal (and making sure itrsquos low-fat) make your first plateful of holiday dinner your last A temptation tamer take a 20-minute intermission before reaching for seconds to give the urge to refill your plate an opportunity to pass During that time have a cup of tea or hang out in the living room away from the buffet Afterward if yoursquore still hungry opt for another serving of steamed vegetables or a salad

Change your tuneResearch shows that eating while

listening to fast loud music may cause you to consume more food It takes your brain about 10 minutes to register satiety But the faster the mu-sical beat the more quickly yoursquoll eat which means you may have already gone back for seconds before your brain tells you that your stomachrsquos full On the other hand soft back-

ground music has a calming effect and may foster one of the qualities of a great partymdashinteresting conver-sation When dining at home over the holidays put slow and soothing tunes on the CD player

Exercise every dayThroughout the holiday season

squeeze in exercise every day even if you swear yoursquore too busy Exer-cise quells your stress level boosts metabolism and provides a feeling of well being that can fuel your resolve to eat healthy during the holidays

ldquoWhen you exercise consistently yoursquore less likely to say lsquoOh forget about it Irsquom just going to pig-out tonightrsquordquo Spangle said

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With the exception of creamy concoc-tions like eggnog and Baileys Original irish Cream (9 and 10 grams of fat per 4- and 2-ounce serving respectively) many holi-day beverages are fat-free But moderation is key You know from experience that after a few drinks your resolve to have just a taste of the melted Brie dip can fly right out the window Donrsquot forget that the calories from drinks can surreptitiously add up too To slash liquid calories take these holiday tips

For red or white wine (80 to 85 calories per 4-ounce glass) slash calories in half by making a spritzer (half wine half sparkling water)

For beer (145 calories per 12 ounce glass) choose a lite beer and save 45 calories per glass

Sangria (80 calories per 4-ounce glass) pack the fruit garnish into the glass first to crowd out the beverage

Champagne (100 calories per 4-ounce glass) dilute with orange juice and squeeze out 20 calories per flute

Margarita (195 calories per 45-ounce glass) save 20 calories per ounce with the frozen version

Vodka with cranberry juice (130 calories per 6-ounce glass) serve heavily iced with just a splash of vodka

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By Marsha Kearns

The 2012 election season is over and the children of Mesa County

have spoken If they had their say Mitt Romney would be president and Scott Tipton would have been ousted by Tisha Casida Third-party candi-dates would also be energized and en-thused by the kidsrsquo response to alterna-tive options to the two-party norm

ldquoThe adults involved in Kids Voting are always fascinated to see how kids interpret the issues and voterdquo Kids Voting Mesa County Ex-ecutive Director Martha Graf said ldquoSure most of them vote like their parents But occasionally we find kids surprising us and themselves by veering away from what they hear at home about electionsrdquo

Kids Voting recently became a member agency of RSVP which matches senior volunteers with rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout Mesa County Why is Kids Voting of interest to seniors What draws adults of all ages to par-ticipate in this particular effort with students of all ages

ldquoOlder people understand the value and importance of civic participa-tion particularly votingrdquo Graf 49 said ldquoSeniors know that people have died to preserve this privilege for all of us and theyrsquore passionate about doing their part to pass on that pas-sion and sense of responsibilityrdquo

Kids Voting has a clear vision with a vital purpose build a strong com-munity of engaged responsible citi-zenry through early civic education involvement and voting

Although it is supported by school districts and home schools through-

Seniors encourage civics and voting among Mesa County kids

out the county Kids Voting is a private independent nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and relies on donations to run its program each year

In fact Mesa County Valley School District 51 doesnrsquot help fund the organization with money It does however donate office space and a district email ad-dress both critical to the organizationrsquos success

ldquoOur relationship with school district 51 allows us direct access to teachers making it much easier to work with them to integrate

our civics lessons into their class-room curriculumrdquo Graf said

Kids Voting is also offered to Plateau Valley District 50 private schools such as Holy Family Inter-mountain Adventist Academy and Grand Valley Christian High School and some home schools and other organizations The program is open to all educators

Kids Voting creates lesson plans that fit into a civicssocial studies curriculum from grades K-12

ldquoKids are our future in more ways than onerdquo Graf said ldquoAfter all pretty soon these kids could be involved with making decisions that affect all of us Helping them learn to become an active and informed voter is of critical importancerdquo

Kids Voting pulls actual candidates and issues from the adult general ballot during every annual election including local regional and national races and issues and assigns them to different grade levels When the adult ballot items are unsuitable or too complex for kids Kids Voting creates an opinion question for students to consider

Kids Voting Executive Director Martha Graf

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For example this year at the K-5 levels Kids Voting offered the question of whether or not kids should have to wear school uniforms which is something that would directly affect their daily lives (They overwhelmingly voted no) The middle school and high-school students considered a campaign finance question differ-ent from the one faced by adults but one that got students thinking about this important issue

ldquoOur volunteers help with voter registration drives at schools and talk to students to get anecdotes after an election to find out whyhow they votedrdquo Graf said ldquoThey help plan fundraising banquets like the upcom-ing celebration at Colorado Mesa University on February 21 and other events Some serve on committees such as the classroom partnership committee deciding what should be on the ballot There are also fundrais-ing efforts speaking to groups and other outreach activities availablerdquo

Linda Reeves 62 is a Kids Voting board member who has been in-volved with the organization since its beginning in 1996

ldquoAs a retired American history and government teacher I believe Kids Voting is working to support student achievement and understanding as a community resourcerdquo Reeves said ldquoThe organization promotes an un-derstanding of how our government works the importance of voting as an informed voter and the need for kids to become involved in their com-munity state and nationrdquo

The process Kids Voting uses leads students to think independently first and then decide what they believe about the person running and what heshe stands for

ldquoWe want kids to understand that they donrsquot just have to go for the re-publican or the democratrdquo Graf said ldquoThey should consider all candidates Kids might find their opinions dif-fer from their parentsrsquo relativesrsquo or friendsrsquo They need to know they can always change their minds Voting

is a private decision They can say theyrsquoll vote one way but do the opposite if they want Peer pressure or adult influence should only be part of their information-gathering processrdquo

Board member Dan Flenniken 65 and

program director for Mass Communi-cations at Colorado Mesa University has been involved with Kids Voting for three years

ldquoKids Voting Mesa County is non-partisan and places a great deal of value on our youth and their future rolerdquo he said ldquoThink about it That 12-year-old student will be voting in six years She needs to understand the responsibility and importance of her role in our governmentrdquo

Reeves has helped determine student ballots developed lessons for teachers trained teachers and worked with students on writing newspaper articles and video inter-viewing Colorado candidates

ldquoEducators canrsquot do it alonerdquo Reeves said ldquoStudent success relies on the participation of students par-ents educators and communityrdquo

The turnout for the November mock election at participating schools and home schools was an impressive 17000+ students

Herersquos a look at voter turnout by grade levels elementary schools 899 percent middle schools 857 percent high schools 545 percent Delivering Kids Voting to high-school students is the toughest because not all take social studies classes during the election season which is where the program is typically included

ldquoAfter we complete an election itrsquos easy to go lsquoWhew Glad thatrsquos overrsquordquo Flenniken said ldquoIn the meantime the process of educating our youth about civics is a year-round taskrdquo

For more information about Kids Voting volunteering or attending the Civics Celebration Banquet on February 21 call Graf at 245-3414 or visit wwwkidsvotingmcorg Inter-ested seniors can also call RSVP at 243-9839

Over 17000 students participated in the recent mock election

a Involve your loved one in preparations asmuch as possible with tasks such as signingcards decorating and filling stockings

a Be sure to have all medications filled and ready before the hustle and bustle begins

a Evaluate environment where you will celebrate and identify a place for quiet andrest note barriers to safety

a Educate guests in advance of changes sincethey last saw your loved one

a Be mindful of noise A childrsquos toy orvideogames can create over stimulating background noises

a Choose which holiday traditions are most important to you and your family and prioritize

a Utilize your support system to get extra time for shopping and errands

a Prepare ahead ask for help educate thoseclose to you of your needs and most of alltake care of yourself

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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Announcing NEW TOURS FOR 2013

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MAY ~ Denver Spring Theatre WeekendldquoGuys and Dollsrdquo ldquoLes Miserablesrdquo and ldquoSense and Sensibility ndash the Musicalrdquo

AUGUST ~ Alaska Cruise amp Tour5 day tour explores Fairbanks Denali and Mt McKinley plus 7-day Inside Passage cruise on Sapphire Princess

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

We want to sayldquoThank yourdquo

to our communitypartners for10 years of

successful business(970) 263-0202

The old Appleton general store is now a home

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

(970) 2410209569 S Westgate Drive 4

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Clean economical solar power helps our entire community We at High Noon Solar appreciate your business

Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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)

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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

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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YOUR WAY

24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

DeltaMontrose Calendar

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is now available on the Western Slope

located inside Dunnagan Chiropractic145 S Cascade Ave in Montrose

970-252-3360

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

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MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

Va l u E

And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

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The cast of the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will perform their holiday show through the first of the year

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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

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address

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telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

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Grand Junction amp telluride

2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

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2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom aDvice amp iDeaS 9

Advice Column for the Over 50 CrowdBy Gayle Lagman-Creswick

Note to Readers I have received many emails regarding whether dating seniors should pay their own way or whether the man should always pay for the woman like when they were in their 20s Some women say the man should pay Many men say they would date more if they did not have to pay for both people all the time because they cannot afford it I am going to make a rule for senior dating for those on a fixed income You can cut this column out and tell the person you are ask-ing out ldquoI go by the Old Bag Rulesrdquo Here they are

Old Bag Rules for casual dating for the over 50 crowd

It should be understood and ac-cepted that each of you will pay your own way for casual dating (movies plays dances dinners etc) This will take care of those women who are afraid that if the man pays he may think you owe him favors (from pre-vious letters) It will also take care of those men who simply cannot handle the drain on their finances (many previous letters)

If either of you cannot afford to pay for yourself be honest and say so

If the relationship changes from casual to serious then you can have a discussion about who will pay Sometimes the woman may be more ldquowell-heeledrdquo than the man and it might be okay for her to pay by mu-tual agreement Or if the man is more well-heeled he may opt to take over as the payee Whatever you decide should be by mutual consent

If you are invited for a weekend trip make sure you know what the weekend entails You may think it means separate rooms and he may as-sume that you are agreeing to more The invitee should also clarify who is paying

Ask the Old BagIt is quite okay for a

woman to ask a man out on a date and the above rules should be followed Let him know you go by the ldquoOld Bag Rulesrdquo

To the women I say life from 50 on is not the same as when you were in your

20s You should not expect to always be treated by the man paying

To the men I say it is nothing to be ashamed of to have a woman pay for herself It may seem awkward at first but you will get used to it

If dining the easiest way to handle it is to ask for separate checks rather than getting out your calculators and making a big deal out of it

The rules have changed You are now at the age of independence Enjoy If there are any waiters or waitresses out there please do not as-sume that a seniorrsquos bill will be paid by the manDear Old Bag I am a youngish 64-year-old male retiree I have been dating a 60-year-old woman for a few months We are just good friends without benefits if you know what I mean I would like to give her a small Christmas gift but I am afraid she will think I am getting serious or she might feel like she has to get me a gift I would not want that What do you think Signed The GiverDear Giver I say give her the gift To all those out there who think they have to give a gift back after receiv-ing one I say you should not feel that way A big pleasant thank you is quite enough A small gift does not mean you are getting serious Friends gift each other all the time On the other hand if you give a big gift such as a diamond bracelet even the Old Bag would think you are getting serious

Email your questions to the Old Bag at lag mancreswickcoxnet or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502

10 HealtH amp wellneSS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Can eating oatmeal really lower your cholesterol or are the cereal companies selling us a story

The short answer is yes oatmeal can lower your cholesterol Read below for the long answer

There are two types of fiber soluble and insoluble

Soluble fiber appears to reduce the bodyrsquos absorption of cholesterol from the intestines

Oatmeal contains soluble fiber that reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL)mdashthe ldquobadrdquo cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes This type of fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans Brussels sprouts apples pears barley and prunes

Insoluble fiber is not digested by the body and promotes regular-ity and softens stools Wheat bran whole grain products and vegetables are good sources of insoluble fiber

The American Dietetic Association recommends a healthy diet that in-cludes 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day including both soluble and insoluble fiber (Soluble fiber should make up 5 to 10 grams of your fiber intake) However Americans only consume about half that amount

There are other foods that work against cholesterol

Soy protein can help lower blood levels of LDL cholesterol particularly when itrsquos substituted for animal pro-tein Ingesting 25 to 50 grams of soy protein a day lowers LDL cholesterol by 4 to 8 percent Thatrsquos a lot of soy People with the highest cholesterol levels seem to benefit the most from soy protein

Women with breast cancer or who are at high risk for breast cancer should consult with their doctors be-fore eating soy because it is not clear how these plant estrogens might affect them

Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol

levels in the blood Rich in polyunsat-urated fatty acids walnuts may also help keep blood vessels more healthy and elastic

When walnuts represent 20 per-cent of the calories in a cholesterol-lowering diet they reduce LDL cholesterol by 12 percent Almonds appear to have a similar effect All nuts are high in calories so use them as replacements for high-calorie foods with high levels of saturated fats

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are not-ed for lowering triglycerides another form of fat in your blood They also benefit the heart in other ways The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel lake trout herring sardines albacore tuna and salmon Other good sources of omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseed walnuts canola oil and soybean oil

Some foods are fortified with plant substances called sterols or stanols which are similar in structure to cholesterol This helps them block the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines Margarines and orange juice that have been fortified with plant sterols can help reduce LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent

The American Heart Association recommends foods fortified with plant sterols only for people with high levels of LDL cholesterol

You may want to try eating more soluble fiber soy protein walnuts and fatty fish The next step would be the addition of foods fortified with plant sterols Eating a combination of these cholesterol-lowering foods increases the benefit

Of course if yoursquore a geezer and you plan to make a change in your habits that could affect your health it is recommended that you consult your doctor first

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RMHP is a Medicare-approved Cost plan Medicare amp Medigap plans are available for people with Medicare regardless of their age Customer Service 888-282-1420 (TTY 711) Available 8 am to 8 pm Mountain Time Oct 1 ndash Feb 14 7 days a week Feb 15 ndash Sept 30 M ndash Fcopy2012 H0602_MS_MCAd258 Accepted 10162012

To speak to a licensed sales agent callToll Free 888-251-1330TTY 711To request more informationwwwrmhpmedicareorg

Call to reCeive your free Personal HealtH Diary

With Rocky Mountain Health Planrsquos Personal Health Diary you can keep track of your health care visits medications and any questions you have for your doctor

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Email your questions to fredhealthygee zercom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom HealtH amp wellneSS 11

In our normal ways of spending our daysmdashout in the sunshine or traveling on trips by planemdashwe are exposed to small doses of radiation But this exposure is not dangerous in and of itself Otherwise airline pilots would have a higher incidence of cancer but they donrsquot

The American College of Radiology set lifetime radiation limits at a con-servative 100 millisieverts (mSv) One mSv is about the amount of radiation you get in a year on average Below that level there is probably no risk

Computed tomography (CT) scans also known as computer axial tomog-raphy (CAT) scans send out a very high dose of radiation A CT scan is a medical imaging method that employs tomography which is the process of generating a 2-D image of a slice or section through a 3-D object (a tomogram) The medical device (the machine) is called a CTG scanner that uses X-rays It used to be called an EMI scan

Doctors have become concerned about CT scans because they have been used so much When the amount of radiation from a CT scan is added to the amount you get from dental X-rays chest X-rays mammo-grams and other tests itrsquos easy to surpass the exposure limit Manning cautioned If you are in your 80s he said you will probably outlive the danger Those of us in our 80s hope we have outlived a lot of things

The American College of Radiology now stresses the importance of using tests with as little radiology as pos-sible New approaches for example allow cardiac CT scans to be used with one-sixth of the conventional radiation dose The American College of Cardiology Foundation is collabo-rating with the imaging societies to cut down on the number of expo-sures people get by recommending how often specific tests should be done as well as encouraging doctors to use radiation-free tests such as ECG (electrocardiography) and MRI whenever possible These tests pose no radiation risk

By Tait Trussell

We may be getting far too much radiation Harvard Medical

School doctors think soA variety of tests available to medi-

cine these days provides invaluable means for diagnosing and treating serious diseases and conditions But with all the tests comes a danger of excessive radiation

If you have a heart condition your doctor or a cardiologist you may be referred to could consider such tests as an electrocardiogram (ECG) car-diac catheterization echocardiogram (ultrasound) radionuclide stress test coronary CT angiogram radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging or cardio magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

That seems like an overload of technical-sounding tests But these tests give heart specialists evidence they need to address any problems with the most vital organ in your bodymdashthe heart

The catch is that some of these tests also expose you to ionizing radiation and unfortunately that can possibly damage cells in your body and risk what could be worse than a heart conditionmdashnamely cancer

Scientists have yet to confirm a direct link between cardiac imag-ing tests and cancer But doctors are now limiting the amount of radiation delivered by these tests

ldquoUntil 10 years ago we didnrsquot real-ize how much radiation exposure was incurred by certain testsrdquo Har-vard Medical School professor and Chief of Noninvasive Cardiac Imag-ing and Testing at Beth Israel Dea-coness Medical Center Dr Warren Manning reported ldquoNow we know Moreover itrsquos not only the dose that raises risk itrsquos also where and when the radiation is given One or two CT scans over a lifetime is appropriate (in other words not dangerous) But if you have a condition that requires continuous monitoring a test that does not expose you to ionizing radiation like cardiac ultrasound or MRI may be preferablerdquo

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Your guide to healthy holiday partyingBy Sandra Gordon

During the holidays food isnrsquot just food Itrsquos a delicious experience

loaded with tradition and temptation and if yoursquore not careful in the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Yearrsquos the indulgent delights of stuffing pumpkin pie and eggnog can become the harsh reality of extra pounds The good news During the winter holiday season a study by the National Institute of Health conclud-ed that most people probably gain only about a pound That doesnrsquot sound like much until you consider that the extra weight doesnrsquot tend to go away after January 1 It tends to accumulate through the years and a small-yet-sneaky successive holiday weight gain can snowball to become a major contributor to obesity the study determined

Plus the one-pound holiday weight gain is an average

ldquoIn my experience there are plenty of people who gain more like six to eight poundsrdquo weight loss counselor and ldquo100 Days of Weight Lossrdquo author Linda Spangle said

To survive the season you need to party healthy not hearty The key is putting together a party strategy that keeps your portionsmdashand your appe-titemdashunder control Herersquos how

Have a game planldquoFor several days before a party cut

back on both fat and caloriesrdquo regis-tered dietitian and American Heart Association spokesperson Riska Platt said

That way yoursquoll be able to eat a little more without worrying about it But never arrive at a party starv-ing or yoursquoll overeat Instead have a piece of fruit a small salad or a cup of low-fat yogurt before leaving home A solid snack will keep you from pouncing on the mini hot dogs as soon as you arrive

Test-taste judiciously If yoursquore making something thatrsquos

a culinary stretch for youmdashmaybe

yoursquove stepped up to host your first holiday dinnermdashgo ahead and test along the way But keep in mind that a teaspoon can get the job done just as easily as a ladle or a wooden spoon You just want to get the fla-vor Drinking water between tastes will cleanse your palate so you wonrsquot need to taste as much to get the sense of whether the recipe is on track

Use delay tacticsOnce you arrive at a party have a

virgin Bloody Mary a diet soda or a glass of seltzer mixed with fruit juice Hold off on the hors drsquooeuvres and champagne for a while

ldquoThe longer you put off eating and drinking alcohol the less time yoursquoll have to overindulgerdquo registered dietitian and ldquoOutwit Your Weightrdquo author Cathy Nonas said

Research shows that consuming alcohol and high-fat appetizers may cause you to eat more during the main course

To avoid feeling deprived and to dodge the social pressure from oth-ers put the seltzer in a wine glass or the diet soda in a highball glass

ldquoNo one will know yoursquore having a completely low-damage drinkrdquo Spangle said

But what if others offer you food or pressure you to indulge

A retort like ldquoNo thank you Irsquom watching my weightrdquo will draw you into uncomfortable conversa-tions about what diet yoursquore on and why you really shouldnrsquot be a party pooper A better idea ldquoNot just yet Irsquom just going to wait a little whilerdquo

ldquoItrsquos a magical linerdquo Spangle said ldquoOne that most people wonrsquot chal-lengerdquo

Fill your plateYou read it right Once you give

yourself the go-ahead to dig in use a plate rather than grabbing handfuls of everything (A fistful of nuts for example packs nearly 200 calories) Fill three-quarters of your plate with chopped fresh vegetables and fruit

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reserving the remaining quarter for anything you want whether or not itrsquos low in calories If yoursquore at a buffet dinner serve yourself healthy foodsmdashsalads grain dishes and veg-etables that arenrsquot covered in cream Donrsquot feel obligated to eat whatever you takemdashditto with dessert What-ever you do sit down to savor each and every bite

ldquoWhat you donrsquot want to do is fill up your plate with a drink in your hand then start chattingrdquo Spangle said ldquoBefore you know it yoursquoll have an empty plate and barely a memory of having eatenrdquo

To reduce the risk of unconscious consumption she recommended mingling without food Once yoursquove said your hellos then go ahead and slowly dig in to your allotted portion Think twice before you go back for more

Every second countsSpeaking of seconds if yoursquore eat-

ing a traditional high-fat holiday meal keep in mind that another helping of mashed potatoes (110 calories) a slice of turkey breast (120) and a nar-row sliver of pecan pie (215) doesnrsquot seem like much But do the math and yoursquoll discover that ldquojust a little morerdquo can easily add up to more than 440 calories and about 14 grams of fat So if yoursquore not the one preparing the meal (and making sure itrsquos low-fat) make your first plateful of holiday dinner your last A temptation tamer take a 20-minute intermission before reaching for seconds to give the urge to refill your plate an opportunity to pass During that time have a cup of tea or hang out in the living room away from the buffet Afterward if yoursquore still hungry opt for another serving of steamed vegetables or a salad

Change your tuneResearch shows that eating while

listening to fast loud music may cause you to consume more food It takes your brain about 10 minutes to register satiety But the faster the mu-sical beat the more quickly yoursquoll eat which means you may have already gone back for seconds before your brain tells you that your stomachrsquos full On the other hand soft back-

ground music has a calming effect and may foster one of the qualities of a great partymdashinteresting conver-sation When dining at home over the holidays put slow and soothing tunes on the CD player

Exercise every dayThroughout the holiday season

squeeze in exercise every day even if you swear yoursquore too busy Exer-cise quells your stress level boosts metabolism and provides a feeling of well being that can fuel your resolve to eat healthy during the holidays

ldquoWhen you exercise consistently yoursquore less likely to say lsquoOh forget about it Irsquom just going to pig-out tonightrsquordquo Spangle said

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For red or white wine (80 to 85 calories per 4-ounce glass) slash calories in half by making a spritzer (half wine half sparkling water)

For beer (145 calories per 12 ounce glass) choose a lite beer and save 45 calories per glass

Sangria (80 calories per 4-ounce glass) pack the fruit garnish into the glass first to crowd out the beverage

Champagne (100 calories per 4-ounce glass) dilute with orange juice and squeeze out 20 calories per flute

Margarita (195 calories per 45-ounce glass) save 20 calories per ounce with the frozen version

Vodka with cranberry juice (130 calories per 6-ounce glass) serve heavily iced with just a splash of vodka

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By Marsha Kearns

The 2012 election season is over and the children of Mesa County

have spoken If they had their say Mitt Romney would be president and Scott Tipton would have been ousted by Tisha Casida Third-party candi-dates would also be energized and en-thused by the kidsrsquo response to alterna-tive options to the two-party norm

ldquoThe adults involved in Kids Voting are always fascinated to see how kids interpret the issues and voterdquo Kids Voting Mesa County Ex-ecutive Director Martha Graf said ldquoSure most of them vote like their parents But occasionally we find kids surprising us and themselves by veering away from what they hear at home about electionsrdquo

Kids Voting recently became a member agency of RSVP which matches senior volunteers with rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout Mesa County Why is Kids Voting of interest to seniors What draws adults of all ages to par-ticipate in this particular effort with students of all ages

ldquoOlder people understand the value and importance of civic participa-tion particularly votingrdquo Graf 49 said ldquoSeniors know that people have died to preserve this privilege for all of us and theyrsquore passionate about doing their part to pass on that pas-sion and sense of responsibilityrdquo

Kids Voting has a clear vision with a vital purpose build a strong com-munity of engaged responsible citi-zenry through early civic education involvement and voting

Although it is supported by school districts and home schools through-

Seniors encourage civics and voting among Mesa County kids

out the county Kids Voting is a private independent nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and relies on donations to run its program each year

In fact Mesa County Valley School District 51 doesnrsquot help fund the organization with money It does however donate office space and a district email ad-dress both critical to the organizationrsquos success

ldquoOur relationship with school district 51 allows us direct access to teachers making it much easier to work with them to integrate

our civics lessons into their class-room curriculumrdquo Graf said

Kids Voting is also offered to Plateau Valley District 50 private schools such as Holy Family Inter-mountain Adventist Academy and Grand Valley Christian High School and some home schools and other organizations The program is open to all educators

Kids Voting creates lesson plans that fit into a civicssocial studies curriculum from grades K-12

ldquoKids are our future in more ways than onerdquo Graf said ldquoAfter all pretty soon these kids could be involved with making decisions that affect all of us Helping them learn to become an active and informed voter is of critical importancerdquo

Kids Voting pulls actual candidates and issues from the adult general ballot during every annual election including local regional and national races and issues and assigns them to different grade levels When the adult ballot items are unsuitable or too complex for kids Kids Voting creates an opinion question for students to consider

Kids Voting Executive Director Martha Graf

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For example this year at the K-5 levels Kids Voting offered the question of whether or not kids should have to wear school uniforms which is something that would directly affect their daily lives (They overwhelmingly voted no) The middle school and high-school students considered a campaign finance question differ-ent from the one faced by adults but one that got students thinking about this important issue

ldquoOur volunteers help with voter registration drives at schools and talk to students to get anecdotes after an election to find out whyhow they votedrdquo Graf said ldquoThey help plan fundraising banquets like the upcom-ing celebration at Colorado Mesa University on February 21 and other events Some serve on committees such as the classroom partnership committee deciding what should be on the ballot There are also fundrais-ing efforts speaking to groups and other outreach activities availablerdquo

Linda Reeves 62 is a Kids Voting board member who has been in-volved with the organization since its beginning in 1996

ldquoAs a retired American history and government teacher I believe Kids Voting is working to support student achievement and understanding as a community resourcerdquo Reeves said ldquoThe organization promotes an un-derstanding of how our government works the importance of voting as an informed voter and the need for kids to become involved in their com-munity state and nationrdquo

The process Kids Voting uses leads students to think independently first and then decide what they believe about the person running and what heshe stands for

ldquoWe want kids to understand that they donrsquot just have to go for the re-publican or the democratrdquo Graf said ldquoThey should consider all candidates Kids might find their opinions dif-fer from their parentsrsquo relativesrsquo or friendsrsquo They need to know they can always change their minds Voting

is a private decision They can say theyrsquoll vote one way but do the opposite if they want Peer pressure or adult influence should only be part of their information-gathering processrdquo

Board member Dan Flenniken 65 and

program director for Mass Communi-cations at Colorado Mesa University has been involved with Kids Voting for three years

ldquoKids Voting Mesa County is non-partisan and places a great deal of value on our youth and their future rolerdquo he said ldquoThink about it That 12-year-old student will be voting in six years She needs to understand the responsibility and importance of her role in our governmentrdquo

Reeves has helped determine student ballots developed lessons for teachers trained teachers and worked with students on writing newspaper articles and video inter-viewing Colorado candidates

ldquoEducators canrsquot do it alonerdquo Reeves said ldquoStudent success relies on the participation of students par-ents educators and communityrdquo

The turnout for the November mock election at participating schools and home schools was an impressive 17000+ students

Herersquos a look at voter turnout by grade levels elementary schools 899 percent middle schools 857 percent high schools 545 percent Delivering Kids Voting to high-school students is the toughest because not all take social studies classes during the election season which is where the program is typically included

ldquoAfter we complete an election itrsquos easy to go lsquoWhew Glad thatrsquos overrsquordquo Flenniken said ldquoIn the meantime the process of educating our youth about civics is a year-round taskrdquo

For more information about Kids Voting volunteering or attending the Civics Celebration Banquet on February 21 call Graf at 245-3414 or visit wwwkidsvotingmcorg Inter-ested seniors can also call RSVP at 243-9839

Over 17000 students participated in the recent mock election

a Involve your loved one in preparations asmuch as possible with tasks such as signingcards decorating and filling stockings

a Be sure to have all medications filled and ready before the hustle and bustle begins

a Evaluate environment where you will celebrate and identify a place for quiet andrest note barriers to safety

a Educate guests in advance of changes sincethey last saw your loved one

a Be mindful of noise A childrsquos toy orvideogames can create over stimulating background noises

a Choose which holiday traditions are most important to you and your family and prioritize

a Utilize your support system to get extra time for shopping and errands

a Prepare ahead ask for help educate thoseclose to you of your needs and most of alltake care of yourself

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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18 travel amp recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

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The old Appleton general store is now a home

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

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Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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

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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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

Monument Home CareBest Caregivers in the Valley

2829 North Avenue bull Solarus Square 102 bull Grand Junction CO 81501

Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is now available on the Western Slope

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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Call now for an appointment

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

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Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

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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

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

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 216-8236

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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Cleaning Done Right

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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

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Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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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Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

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Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

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Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

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After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

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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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

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13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

wwwstmarygjorg

An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

10 HealtH amp wellneSS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

The Healthy GeezerBy Fred Cicetti

Q Can eating oatmeal really lower your cholesterol or are the cereal companies selling us a story

The short answer is yes oatmeal can lower your cholesterol Read below for the long answer

There are two types of fiber soluble and insoluble

Soluble fiber appears to reduce the bodyrsquos absorption of cholesterol from the intestines

Oatmeal contains soluble fiber that reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL)mdashthe ldquobadrdquo cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes This type of fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans Brussels sprouts apples pears barley and prunes

Insoluble fiber is not digested by the body and promotes regular-ity and softens stools Wheat bran whole grain products and vegetables are good sources of insoluble fiber

The American Dietetic Association recommends a healthy diet that in-cludes 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day including both soluble and insoluble fiber (Soluble fiber should make up 5 to 10 grams of your fiber intake) However Americans only consume about half that amount

There are other foods that work against cholesterol

Soy protein can help lower blood levels of LDL cholesterol particularly when itrsquos substituted for animal pro-tein Ingesting 25 to 50 grams of soy protein a day lowers LDL cholesterol by 4 to 8 percent Thatrsquos a lot of soy People with the highest cholesterol levels seem to benefit the most from soy protein

Women with breast cancer or who are at high risk for breast cancer should consult with their doctors be-fore eating soy because it is not clear how these plant estrogens might affect them

Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce cholesterol

levels in the blood Rich in polyunsat-urated fatty acids walnuts may also help keep blood vessels more healthy and elastic

When walnuts represent 20 per-cent of the calories in a cholesterol-lowering diet they reduce LDL cholesterol by 12 percent Almonds appear to have a similar effect All nuts are high in calories so use them as replacements for high-calorie foods with high levels of saturated fats

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are not-ed for lowering triglycerides another form of fat in your blood They also benefit the heart in other ways The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel lake trout herring sardines albacore tuna and salmon Other good sources of omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseed walnuts canola oil and soybean oil

Some foods are fortified with plant substances called sterols or stanols which are similar in structure to cholesterol This helps them block the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines Margarines and orange juice that have been fortified with plant sterols can help reduce LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent

The American Heart Association recommends foods fortified with plant sterols only for people with high levels of LDL cholesterol

You may want to try eating more soluble fiber soy protein walnuts and fatty fish The next step would be the addition of foods fortified with plant sterols Eating a combination of these cholesterol-lowering foods increases the benefit

Of course if yoursquore a geezer and you plan to make a change in your habits that could affect your health it is recommended that you consult your doctor first

Shouldnrsquot you have a Medicare plan thatrsquos as unique as you are With one of the most extensive Medicare provider networks in the state you can continue using your own physician and preferred hospital And no referrals are needed Stay in control of your health with Rocky Mountain Health Plans

RMHP is a Medicare-approved Cost plan Medicare amp Medigap plans are available for people with Medicare regardless of their age Customer Service 888-282-1420 (TTY 711) Available 8 am to 8 pm Mountain Time Oct 1 ndash Feb 14 7 days a week Feb 15 ndash Sept 30 M ndash Fcopy2012 H0602_MS_MCAd258 Accepted 10162012

To speak to a licensed sales agent callToll Free 888-251-1330TTY 711To request more informationwwwrmhpmedicareorg

Call to reCeive your free Personal HealtH Diary

With Rocky Mountain Health Planrsquos Personal Health Diary you can keep track of your health care visits medications and any questions you have for your doctor

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Rocky Mountain HealtH PlanS PutS you in contRol of youR MedicaRe Plan

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Email your questions to fredhealthygee zercom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom HealtH amp wellneSS 11

In our normal ways of spending our daysmdashout in the sunshine or traveling on trips by planemdashwe are exposed to small doses of radiation But this exposure is not dangerous in and of itself Otherwise airline pilots would have a higher incidence of cancer but they donrsquot

The American College of Radiology set lifetime radiation limits at a con-servative 100 millisieverts (mSv) One mSv is about the amount of radiation you get in a year on average Below that level there is probably no risk

Computed tomography (CT) scans also known as computer axial tomog-raphy (CAT) scans send out a very high dose of radiation A CT scan is a medical imaging method that employs tomography which is the process of generating a 2-D image of a slice or section through a 3-D object (a tomogram) The medical device (the machine) is called a CTG scanner that uses X-rays It used to be called an EMI scan

Doctors have become concerned about CT scans because they have been used so much When the amount of radiation from a CT scan is added to the amount you get from dental X-rays chest X-rays mammo-grams and other tests itrsquos easy to surpass the exposure limit Manning cautioned If you are in your 80s he said you will probably outlive the danger Those of us in our 80s hope we have outlived a lot of things

The American College of Radiology now stresses the importance of using tests with as little radiology as pos-sible New approaches for example allow cardiac CT scans to be used with one-sixth of the conventional radiation dose The American College of Cardiology Foundation is collabo-rating with the imaging societies to cut down on the number of expo-sures people get by recommending how often specific tests should be done as well as encouraging doctors to use radiation-free tests such as ECG (electrocardiography) and MRI whenever possible These tests pose no radiation risk

By Tait Trussell

We may be getting far too much radiation Harvard Medical

School doctors think soA variety of tests available to medi-

cine these days provides invaluable means for diagnosing and treating serious diseases and conditions But with all the tests comes a danger of excessive radiation

If you have a heart condition your doctor or a cardiologist you may be referred to could consider such tests as an electrocardiogram (ECG) car-diac catheterization echocardiogram (ultrasound) radionuclide stress test coronary CT angiogram radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging or cardio magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

That seems like an overload of technical-sounding tests But these tests give heart specialists evidence they need to address any problems with the most vital organ in your bodymdashthe heart

The catch is that some of these tests also expose you to ionizing radiation and unfortunately that can possibly damage cells in your body and risk what could be worse than a heart conditionmdashnamely cancer

Scientists have yet to confirm a direct link between cardiac imag-ing tests and cancer But doctors are now limiting the amount of radiation delivered by these tests

ldquoUntil 10 years ago we didnrsquot real-ize how much radiation exposure was incurred by certain testsrdquo Har-vard Medical School professor and Chief of Noninvasive Cardiac Imag-ing and Testing at Beth Israel Dea-coness Medical Center Dr Warren Manning reported ldquoNow we know Moreover itrsquos not only the dose that raises risk itrsquos also where and when the radiation is given One or two CT scans over a lifetime is appropriate (in other words not dangerous) But if you have a condition that requires continuous monitoring a test that does not expose you to ionizing radiation like cardiac ultrasound or MRI may be preferablerdquo

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Your guide to healthy holiday partyingBy Sandra Gordon

During the holidays food isnrsquot just food Itrsquos a delicious experience

loaded with tradition and temptation and if yoursquore not careful in the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Yearrsquos the indulgent delights of stuffing pumpkin pie and eggnog can become the harsh reality of extra pounds The good news During the winter holiday season a study by the National Institute of Health conclud-ed that most people probably gain only about a pound That doesnrsquot sound like much until you consider that the extra weight doesnrsquot tend to go away after January 1 It tends to accumulate through the years and a small-yet-sneaky successive holiday weight gain can snowball to become a major contributor to obesity the study determined

Plus the one-pound holiday weight gain is an average

ldquoIn my experience there are plenty of people who gain more like six to eight poundsrdquo weight loss counselor and ldquo100 Days of Weight Lossrdquo author Linda Spangle said

To survive the season you need to party healthy not hearty The key is putting together a party strategy that keeps your portionsmdashand your appe-titemdashunder control Herersquos how

Have a game planldquoFor several days before a party cut

back on both fat and caloriesrdquo regis-tered dietitian and American Heart Association spokesperson Riska Platt said

That way yoursquoll be able to eat a little more without worrying about it But never arrive at a party starv-ing or yoursquoll overeat Instead have a piece of fruit a small salad or a cup of low-fat yogurt before leaving home A solid snack will keep you from pouncing on the mini hot dogs as soon as you arrive

Test-taste judiciously If yoursquore making something thatrsquos

a culinary stretch for youmdashmaybe

yoursquove stepped up to host your first holiday dinnermdashgo ahead and test along the way But keep in mind that a teaspoon can get the job done just as easily as a ladle or a wooden spoon You just want to get the fla-vor Drinking water between tastes will cleanse your palate so you wonrsquot need to taste as much to get the sense of whether the recipe is on track

Use delay tacticsOnce you arrive at a party have a

virgin Bloody Mary a diet soda or a glass of seltzer mixed with fruit juice Hold off on the hors drsquooeuvres and champagne for a while

ldquoThe longer you put off eating and drinking alcohol the less time yoursquoll have to overindulgerdquo registered dietitian and ldquoOutwit Your Weightrdquo author Cathy Nonas said

Research shows that consuming alcohol and high-fat appetizers may cause you to eat more during the main course

To avoid feeling deprived and to dodge the social pressure from oth-ers put the seltzer in a wine glass or the diet soda in a highball glass

ldquoNo one will know yoursquore having a completely low-damage drinkrdquo Spangle said

But what if others offer you food or pressure you to indulge

A retort like ldquoNo thank you Irsquom watching my weightrdquo will draw you into uncomfortable conversa-tions about what diet yoursquore on and why you really shouldnrsquot be a party pooper A better idea ldquoNot just yet Irsquom just going to wait a little whilerdquo

ldquoItrsquos a magical linerdquo Spangle said ldquoOne that most people wonrsquot chal-lengerdquo

Fill your plateYou read it right Once you give

yourself the go-ahead to dig in use a plate rather than grabbing handfuls of everything (A fistful of nuts for example packs nearly 200 calories) Fill three-quarters of your plate with chopped fresh vegetables and fruit

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reserving the remaining quarter for anything you want whether or not itrsquos low in calories If yoursquore at a buffet dinner serve yourself healthy foodsmdashsalads grain dishes and veg-etables that arenrsquot covered in cream Donrsquot feel obligated to eat whatever you takemdashditto with dessert What-ever you do sit down to savor each and every bite

ldquoWhat you donrsquot want to do is fill up your plate with a drink in your hand then start chattingrdquo Spangle said ldquoBefore you know it yoursquoll have an empty plate and barely a memory of having eatenrdquo

To reduce the risk of unconscious consumption she recommended mingling without food Once yoursquove said your hellos then go ahead and slowly dig in to your allotted portion Think twice before you go back for more

Every second countsSpeaking of seconds if yoursquore eat-

ing a traditional high-fat holiday meal keep in mind that another helping of mashed potatoes (110 calories) a slice of turkey breast (120) and a nar-row sliver of pecan pie (215) doesnrsquot seem like much But do the math and yoursquoll discover that ldquojust a little morerdquo can easily add up to more than 440 calories and about 14 grams of fat So if yoursquore not the one preparing the meal (and making sure itrsquos low-fat) make your first plateful of holiday dinner your last A temptation tamer take a 20-minute intermission before reaching for seconds to give the urge to refill your plate an opportunity to pass During that time have a cup of tea or hang out in the living room away from the buffet Afterward if yoursquore still hungry opt for another serving of steamed vegetables or a salad

Change your tuneResearch shows that eating while

listening to fast loud music may cause you to consume more food It takes your brain about 10 minutes to register satiety But the faster the mu-sical beat the more quickly yoursquoll eat which means you may have already gone back for seconds before your brain tells you that your stomachrsquos full On the other hand soft back-

ground music has a calming effect and may foster one of the qualities of a great partymdashinteresting conver-sation When dining at home over the holidays put slow and soothing tunes on the CD player

Exercise every dayThroughout the holiday season

squeeze in exercise every day even if you swear yoursquore too busy Exer-cise quells your stress level boosts metabolism and provides a feeling of well being that can fuel your resolve to eat healthy during the holidays

ldquoWhen you exercise consistently yoursquore less likely to say lsquoOh forget about it Irsquom just going to pig-out tonightrsquordquo Spangle said

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With the exception of creamy concoc-tions like eggnog and Baileys Original irish Cream (9 and 10 grams of fat per 4- and 2-ounce serving respectively) many holi-day beverages are fat-free But moderation is key You know from experience that after a few drinks your resolve to have just a taste of the melted Brie dip can fly right out the window Donrsquot forget that the calories from drinks can surreptitiously add up too To slash liquid calories take these holiday tips

For red or white wine (80 to 85 calories per 4-ounce glass) slash calories in half by making a spritzer (half wine half sparkling water)

For beer (145 calories per 12 ounce glass) choose a lite beer and save 45 calories per glass

Sangria (80 calories per 4-ounce glass) pack the fruit garnish into the glass first to crowd out the beverage

Champagne (100 calories per 4-ounce glass) dilute with orange juice and squeeze out 20 calories per flute

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By Marsha Kearns

The 2012 election season is over and the children of Mesa County

have spoken If they had their say Mitt Romney would be president and Scott Tipton would have been ousted by Tisha Casida Third-party candi-dates would also be energized and en-thused by the kidsrsquo response to alterna-tive options to the two-party norm

ldquoThe adults involved in Kids Voting are always fascinated to see how kids interpret the issues and voterdquo Kids Voting Mesa County Ex-ecutive Director Martha Graf said ldquoSure most of them vote like their parents But occasionally we find kids surprising us and themselves by veering away from what they hear at home about electionsrdquo

Kids Voting recently became a member agency of RSVP which matches senior volunteers with rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout Mesa County Why is Kids Voting of interest to seniors What draws adults of all ages to par-ticipate in this particular effort with students of all ages

ldquoOlder people understand the value and importance of civic participa-tion particularly votingrdquo Graf 49 said ldquoSeniors know that people have died to preserve this privilege for all of us and theyrsquore passionate about doing their part to pass on that pas-sion and sense of responsibilityrdquo

Kids Voting has a clear vision with a vital purpose build a strong com-munity of engaged responsible citi-zenry through early civic education involvement and voting

Although it is supported by school districts and home schools through-

Seniors encourage civics and voting among Mesa County kids

out the county Kids Voting is a private independent nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and relies on donations to run its program each year

In fact Mesa County Valley School District 51 doesnrsquot help fund the organization with money It does however donate office space and a district email ad-dress both critical to the organizationrsquos success

ldquoOur relationship with school district 51 allows us direct access to teachers making it much easier to work with them to integrate

our civics lessons into their class-room curriculumrdquo Graf said

Kids Voting is also offered to Plateau Valley District 50 private schools such as Holy Family Inter-mountain Adventist Academy and Grand Valley Christian High School and some home schools and other organizations The program is open to all educators

Kids Voting creates lesson plans that fit into a civicssocial studies curriculum from grades K-12

ldquoKids are our future in more ways than onerdquo Graf said ldquoAfter all pretty soon these kids could be involved with making decisions that affect all of us Helping them learn to become an active and informed voter is of critical importancerdquo

Kids Voting pulls actual candidates and issues from the adult general ballot during every annual election including local regional and national races and issues and assigns them to different grade levels When the adult ballot items are unsuitable or too complex for kids Kids Voting creates an opinion question for students to consider

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For example this year at the K-5 levels Kids Voting offered the question of whether or not kids should have to wear school uniforms which is something that would directly affect their daily lives (They overwhelmingly voted no) The middle school and high-school students considered a campaign finance question differ-ent from the one faced by adults but one that got students thinking about this important issue

ldquoOur volunteers help with voter registration drives at schools and talk to students to get anecdotes after an election to find out whyhow they votedrdquo Graf said ldquoThey help plan fundraising banquets like the upcom-ing celebration at Colorado Mesa University on February 21 and other events Some serve on committees such as the classroom partnership committee deciding what should be on the ballot There are also fundrais-ing efforts speaking to groups and other outreach activities availablerdquo

Linda Reeves 62 is a Kids Voting board member who has been in-volved with the organization since its beginning in 1996

ldquoAs a retired American history and government teacher I believe Kids Voting is working to support student achievement and understanding as a community resourcerdquo Reeves said ldquoThe organization promotes an un-derstanding of how our government works the importance of voting as an informed voter and the need for kids to become involved in their com-munity state and nationrdquo

The process Kids Voting uses leads students to think independently first and then decide what they believe about the person running and what heshe stands for

ldquoWe want kids to understand that they donrsquot just have to go for the re-publican or the democratrdquo Graf said ldquoThey should consider all candidates Kids might find their opinions dif-fer from their parentsrsquo relativesrsquo or friendsrsquo They need to know they can always change their minds Voting

is a private decision They can say theyrsquoll vote one way but do the opposite if they want Peer pressure or adult influence should only be part of their information-gathering processrdquo

Board member Dan Flenniken 65 and

program director for Mass Communi-cations at Colorado Mesa University has been involved with Kids Voting for three years

ldquoKids Voting Mesa County is non-partisan and places a great deal of value on our youth and their future rolerdquo he said ldquoThink about it That 12-year-old student will be voting in six years She needs to understand the responsibility and importance of her role in our governmentrdquo

Reeves has helped determine student ballots developed lessons for teachers trained teachers and worked with students on writing newspaper articles and video inter-viewing Colorado candidates

ldquoEducators canrsquot do it alonerdquo Reeves said ldquoStudent success relies on the participation of students par-ents educators and communityrdquo

The turnout for the November mock election at participating schools and home schools was an impressive 17000+ students

Herersquos a look at voter turnout by grade levels elementary schools 899 percent middle schools 857 percent high schools 545 percent Delivering Kids Voting to high-school students is the toughest because not all take social studies classes during the election season which is where the program is typically included

ldquoAfter we complete an election itrsquos easy to go lsquoWhew Glad thatrsquos overrsquordquo Flenniken said ldquoIn the meantime the process of educating our youth about civics is a year-round taskrdquo

For more information about Kids Voting volunteering or attending the Civics Celebration Banquet on February 21 call Graf at 245-3414 or visit wwwkidsvotingmcorg Inter-ested seniors can also call RSVP at 243-9839

Over 17000 students participated in the recent mock election

a Involve your loved one in preparations asmuch as possible with tasks such as signingcards decorating and filling stockings

a Be sure to have all medications filled and ready before the hustle and bustle begins

a Evaluate environment where you will celebrate and identify a place for quiet andrest note barriers to safety

a Educate guests in advance of changes sincethey last saw your loved one

a Be mindful of noise A childrsquos toy orvideogames can create over stimulating background noises

a Choose which holiday traditions are most important to you and your family and prioritize

a Utilize your support system to get extra time for shopping and errands

a Prepare ahead ask for help educate thoseclose to you of your needs and most of alltake care of yourself

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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MAY ~ Denver Spring Theatre WeekendldquoGuys and Dollsrdquo ldquoLes Miserablesrdquo and ldquoSense and Sensibility ndash the Musicalrdquo

AUGUST ~ Alaska Cruise amp Tour5 day tour explores Fairbanks Denali and Mt McKinley plus 7-day Inside Passage cruise on Sapphire Princess

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Call for informationreservations and toreceive a free newsletterPayment plansavailablecall for details Margaret Krabbe

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Words amp Business in 2012 You are the BEST

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

We want to sayldquoThank yourdquo

to our communitypartners for10 years of

successful business(970) 263-0202

The old Appleton general store is now a home

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

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Clean economical solar power helps our entire community We at High Noon Solar appreciate your business

Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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

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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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YOUR WAY

24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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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

Terry S Wade DOBarbara Budagher PA-C

Chris Palsley PA-C

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 35

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

By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is now available on the Western Slope

located inside Dunnagan Chiropractic145 S Cascade Ave in Montrose

970-252-3360

Non-Invasive Treatment forAnti-aging Asthma Autism Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Crohnrsquos Disease Cancer Treatment Recovery Diabetes Epilepsy Fibromyalgia Syndrome Lupus Lyme Disease Multiple Sclerosis Parkinsonrsquos Rheumatoid Arthritis Sports Injuries Stroke and Surgery Recovery

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or visit our websitewwwdchyperbaricscomto learn more about the

benefits of mHBT

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

implants for individual tooth replacementbull Do your surgery asleep or awakebull We work with your general dentistbull Conventional Mini amp Orthodontic Implants

wwwmontroseomscom9702404485 bull 600 S Park Avenue bull Montrose CO 81401

Craig T Cayo DDS Dorcha W Boisen DDS

MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

Va l u E

And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E24 7 W A T E R F I R E H A Z M A T

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THE NAME TO KNOW

THE BRAND TO TRUST

THE COMPANY THAT DELIVERS

YOUR DRYING EXPERTS

WATER DAMAGE

The cast of the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will perform their holiday show through the first of the year

AttentionBEACON Advertisers

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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

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address

city state zip

telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

Grand Junction amp telluride

2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

Montrose and delta

2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom HealtH amp wellneSS 11

In our normal ways of spending our daysmdashout in the sunshine or traveling on trips by planemdashwe are exposed to small doses of radiation But this exposure is not dangerous in and of itself Otherwise airline pilots would have a higher incidence of cancer but they donrsquot

The American College of Radiology set lifetime radiation limits at a con-servative 100 millisieverts (mSv) One mSv is about the amount of radiation you get in a year on average Below that level there is probably no risk

Computed tomography (CT) scans also known as computer axial tomog-raphy (CAT) scans send out a very high dose of radiation A CT scan is a medical imaging method that employs tomography which is the process of generating a 2-D image of a slice or section through a 3-D object (a tomogram) The medical device (the machine) is called a CTG scanner that uses X-rays It used to be called an EMI scan

Doctors have become concerned about CT scans because they have been used so much When the amount of radiation from a CT scan is added to the amount you get from dental X-rays chest X-rays mammo-grams and other tests itrsquos easy to surpass the exposure limit Manning cautioned If you are in your 80s he said you will probably outlive the danger Those of us in our 80s hope we have outlived a lot of things

The American College of Radiology now stresses the importance of using tests with as little radiology as pos-sible New approaches for example allow cardiac CT scans to be used with one-sixth of the conventional radiation dose The American College of Cardiology Foundation is collabo-rating with the imaging societies to cut down on the number of expo-sures people get by recommending how often specific tests should be done as well as encouraging doctors to use radiation-free tests such as ECG (electrocardiography) and MRI whenever possible These tests pose no radiation risk

By Tait Trussell

We may be getting far too much radiation Harvard Medical

School doctors think soA variety of tests available to medi-

cine these days provides invaluable means for diagnosing and treating serious diseases and conditions But with all the tests comes a danger of excessive radiation

If you have a heart condition your doctor or a cardiologist you may be referred to could consider such tests as an electrocardiogram (ECG) car-diac catheterization echocardiogram (ultrasound) radionuclide stress test coronary CT angiogram radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging or cardio magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

That seems like an overload of technical-sounding tests But these tests give heart specialists evidence they need to address any problems with the most vital organ in your bodymdashthe heart

The catch is that some of these tests also expose you to ionizing radiation and unfortunately that can possibly damage cells in your body and risk what could be worse than a heart conditionmdashnamely cancer

Scientists have yet to confirm a direct link between cardiac imag-ing tests and cancer But doctors are now limiting the amount of radiation delivered by these tests

ldquoUntil 10 years ago we didnrsquot real-ize how much radiation exposure was incurred by certain testsrdquo Har-vard Medical School professor and Chief of Noninvasive Cardiac Imag-ing and Testing at Beth Israel Dea-coness Medical Center Dr Warren Manning reported ldquoNow we know Moreover itrsquos not only the dose that raises risk itrsquos also where and when the radiation is given One or two CT scans over a lifetime is appropriate (in other words not dangerous) But if you have a condition that requires continuous monitoring a test that does not expose you to ionizing radiation like cardiac ultrasound or MRI may be preferablerdquo

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Happy Holidays

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Your guide to healthy holiday partyingBy Sandra Gordon

During the holidays food isnrsquot just food Itrsquos a delicious experience

loaded with tradition and temptation and if yoursquore not careful in the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Yearrsquos the indulgent delights of stuffing pumpkin pie and eggnog can become the harsh reality of extra pounds The good news During the winter holiday season a study by the National Institute of Health conclud-ed that most people probably gain only about a pound That doesnrsquot sound like much until you consider that the extra weight doesnrsquot tend to go away after January 1 It tends to accumulate through the years and a small-yet-sneaky successive holiday weight gain can snowball to become a major contributor to obesity the study determined

Plus the one-pound holiday weight gain is an average

ldquoIn my experience there are plenty of people who gain more like six to eight poundsrdquo weight loss counselor and ldquo100 Days of Weight Lossrdquo author Linda Spangle said

To survive the season you need to party healthy not hearty The key is putting together a party strategy that keeps your portionsmdashand your appe-titemdashunder control Herersquos how

Have a game planldquoFor several days before a party cut

back on both fat and caloriesrdquo regis-tered dietitian and American Heart Association spokesperson Riska Platt said

That way yoursquoll be able to eat a little more without worrying about it But never arrive at a party starv-ing or yoursquoll overeat Instead have a piece of fruit a small salad or a cup of low-fat yogurt before leaving home A solid snack will keep you from pouncing on the mini hot dogs as soon as you arrive

Test-taste judiciously If yoursquore making something thatrsquos

a culinary stretch for youmdashmaybe

yoursquove stepped up to host your first holiday dinnermdashgo ahead and test along the way But keep in mind that a teaspoon can get the job done just as easily as a ladle or a wooden spoon You just want to get the fla-vor Drinking water between tastes will cleanse your palate so you wonrsquot need to taste as much to get the sense of whether the recipe is on track

Use delay tacticsOnce you arrive at a party have a

virgin Bloody Mary a diet soda or a glass of seltzer mixed with fruit juice Hold off on the hors drsquooeuvres and champagne for a while

ldquoThe longer you put off eating and drinking alcohol the less time yoursquoll have to overindulgerdquo registered dietitian and ldquoOutwit Your Weightrdquo author Cathy Nonas said

Research shows that consuming alcohol and high-fat appetizers may cause you to eat more during the main course

To avoid feeling deprived and to dodge the social pressure from oth-ers put the seltzer in a wine glass or the diet soda in a highball glass

ldquoNo one will know yoursquore having a completely low-damage drinkrdquo Spangle said

But what if others offer you food or pressure you to indulge

A retort like ldquoNo thank you Irsquom watching my weightrdquo will draw you into uncomfortable conversa-tions about what diet yoursquore on and why you really shouldnrsquot be a party pooper A better idea ldquoNot just yet Irsquom just going to wait a little whilerdquo

ldquoItrsquos a magical linerdquo Spangle said ldquoOne that most people wonrsquot chal-lengerdquo

Fill your plateYou read it right Once you give

yourself the go-ahead to dig in use a plate rather than grabbing handfuls of everything (A fistful of nuts for example packs nearly 200 calories) Fill three-quarters of your plate with chopped fresh vegetables and fruit

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reserving the remaining quarter for anything you want whether or not itrsquos low in calories If yoursquore at a buffet dinner serve yourself healthy foodsmdashsalads grain dishes and veg-etables that arenrsquot covered in cream Donrsquot feel obligated to eat whatever you takemdashditto with dessert What-ever you do sit down to savor each and every bite

ldquoWhat you donrsquot want to do is fill up your plate with a drink in your hand then start chattingrdquo Spangle said ldquoBefore you know it yoursquoll have an empty plate and barely a memory of having eatenrdquo

To reduce the risk of unconscious consumption she recommended mingling without food Once yoursquove said your hellos then go ahead and slowly dig in to your allotted portion Think twice before you go back for more

Every second countsSpeaking of seconds if yoursquore eat-

ing a traditional high-fat holiday meal keep in mind that another helping of mashed potatoes (110 calories) a slice of turkey breast (120) and a nar-row sliver of pecan pie (215) doesnrsquot seem like much But do the math and yoursquoll discover that ldquojust a little morerdquo can easily add up to more than 440 calories and about 14 grams of fat So if yoursquore not the one preparing the meal (and making sure itrsquos low-fat) make your first plateful of holiday dinner your last A temptation tamer take a 20-minute intermission before reaching for seconds to give the urge to refill your plate an opportunity to pass During that time have a cup of tea or hang out in the living room away from the buffet Afterward if yoursquore still hungry opt for another serving of steamed vegetables or a salad

Change your tuneResearch shows that eating while

listening to fast loud music may cause you to consume more food It takes your brain about 10 minutes to register satiety But the faster the mu-sical beat the more quickly yoursquoll eat which means you may have already gone back for seconds before your brain tells you that your stomachrsquos full On the other hand soft back-

ground music has a calming effect and may foster one of the qualities of a great partymdashinteresting conver-sation When dining at home over the holidays put slow and soothing tunes on the CD player

Exercise every dayThroughout the holiday season

squeeze in exercise every day even if you swear yoursquore too busy Exer-cise quells your stress level boosts metabolism and provides a feeling of well being that can fuel your resolve to eat healthy during the holidays

ldquoWhen you exercise consistently yoursquore less likely to say lsquoOh forget about it Irsquom just going to pig-out tonightrsquordquo Spangle said

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With the exception of creamy concoc-tions like eggnog and Baileys Original irish Cream (9 and 10 grams of fat per 4- and 2-ounce serving respectively) many holi-day beverages are fat-free But moderation is key You know from experience that after a few drinks your resolve to have just a taste of the melted Brie dip can fly right out the window Donrsquot forget that the calories from drinks can surreptitiously add up too To slash liquid calories take these holiday tips

For red or white wine (80 to 85 calories per 4-ounce glass) slash calories in half by making a spritzer (half wine half sparkling water)

For beer (145 calories per 12 ounce glass) choose a lite beer and save 45 calories per glass

Sangria (80 calories per 4-ounce glass) pack the fruit garnish into the glass first to crowd out the beverage

Champagne (100 calories per 4-ounce glass) dilute with orange juice and squeeze out 20 calories per flute

Margarita (195 calories per 45-ounce glass) save 20 calories per ounce with the frozen version

Vodka with cranberry juice (130 calories per 6-ounce glass) serve heavily iced with just a splash of vodka

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By Marsha Kearns

The 2012 election season is over and the children of Mesa County

have spoken If they had their say Mitt Romney would be president and Scott Tipton would have been ousted by Tisha Casida Third-party candi-dates would also be energized and en-thused by the kidsrsquo response to alterna-tive options to the two-party norm

ldquoThe adults involved in Kids Voting are always fascinated to see how kids interpret the issues and voterdquo Kids Voting Mesa County Ex-ecutive Director Martha Graf said ldquoSure most of them vote like their parents But occasionally we find kids surprising us and themselves by veering away from what they hear at home about electionsrdquo

Kids Voting recently became a member agency of RSVP which matches senior volunteers with rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout Mesa County Why is Kids Voting of interest to seniors What draws adults of all ages to par-ticipate in this particular effort with students of all ages

ldquoOlder people understand the value and importance of civic participa-tion particularly votingrdquo Graf 49 said ldquoSeniors know that people have died to preserve this privilege for all of us and theyrsquore passionate about doing their part to pass on that pas-sion and sense of responsibilityrdquo

Kids Voting has a clear vision with a vital purpose build a strong com-munity of engaged responsible citi-zenry through early civic education involvement and voting

Although it is supported by school districts and home schools through-

Seniors encourage civics and voting among Mesa County kids

out the county Kids Voting is a private independent nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and relies on donations to run its program each year

In fact Mesa County Valley School District 51 doesnrsquot help fund the organization with money It does however donate office space and a district email ad-dress both critical to the organizationrsquos success

ldquoOur relationship with school district 51 allows us direct access to teachers making it much easier to work with them to integrate

our civics lessons into their class-room curriculumrdquo Graf said

Kids Voting is also offered to Plateau Valley District 50 private schools such as Holy Family Inter-mountain Adventist Academy and Grand Valley Christian High School and some home schools and other organizations The program is open to all educators

Kids Voting creates lesson plans that fit into a civicssocial studies curriculum from grades K-12

ldquoKids are our future in more ways than onerdquo Graf said ldquoAfter all pretty soon these kids could be involved with making decisions that affect all of us Helping them learn to become an active and informed voter is of critical importancerdquo

Kids Voting pulls actual candidates and issues from the adult general ballot during every annual election including local regional and national races and issues and assigns them to different grade levels When the adult ballot items are unsuitable or too complex for kids Kids Voting creates an opinion question for students to consider

Kids Voting Executive Director Martha Graf

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For example this year at the K-5 levels Kids Voting offered the question of whether or not kids should have to wear school uniforms which is something that would directly affect their daily lives (They overwhelmingly voted no) The middle school and high-school students considered a campaign finance question differ-ent from the one faced by adults but one that got students thinking about this important issue

ldquoOur volunteers help with voter registration drives at schools and talk to students to get anecdotes after an election to find out whyhow they votedrdquo Graf said ldquoThey help plan fundraising banquets like the upcom-ing celebration at Colorado Mesa University on February 21 and other events Some serve on committees such as the classroom partnership committee deciding what should be on the ballot There are also fundrais-ing efforts speaking to groups and other outreach activities availablerdquo

Linda Reeves 62 is a Kids Voting board member who has been in-volved with the organization since its beginning in 1996

ldquoAs a retired American history and government teacher I believe Kids Voting is working to support student achievement and understanding as a community resourcerdquo Reeves said ldquoThe organization promotes an un-derstanding of how our government works the importance of voting as an informed voter and the need for kids to become involved in their com-munity state and nationrdquo

The process Kids Voting uses leads students to think independently first and then decide what they believe about the person running and what heshe stands for

ldquoWe want kids to understand that they donrsquot just have to go for the re-publican or the democratrdquo Graf said ldquoThey should consider all candidates Kids might find their opinions dif-fer from their parentsrsquo relativesrsquo or friendsrsquo They need to know they can always change their minds Voting

is a private decision They can say theyrsquoll vote one way but do the opposite if they want Peer pressure or adult influence should only be part of their information-gathering processrdquo

Board member Dan Flenniken 65 and

program director for Mass Communi-cations at Colorado Mesa University has been involved with Kids Voting for three years

ldquoKids Voting Mesa County is non-partisan and places a great deal of value on our youth and their future rolerdquo he said ldquoThink about it That 12-year-old student will be voting in six years She needs to understand the responsibility and importance of her role in our governmentrdquo

Reeves has helped determine student ballots developed lessons for teachers trained teachers and worked with students on writing newspaper articles and video inter-viewing Colorado candidates

ldquoEducators canrsquot do it alonerdquo Reeves said ldquoStudent success relies on the participation of students par-ents educators and communityrdquo

The turnout for the November mock election at participating schools and home schools was an impressive 17000+ students

Herersquos a look at voter turnout by grade levels elementary schools 899 percent middle schools 857 percent high schools 545 percent Delivering Kids Voting to high-school students is the toughest because not all take social studies classes during the election season which is where the program is typically included

ldquoAfter we complete an election itrsquos easy to go lsquoWhew Glad thatrsquos overrsquordquo Flenniken said ldquoIn the meantime the process of educating our youth about civics is a year-round taskrdquo

For more information about Kids Voting volunteering or attending the Civics Celebration Banquet on February 21 call Graf at 245-3414 or visit wwwkidsvotingmcorg Inter-ested seniors can also call RSVP at 243-9839

Over 17000 students participated in the recent mock election

a Involve your loved one in preparations asmuch as possible with tasks such as signingcards decorating and filling stockings

a Be sure to have all medications filled and ready before the hustle and bustle begins

a Evaluate environment where you will celebrate and identify a place for quiet andrest note barriers to safety

a Educate guests in advance of changes sincethey last saw your loved one

a Be mindful of noise A childrsquos toy orvideogames can create over stimulating background noises

a Choose which holiday traditions are most important to you and your family and prioritize

a Utilize your support system to get extra time for shopping and errands

a Prepare ahead ask for help educate thoseclose to you of your needs and most of alltake care of yourself

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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18 travel amp recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

We want to sayldquoThank yourdquo

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The old Appleton general store is now a home

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

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Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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YOUR WAY

24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

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New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

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32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Open Monday - Saturday 930 am - 530 pm

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

Monument Home CareBest Caregivers in the Valley

2829 North Avenue bull Solarus Square 102 bull Grand Junction CO 81501

Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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We can help in so many waysbull Caring CompanionshipFriendshipbull PersonalHygiene Carebull Dressing Bathing Eatingbull Meal PlanningPreparationGrocery Shoppingbull Transportation to doctorsErrandsbull Laundry amp weekly linen washing

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

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Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

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Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

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Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

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is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

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to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

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wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

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John Perry racing in Granby

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Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

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Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

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m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

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12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

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Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

12 HealtH amp wellneSS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Your guide to healthy holiday partyingBy Sandra Gordon

During the holidays food isnrsquot just food Itrsquos a delicious experience

loaded with tradition and temptation and if yoursquore not careful in the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Yearrsquos the indulgent delights of stuffing pumpkin pie and eggnog can become the harsh reality of extra pounds The good news During the winter holiday season a study by the National Institute of Health conclud-ed that most people probably gain only about a pound That doesnrsquot sound like much until you consider that the extra weight doesnrsquot tend to go away after January 1 It tends to accumulate through the years and a small-yet-sneaky successive holiday weight gain can snowball to become a major contributor to obesity the study determined

Plus the one-pound holiday weight gain is an average

ldquoIn my experience there are plenty of people who gain more like six to eight poundsrdquo weight loss counselor and ldquo100 Days of Weight Lossrdquo author Linda Spangle said

To survive the season you need to party healthy not hearty The key is putting together a party strategy that keeps your portionsmdashand your appe-titemdashunder control Herersquos how

Have a game planldquoFor several days before a party cut

back on both fat and caloriesrdquo regis-tered dietitian and American Heart Association spokesperson Riska Platt said

That way yoursquoll be able to eat a little more without worrying about it But never arrive at a party starv-ing or yoursquoll overeat Instead have a piece of fruit a small salad or a cup of low-fat yogurt before leaving home A solid snack will keep you from pouncing on the mini hot dogs as soon as you arrive

Test-taste judiciously If yoursquore making something thatrsquos

a culinary stretch for youmdashmaybe

yoursquove stepped up to host your first holiday dinnermdashgo ahead and test along the way But keep in mind that a teaspoon can get the job done just as easily as a ladle or a wooden spoon You just want to get the fla-vor Drinking water between tastes will cleanse your palate so you wonrsquot need to taste as much to get the sense of whether the recipe is on track

Use delay tacticsOnce you arrive at a party have a

virgin Bloody Mary a diet soda or a glass of seltzer mixed with fruit juice Hold off on the hors drsquooeuvres and champagne for a while

ldquoThe longer you put off eating and drinking alcohol the less time yoursquoll have to overindulgerdquo registered dietitian and ldquoOutwit Your Weightrdquo author Cathy Nonas said

Research shows that consuming alcohol and high-fat appetizers may cause you to eat more during the main course

To avoid feeling deprived and to dodge the social pressure from oth-ers put the seltzer in a wine glass or the diet soda in a highball glass

ldquoNo one will know yoursquore having a completely low-damage drinkrdquo Spangle said

But what if others offer you food or pressure you to indulge

A retort like ldquoNo thank you Irsquom watching my weightrdquo will draw you into uncomfortable conversa-tions about what diet yoursquore on and why you really shouldnrsquot be a party pooper A better idea ldquoNot just yet Irsquom just going to wait a little whilerdquo

ldquoItrsquos a magical linerdquo Spangle said ldquoOne that most people wonrsquot chal-lengerdquo

Fill your plateYou read it right Once you give

yourself the go-ahead to dig in use a plate rather than grabbing handfuls of everything (A fistful of nuts for example packs nearly 200 calories) Fill three-quarters of your plate with chopped fresh vegetables and fruit

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reserving the remaining quarter for anything you want whether or not itrsquos low in calories If yoursquore at a buffet dinner serve yourself healthy foodsmdashsalads grain dishes and veg-etables that arenrsquot covered in cream Donrsquot feel obligated to eat whatever you takemdashditto with dessert What-ever you do sit down to savor each and every bite

ldquoWhat you donrsquot want to do is fill up your plate with a drink in your hand then start chattingrdquo Spangle said ldquoBefore you know it yoursquoll have an empty plate and barely a memory of having eatenrdquo

To reduce the risk of unconscious consumption she recommended mingling without food Once yoursquove said your hellos then go ahead and slowly dig in to your allotted portion Think twice before you go back for more

Every second countsSpeaking of seconds if yoursquore eat-

ing a traditional high-fat holiday meal keep in mind that another helping of mashed potatoes (110 calories) a slice of turkey breast (120) and a nar-row sliver of pecan pie (215) doesnrsquot seem like much But do the math and yoursquoll discover that ldquojust a little morerdquo can easily add up to more than 440 calories and about 14 grams of fat So if yoursquore not the one preparing the meal (and making sure itrsquos low-fat) make your first plateful of holiday dinner your last A temptation tamer take a 20-minute intermission before reaching for seconds to give the urge to refill your plate an opportunity to pass During that time have a cup of tea or hang out in the living room away from the buffet Afterward if yoursquore still hungry opt for another serving of steamed vegetables or a salad

Change your tuneResearch shows that eating while

listening to fast loud music may cause you to consume more food It takes your brain about 10 minutes to register satiety But the faster the mu-sical beat the more quickly yoursquoll eat which means you may have already gone back for seconds before your brain tells you that your stomachrsquos full On the other hand soft back-

ground music has a calming effect and may foster one of the qualities of a great partymdashinteresting conver-sation When dining at home over the holidays put slow and soothing tunes on the CD player

Exercise every dayThroughout the holiday season

squeeze in exercise every day even if you swear yoursquore too busy Exer-cise quells your stress level boosts metabolism and provides a feeling of well being that can fuel your resolve to eat healthy during the holidays

ldquoWhen you exercise consistently yoursquore less likely to say lsquoOh forget about it Irsquom just going to pig-out tonightrsquordquo Spangle said

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With the exception of creamy concoc-tions like eggnog and Baileys Original irish Cream (9 and 10 grams of fat per 4- and 2-ounce serving respectively) many holi-day beverages are fat-free But moderation is key You know from experience that after a few drinks your resolve to have just a taste of the melted Brie dip can fly right out the window Donrsquot forget that the calories from drinks can surreptitiously add up too To slash liquid calories take these holiday tips

For red or white wine (80 to 85 calories per 4-ounce glass) slash calories in half by making a spritzer (half wine half sparkling water)

For beer (145 calories per 12 ounce glass) choose a lite beer and save 45 calories per glass

Sangria (80 calories per 4-ounce glass) pack the fruit garnish into the glass first to crowd out the beverage

Champagne (100 calories per 4-ounce glass) dilute with orange juice and squeeze out 20 calories per flute

Margarita (195 calories per 45-ounce glass) save 20 calories per ounce with the frozen version

Vodka with cranberry juice (130 calories per 6-ounce glass) serve heavily iced with just a splash of vodka

The healthy holidaybar

14 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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By Marsha Kearns

The 2012 election season is over and the children of Mesa County

have spoken If they had their say Mitt Romney would be president and Scott Tipton would have been ousted by Tisha Casida Third-party candi-dates would also be energized and en-thused by the kidsrsquo response to alterna-tive options to the two-party norm

ldquoThe adults involved in Kids Voting are always fascinated to see how kids interpret the issues and voterdquo Kids Voting Mesa County Ex-ecutive Director Martha Graf said ldquoSure most of them vote like their parents But occasionally we find kids surprising us and themselves by veering away from what they hear at home about electionsrdquo

Kids Voting recently became a member agency of RSVP which matches senior volunteers with rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout Mesa County Why is Kids Voting of interest to seniors What draws adults of all ages to par-ticipate in this particular effort with students of all ages

ldquoOlder people understand the value and importance of civic participa-tion particularly votingrdquo Graf 49 said ldquoSeniors know that people have died to preserve this privilege for all of us and theyrsquore passionate about doing their part to pass on that pas-sion and sense of responsibilityrdquo

Kids Voting has a clear vision with a vital purpose build a strong com-munity of engaged responsible citi-zenry through early civic education involvement and voting

Although it is supported by school districts and home schools through-

Seniors encourage civics and voting among Mesa County kids

out the county Kids Voting is a private independent nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and relies on donations to run its program each year

In fact Mesa County Valley School District 51 doesnrsquot help fund the organization with money It does however donate office space and a district email ad-dress both critical to the organizationrsquos success

ldquoOur relationship with school district 51 allows us direct access to teachers making it much easier to work with them to integrate

our civics lessons into their class-room curriculumrdquo Graf said

Kids Voting is also offered to Plateau Valley District 50 private schools such as Holy Family Inter-mountain Adventist Academy and Grand Valley Christian High School and some home schools and other organizations The program is open to all educators

Kids Voting creates lesson plans that fit into a civicssocial studies curriculum from grades K-12

ldquoKids are our future in more ways than onerdquo Graf said ldquoAfter all pretty soon these kids could be involved with making decisions that affect all of us Helping them learn to become an active and informed voter is of critical importancerdquo

Kids Voting pulls actual candidates and issues from the adult general ballot during every annual election including local regional and national races and issues and assigns them to different grade levels When the adult ballot items are unsuitable or too complex for kids Kids Voting creates an opinion question for students to consider

Kids Voting Executive Director Martha Graf

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For example this year at the K-5 levels Kids Voting offered the question of whether or not kids should have to wear school uniforms which is something that would directly affect their daily lives (They overwhelmingly voted no) The middle school and high-school students considered a campaign finance question differ-ent from the one faced by adults but one that got students thinking about this important issue

ldquoOur volunteers help with voter registration drives at schools and talk to students to get anecdotes after an election to find out whyhow they votedrdquo Graf said ldquoThey help plan fundraising banquets like the upcom-ing celebration at Colorado Mesa University on February 21 and other events Some serve on committees such as the classroom partnership committee deciding what should be on the ballot There are also fundrais-ing efforts speaking to groups and other outreach activities availablerdquo

Linda Reeves 62 is a Kids Voting board member who has been in-volved with the organization since its beginning in 1996

ldquoAs a retired American history and government teacher I believe Kids Voting is working to support student achievement and understanding as a community resourcerdquo Reeves said ldquoThe organization promotes an un-derstanding of how our government works the importance of voting as an informed voter and the need for kids to become involved in their com-munity state and nationrdquo

The process Kids Voting uses leads students to think independently first and then decide what they believe about the person running and what heshe stands for

ldquoWe want kids to understand that they donrsquot just have to go for the re-publican or the democratrdquo Graf said ldquoThey should consider all candidates Kids might find their opinions dif-fer from their parentsrsquo relativesrsquo or friendsrsquo They need to know they can always change their minds Voting

is a private decision They can say theyrsquoll vote one way but do the opposite if they want Peer pressure or adult influence should only be part of their information-gathering processrdquo

Board member Dan Flenniken 65 and

program director for Mass Communi-cations at Colorado Mesa University has been involved with Kids Voting for three years

ldquoKids Voting Mesa County is non-partisan and places a great deal of value on our youth and their future rolerdquo he said ldquoThink about it That 12-year-old student will be voting in six years She needs to understand the responsibility and importance of her role in our governmentrdquo

Reeves has helped determine student ballots developed lessons for teachers trained teachers and worked with students on writing newspaper articles and video inter-viewing Colorado candidates

ldquoEducators canrsquot do it alonerdquo Reeves said ldquoStudent success relies on the participation of students par-ents educators and communityrdquo

The turnout for the November mock election at participating schools and home schools was an impressive 17000+ students

Herersquos a look at voter turnout by grade levels elementary schools 899 percent middle schools 857 percent high schools 545 percent Delivering Kids Voting to high-school students is the toughest because not all take social studies classes during the election season which is where the program is typically included

ldquoAfter we complete an election itrsquos easy to go lsquoWhew Glad thatrsquos overrsquordquo Flenniken said ldquoIn the meantime the process of educating our youth about civics is a year-round taskrdquo

For more information about Kids Voting volunteering or attending the Civics Celebration Banquet on February 21 call Graf at 245-3414 or visit wwwkidsvotingmcorg Inter-ested seniors can also call RSVP at 243-9839

Over 17000 students participated in the recent mock election

a Involve your loved one in preparations asmuch as possible with tasks such as signingcards decorating and filling stockings

a Be sure to have all medications filled and ready before the hustle and bustle begins

a Evaluate environment where you will celebrate and identify a place for quiet andrest note barriers to safety

a Educate guests in advance of changes sincethey last saw your loved one

a Be mindful of noise A childrsquos toy orvideogames can create over stimulating background noises

a Choose which holiday traditions are most important to you and your family and prioritize

a Utilize your support system to get extra time for shopping and errands

a Prepare ahead ask for help educate thoseclose to you of your needs and most of alltake care of yourself

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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18 travel amp recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

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The old Appleton general store is now a home

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

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Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

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name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

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Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

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Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

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

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Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

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Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

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Real Estate for Rent

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Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

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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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

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13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

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Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom HealtH amp wellneSS 13

reserving the remaining quarter for anything you want whether or not itrsquos low in calories If yoursquore at a buffet dinner serve yourself healthy foodsmdashsalads grain dishes and veg-etables that arenrsquot covered in cream Donrsquot feel obligated to eat whatever you takemdashditto with dessert What-ever you do sit down to savor each and every bite

ldquoWhat you donrsquot want to do is fill up your plate with a drink in your hand then start chattingrdquo Spangle said ldquoBefore you know it yoursquoll have an empty plate and barely a memory of having eatenrdquo

To reduce the risk of unconscious consumption she recommended mingling without food Once yoursquove said your hellos then go ahead and slowly dig in to your allotted portion Think twice before you go back for more

Every second countsSpeaking of seconds if yoursquore eat-

ing a traditional high-fat holiday meal keep in mind that another helping of mashed potatoes (110 calories) a slice of turkey breast (120) and a nar-row sliver of pecan pie (215) doesnrsquot seem like much But do the math and yoursquoll discover that ldquojust a little morerdquo can easily add up to more than 440 calories and about 14 grams of fat So if yoursquore not the one preparing the meal (and making sure itrsquos low-fat) make your first plateful of holiday dinner your last A temptation tamer take a 20-minute intermission before reaching for seconds to give the urge to refill your plate an opportunity to pass During that time have a cup of tea or hang out in the living room away from the buffet Afterward if yoursquore still hungry opt for another serving of steamed vegetables or a salad

Change your tuneResearch shows that eating while

listening to fast loud music may cause you to consume more food It takes your brain about 10 minutes to register satiety But the faster the mu-sical beat the more quickly yoursquoll eat which means you may have already gone back for seconds before your brain tells you that your stomachrsquos full On the other hand soft back-

ground music has a calming effect and may foster one of the qualities of a great partymdashinteresting conver-sation When dining at home over the holidays put slow and soothing tunes on the CD player

Exercise every dayThroughout the holiday season

squeeze in exercise every day even if you swear yoursquore too busy Exer-cise quells your stress level boosts metabolism and provides a feeling of well being that can fuel your resolve to eat healthy during the holidays

ldquoWhen you exercise consistently yoursquore less likely to say lsquoOh forget about it Irsquom just going to pig-out tonightrsquordquo Spangle said

Brandon S BerguinDDS

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With the exception of creamy concoc-tions like eggnog and Baileys Original irish Cream (9 and 10 grams of fat per 4- and 2-ounce serving respectively) many holi-day beverages are fat-free But moderation is key You know from experience that after a few drinks your resolve to have just a taste of the melted Brie dip can fly right out the window Donrsquot forget that the calories from drinks can surreptitiously add up too To slash liquid calories take these holiday tips

For red or white wine (80 to 85 calories per 4-ounce glass) slash calories in half by making a spritzer (half wine half sparkling water)

For beer (145 calories per 12 ounce glass) choose a lite beer and save 45 calories per glass

Sangria (80 calories per 4-ounce glass) pack the fruit garnish into the glass first to crowd out the beverage

Champagne (100 calories per 4-ounce glass) dilute with orange juice and squeeze out 20 calories per flute

Margarita (195 calories per 45-ounce glass) save 20 calories per ounce with the frozen version

Vodka with cranberry juice (130 calories per 6-ounce glass) serve heavily iced with just a splash of vodka

The healthy holidaybar

14 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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By Marsha Kearns

The 2012 election season is over and the children of Mesa County

have spoken If they had their say Mitt Romney would be president and Scott Tipton would have been ousted by Tisha Casida Third-party candi-dates would also be energized and en-thused by the kidsrsquo response to alterna-tive options to the two-party norm

ldquoThe adults involved in Kids Voting are always fascinated to see how kids interpret the issues and voterdquo Kids Voting Mesa County Ex-ecutive Director Martha Graf said ldquoSure most of them vote like their parents But occasionally we find kids surprising us and themselves by veering away from what they hear at home about electionsrdquo

Kids Voting recently became a member agency of RSVP which matches senior volunteers with rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout Mesa County Why is Kids Voting of interest to seniors What draws adults of all ages to par-ticipate in this particular effort with students of all ages

ldquoOlder people understand the value and importance of civic participa-tion particularly votingrdquo Graf 49 said ldquoSeniors know that people have died to preserve this privilege for all of us and theyrsquore passionate about doing their part to pass on that pas-sion and sense of responsibilityrdquo

Kids Voting has a clear vision with a vital purpose build a strong com-munity of engaged responsible citi-zenry through early civic education involvement and voting

Although it is supported by school districts and home schools through-

Seniors encourage civics and voting among Mesa County kids

out the county Kids Voting is a private independent nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and relies on donations to run its program each year

In fact Mesa County Valley School District 51 doesnrsquot help fund the organization with money It does however donate office space and a district email ad-dress both critical to the organizationrsquos success

ldquoOur relationship with school district 51 allows us direct access to teachers making it much easier to work with them to integrate

our civics lessons into their class-room curriculumrdquo Graf said

Kids Voting is also offered to Plateau Valley District 50 private schools such as Holy Family Inter-mountain Adventist Academy and Grand Valley Christian High School and some home schools and other organizations The program is open to all educators

Kids Voting creates lesson plans that fit into a civicssocial studies curriculum from grades K-12

ldquoKids are our future in more ways than onerdquo Graf said ldquoAfter all pretty soon these kids could be involved with making decisions that affect all of us Helping them learn to become an active and informed voter is of critical importancerdquo

Kids Voting pulls actual candidates and issues from the adult general ballot during every annual election including local regional and national races and issues and assigns them to different grade levels When the adult ballot items are unsuitable or too complex for kids Kids Voting creates an opinion question for students to consider

Kids Voting Executive Director Martha Graf

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For example this year at the K-5 levels Kids Voting offered the question of whether or not kids should have to wear school uniforms which is something that would directly affect their daily lives (They overwhelmingly voted no) The middle school and high-school students considered a campaign finance question differ-ent from the one faced by adults but one that got students thinking about this important issue

ldquoOur volunteers help with voter registration drives at schools and talk to students to get anecdotes after an election to find out whyhow they votedrdquo Graf said ldquoThey help plan fundraising banquets like the upcom-ing celebration at Colorado Mesa University on February 21 and other events Some serve on committees such as the classroom partnership committee deciding what should be on the ballot There are also fundrais-ing efforts speaking to groups and other outreach activities availablerdquo

Linda Reeves 62 is a Kids Voting board member who has been in-volved with the organization since its beginning in 1996

ldquoAs a retired American history and government teacher I believe Kids Voting is working to support student achievement and understanding as a community resourcerdquo Reeves said ldquoThe organization promotes an un-derstanding of how our government works the importance of voting as an informed voter and the need for kids to become involved in their com-munity state and nationrdquo

The process Kids Voting uses leads students to think independently first and then decide what they believe about the person running and what heshe stands for

ldquoWe want kids to understand that they donrsquot just have to go for the re-publican or the democratrdquo Graf said ldquoThey should consider all candidates Kids might find their opinions dif-fer from their parentsrsquo relativesrsquo or friendsrsquo They need to know they can always change their minds Voting

is a private decision They can say theyrsquoll vote one way but do the opposite if they want Peer pressure or adult influence should only be part of their information-gathering processrdquo

Board member Dan Flenniken 65 and

program director for Mass Communi-cations at Colorado Mesa University has been involved with Kids Voting for three years

ldquoKids Voting Mesa County is non-partisan and places a great deal of value on our youth and their future rolerdquo he said ldquoThink about it That 12-year-old student will be voting in six years She needs to understand the responsibility and importance of her role in our governmentrdquo

Reeves has helped determine student ballots developed lessons for teachers trained teachers and worked with students on writing newspaper articles and video inter-viewing Colorado candidates

ldquoEducators canrsquot do it alonerdquo Reeves said ldquoStudent success relies on the participation of students par-ents educators and communityrdquo

The turnout for the November mock election at participating schools and home schools was an impressive 17000+ students

Herersquos a look at voter turnout by grade levels elementary schools 899 percent middle schools 857 percent high schools 545 percent Delivering Kids Voting to high-school students is the toughest because not all take social studies classes during the election season which is where the program is typically included

ldquoAfter we complete an election itrsquos easy to go lsquoWhew Glad thatrsquos overrsquordquo Flenniken said ldquoIn the meantime the process of educating our youth about civics is a year-round taskrdquo

For more information about Kids Voting volunteering or attending the Civics Celebration Banquet on February 21 call Graf at 245-3414 or visit wwwkidsvotingmcorg Inter-ested seniors can also call RSVP at 243-9839

Over 17000 students participated in the recent mock election

a Involve your loved one in preparations asmuch as possible with tasks such as signingcards decorating and filling stockings

a Be sure to have all medications filled and ready before the hustle and bustle begins

a Evaluate environment where you will celebrate and identify a place for quiet andrest note barriers to safety

a Educate guests in advance of changes sincethey last saw your loved one

a Be mindful of noise A childrsquos toy orvideogames can create over stimulating background noises

a Choose which holiday traditions are most important to you and your family and prioritize

a Utilize your support system to get extra time for shopping and errands

a Prepare ahead ask for help educate thoseclose to you of your needs and most of alltake care of yourself

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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18 travel amp recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

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The old Appleton general store is now a home

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

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Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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

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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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

Monument Home CareBest Caregivers in the Valley

2829 North Avenue bull Solarus Square 102 bull Grand Junction CO 81501

Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is now available on the Western Slope

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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Call now for an appointment

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

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Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

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Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

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John Perry racing in Granby

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Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

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Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

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Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

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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

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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 216-8236

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

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Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

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Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

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Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

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Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

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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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

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Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

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Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

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ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

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Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

14 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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By Marsha Kearns

The 2012 election season is over and the children of Mesa County

have spoken If they had their say Mitt Romney would be president and Scott Tipton would have been ousted by Tisha Casida Third-party candi-dates would also be energized and en-thused by the kidsrsquo response to alterna-tive options to the two-party norm

ldquoThe adults involved in Kids Voting are always fascinated to see how kids interpret the issues and voterdquo Kids Voting Mesa County Ex-ecutive Director Martha Graf said ldquoSure most of them vote like their parents But occasionally we find kids surprising us and themselves by veering away from what they hear at home about electionsrdquo

Kids Voting recently became a member agency of RSVP which matches senior volunteers with rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout Mesa County Why is Kids Voting of interest to seniors What draws adults of all ages to par-ticipate in this particular effort with students of all ages

ldquoOlder people understand the value and importance of civic participa-tion particularly votingrdquo Graf 49 said ldquoSeniors know that people have died to preserve this privilege for all of us and theyrsquore passionate about doing their part to pass on that pas-sion and sense of responsibilityrdquo

Kids Voting has a clear vision with a vital purpose build a strong com-munity of engaged responsible citi-zenry through early civic education involvement and voting

Although it is supported by school districts and home schools through-

Seniors encourage civics and voting among Mesa County kids

out the county Kids Voting is a private independent nonprofit and nonpartisan organization and relies on donations to run its program each year

In fact Mesa County Valley School District 51 doesnrsquot help fund the organization with money It does however donate office space and a district email ad-dress both critical to the organizationrsquos success

ldquoOur relationship with school district 51 allows us direct access to teachers making it much easier to work with them to integrate

our civics lessons into their class-room curriculumrdquo Graf said

Kids Voting is also offered to Plateau Valley District 50 private schools such as Holy Family Inter-mountain Adventist Academy and Grand Valley Christian High School and some home schools and other organizations The program is open to all educators

Kids Voting creates lesson plans that fit into a civicssocial studies curriculum from grades K-12

ldquoKids are our future in more ways than onerdquo Graf said ldquoAfter all pretty soon these kids could be involved with making decisions that affect all of us Helping them learn to become an active and informed voter is of critical importancerdquo

Kids Voting pulls actual candidates and issues from the adult general ballot during every annual election including local regional and national races and issues and assigns them to different grade levels When the adult ballot items are unsuitable or too complex for kids Kids Voting creates an opinion question for students to consider

Kids Voting Executive Director Martha Graf

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Happy Hour - open sew time for any sewing quilting or embroidery project

Black Sheep Gathering - open sew time to work on any wool project

Wacky Wednesday - visit us the second Wednesday of the month for great savings

Fall Class schedule now available - dozens of classes to choose from

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Come see the newest sewing machines from JANOMEjust in time for the holidays

For a complete class listing visit us on the web at wwwquilterscornergjcom or call 970-255-8838

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 15

For example this year at the K-5 levels Kids Voting offered the question of whether or not kids should have to wear school uniforms which is something that would directly affect their daily lives (They overwhelmingly voted no) The middle school and high-school students considered a campaign finance question differ-ent from the one faced by adults but one that got students thinking about this important issue

ldquoOur volunteers help with voter registration drives at schools and talk to students to get anecdotes after an election to find out whyhow they votedrdquo Graf said ldquoThey help plan fundraising banquets like the upcom-ing celebration at Colorado Mesa University on February 21 and other events Some serve on committees such as the classroom partnership committee deciding what should be on the ballot There are also fundrais-ing efforts speaking to groups and other outreach activities availablerdquo

Linda Reeves 62 is a Kids Voting board member who has been in-volved with the organization since its beginning in 1996

ldquoAs a retired American history and government teacher I believe Kids Voting is working to support student achievement and understanding as a community resourcerdquo Reeves said ldquoThe organization promotes an un-derstanding of how our government works the importance of voting as an informed voter and the need for kids to become involved in their com-munity state and nationrdquo

The process Kids Voting uses leads students to think independently first and then decide what they believe about the person running and what heshe stands for

ldquoWe want kids to understand that they donrsquot just have to go for the re-publican or the democratrdquo Graf said ldquoThey should consider all candidates Kids might find their opinions dif-fer from their parentsrsquo relativesrsquo or friendsrsquo They need to know they can always change their minds Voting

is a private decision They can say theyrsquoll vote one way but do the opposite if they want Peer pressure or adult influence should only be part of their information-gathering processrdquo

Board member Dan Flenniken 65 and

program director for Mass Communi-cations at Colorado Mesa University has been involved with Kids Voting for three years

ldquoKids Voting Mesa County is non-partisan and places a great deal of value on our youth and their future rolerdquo he said ldquoThink about it That 12-year-old student will be voting in six years She needs to understand the responsibility and importance of her role in our governmentrdquo

Reeves has helped determine student ballots developed lessons for teachers trained teachers and worked with students on writing newspaper articles and video inter-viewing Colorado candidates

ldquoEducators canrsquot do it alonerdquo Reeves said ldquoStudent success relies on the participation of students par-ents educators and communityrdquo

The turnout for the November mock election at participating schools and home schools was an impressive 17000+ students

Herersquos a look at voter turnout by grade levels elementary schools 899 percent middle schools 857 percent high schools 545 percent Delivering Kids Voting to high-school students is the toughest because not all take social studies classes during the election season which is where the program is typically included

ldquoAfter we complete an election itrsquos easy to go lsquoWhew Glad thatrsquos overrsquordquo Flenniken said ldquoIn the meantime the process of educating our youth about civics is a year-round taskrdquo

For more information about Kids Voting volunteering or attending the Civics Celebration Banquet on February 21 call Graf at 245-3414 or visit wwwkidsvotingmcorg Inter-ested seniors can also call RSVP at 243-9839

Over 17000 students participated in the recent mock election

a Involve your loved one in preparations asmuch as possible with tasks such as signingcards decorating and filling stockings

a Be sure to have all medications filled and ready before the hustle and bustle begins

a Evaluate environment where you will celebrate and identify a place for quiet andrest note barriers to safety

a Educate guests in advance of changes sincethey last saw your loved one

a Be mindful of noise A childrsquos toy orvideogames can create over stimulating background noises

a Choose which holiday traditions are most important to you and your family and prioritize

a Utilize your support system to get extra time for shopping and errands

a Prepare ahead ask for help educate thoseclose to you of your needs and most of alltake care of yourself

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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18 travel amp recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

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The old Appleton general store is now a home

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

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Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

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name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

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And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

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Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

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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

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

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 216-8236

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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Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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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Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

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Professional Tile Installer Insured and bonded You purchase tile I provide everything else Special discounts Call Bill for a free estimate 245-3344

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Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

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Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

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249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

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2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

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BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

wwwstmarygjorg

An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 15

For example this year at the K-5 levels Kids Voting offered the question of whether or not kids should have to wear school uniforms which is something that would directly affect their daily lives (They overwhelmingly voted no) The middle school and high-school students considered a campaign finance question differ-ent from the one faced by adults but one that got students thinking about this important issue

ldquoOur volunteers help with voter registration drives at schools and talk to students to get anecdotes after an election to find out whyhow they votedrdquo Graf said ldquoThey help plan fundraising banquets like the upcom-ing celebration at Colorado Mesa University on February 21 and other events Some serve on committees such as the classroom partnership committee deciding what should be on the ballot There are also fundrais-ing efforts speaking to groups and other outreach activities availablerdquo

Linda Reeves 62 is a Kids Voting board member who has been in-volved with the organization since its beginning in 1996

ldquoAs a retired American history and government teacher I believe Kids Voting is working to support student achievement and understanding as a community resourcerdquo Reeves said ldquoThe organization promotes an un-derstanding of how our government works the importance of voting as an informed voter and the need for kids to become involved in their com-munity state and nationrdquo

The process Kids Voting uses leads students to think independently first and then decide what they believe about the person running and what heshe stands for

ldquoWe want kids to understand that they donrsquot just have to go for the re-publican or the democratrdquo Graf said ldquoThey should consider all candidates Kids might find their opinions dif-fer from their parentsrsquo relativesrsquo or friendsrsquo They need to know they can always change their minds Voting

is a private decision They can say theyrsquoll vote one way but do the opposite if they want Peer pressure or adult influence should only be part of their information-gathering processrdquo

Board member Dan Flenniken 65 and

program director for Mass Communi-cations at Colorado Mesa University has been involved with Kids Voting for three years

ldquoKids Voting Mesa County is non-partisan and places a great deal of value on our youth and their future rolerdquo he said ldquoThink about it That 12-year-old student will be voting in six years She needs to understand the responsibility and importance of her role in our governmentrdquo

Reeves has helped determine student ballots developed lessons for teachers trained teachers and worked with students on writing newspaper articles and video inter-viewing Colorado candidates

ldquoEducators canrsquot do it alonerdquo Reeves said ldquoStudent success relies on the participation of students par-ents educators and communityrdquo

The turnout for the November mock election at participating schools and home schools was an impressive 17000+ students

Herersquos a look at voter turnout by grade levels elementary schools 899 percent middle schools 857 percent high schools 545 percent Delivering Kids Voting to high-school students is the toughest because not all take social studies classes during the election season which is where the program is typically included

ldquoAfter we complete an election itrsquos easy to go lsquoWhew Glad thatrsquos overrsquordquo Flenniken said ldquoIn the meantime the process of educating our youth about civics is a year-round taskrdquo

For more information about Kids Voting volunteering or attending the Civics Celebration Banquet on February 21 call Graf at 245-3414 or visit wwwkidsvotingmcorg Inter-ested seniors can also call RSVP at 243-9839

Over 17000 students participated in the recent mock election

a Involve your loved one in preparations asmuch as possible with tasks such as signingcards decorating and filling stockings

a Be sure to have all medications filled and ready before the hustle and bustle begins

a Evaluate environment where you will celebrate and identify a place for quiet andrest note barriers to safety

a Educate guests in advance of changes sincethey last saw your loved one

a Be mindful of noise A childrsquos toy orvideogames can create over stimulating background noises

a Choose which holiday traditions are most important to you and your family and prioritize

a Utilize your support system to get extra time for shopping and errands

a Prepare ahead ask for help educate thoseclose to you of your needs and most of alltake care of yourself

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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18 travel amp recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

We want to sayldquoThank yourdquo

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The old Appleton general store is now a home

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

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Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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YOUR WAY

24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

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New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

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32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Open Monday - Saturday 930 am - 530 pm

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

Monument Home CareBest Caregivers in the Valley

2829 North Avenue bull Solarus Square 102 bull Grand Junction CO 81501

Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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We can help in so many waysbull Caring CompanionshipFriendshipbull PersonalHygiene Carebull Dressing Bathing Eatingbull Meal PlanningPreparationGrocery Shoppingbull Transportation to doctorsErrandsbull Laundry amp weekly linen washing

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

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Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

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Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

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Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

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is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

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to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

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wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

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John Perry racing in Granby

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Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

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Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

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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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

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Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

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Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

16 laugHing matterS wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Laughing MattersThe four stages of life Submitted by Louis Padilla

Stage 1 You believe in Santa ClausStage 2 You donrsquot believe in Santa

ClausStage 3 You are Santa ClausStage 4 You look like Santa Claus

A womanrsquos revenge Submitted by Gina Gonzalez

ldquoCash check or chargerdquo I asked after folding the items the woman wished to purchase

As she fumbled for her wallet I no-ticed a remote control for a television set in her purse

ldquoDo you always carry your TV re-moterdquo I asked

ldquoNordquo she replied ldquoBut my husband refused to come shopping with me and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legallyrdquo

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford

My wife sat down next to me as I

flipped through the channelsldquoWhatrsquos on TVrdquo she askedldquoDustrdquo I saidAnd thatrsquos how the fight started

I love my grandkids Submitted by Lauren VanGundy

The other day my 7-year-old grand-son came to visit He said ldquoGrandma do you have any pillsrdquo

ldquoWhat kind of pillsrdquo I askedldquoYou knowrdquo he said ldquothe kind of

pills you take when you donrsquot know whatrsquos wrong with yourdquo

A conversation in heaven Submitted by Keri Manley

Sylvia Hi WandaWanda Sylvia hi Howrsquod you dieSylvia I froze to deathWanda How horribleSylvia It wasnrsquot so bad After I quit

shaking from the cold I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death What about you

Wanda I died of a massive heart attack I suspected that my husband

was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act But instead I found him all by himself in the den watching TV

Sylvia So what happenedWanda I was so sure there was an-

other woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking I ran up into the attic and searched and down into the base-ment Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally I was so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died

Sylvia Too bad you didnrsquot look in the freezerhellip wersquod both still be alive

The hypnotist Submitted by Erik Clark

Claude the hypnotist was invited to the senior center to provide the entertainment for the night

ldquoIrsquom here to put you in a trancerdquo Claude said ldquoI intend to hypnotize each and every member in the audi-encerdquo

The excitement was almost electric as he withdrew a beautiful antique

pocket watch from his coatldquoI want you each to keep your eyes

on this antique watchrdquo Claude said ldquoItrsquos very special Itrsquos been in my fam-ily for six generationsrdquo

He began swinging the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting The crowd was mesmer-ized by its polished surface Hun-dreds of eyes followed the watch un-til it suddenly slipped from Claudersquos fingers and fell to the floor breaking into pieces

ldquoSrdquo Claude exclaimedIt took three days to clean up the

senior center and Claude was never invited back

Wisdom gained with age Submitted by Jackie Pinkham

Now that Irsquom ldquoolderrdquo herersquos what Irsquove discovered

1 I started out with nothing and I still have most of it

2 My wild oats have turned into prunes and All Bran

3 I finally got my head together Now my body is falling apart

4 Funny I donrsquot remember being absent minded

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The Independence I wantand the Support I need

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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We are always looking for ways to make individual residents feel athome and to help families feel welcome giving them the peace of

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18 travel amp recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

Senior Homecare by Angels

Announcing NEW TOURS FOR 2013

607 28 14 Road bull Grand Junction CO 81506 bull 434-6494

All tours depart from Grand JunctionCall for detailed flyers and pricing

Terry EakleEscorting Custom Tours

from Grand JunctionSince 1985

JANUARY ~ Hawaiian Cruise HolidaySail to Maui Kauai the Big Island and enjoy The Stars and Stripes tour of Honolulu

APRIL ~ Southern Nights amp Southern Lights The Golden IslesSpring visit to Savannah Charleston Jekyll Island St Simons Island and St Augustine

MAY ~ Denver Spring Theatre WeekendldquoGuys and Dollsrdquo ldquoLes Miserablesrdquo and ldquoSense and Sensibility ndash the Musicalrdquo

AUGUST ~ Alaska Cruise amp Tour5 day tour explores Fairbanks Denali and Mt McKinley plus 7-day Inside Passage cruise on Sapphire Princess

Santa Lucia celebration Photo by Lena Granefeltimage-bankswedenseSpecializing in Escorted Local

National amp International Senior Group Travel

SeniorGroup

TravelSpecialTieS

Call for informationreservations and toreceive a free newsletterPayment plansavailablecall for details Margaret Krabbe

PO Box 2142 bull Montrose CO 81402

Phone (970) 240-3020 Email mkrabbemontrosenet

THE BEST OF EASTERN CANADAApril 20 - 28 2013

fEaTurINGhellip Montreal = Quebec City = Ottawa = Niagara Falls = Toronto

Highlights of Trip Include Breakfast Cruise of the Ottawa River

VIA Rail from Ottawa to TorontoMaid of the Mist Cruise at Niagara Falls

Make your reservations as space is filling fast for this GREAT TRIPhellip

Wishing you a Joyous and Happy Holiday Season with Family and Friends Thank You for your Good

Words amp Business in 2012 You are the BEST

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

We want to sayldquoThank yourdquo

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The old Appleton general store is now a home

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n Nutritious snacks and noon meal

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

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Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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)

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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

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

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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YOUR WAY

24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

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New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

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30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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located inside Dunnagan Chiropractic145 S Cascade Ave in Montrose

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36 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

implants for individual tooth replacementbull Do your surgery asleep or awakebull We work with your general dentistbull Conventional Mini amp Orthodontic Implants

wwwmontroseomscom9702404485 bull 600 S Park Avenue bull Montrose CO 81401

Craig T Cayo DDS Dorcha W Boisen DDS

MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

Va l u E

And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

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THE NAME TO KNOW

THE BRAND TO TRUST

THE COMPANY THAT DELIVERS

YOUR DRYING EXPERTS

WATER DAMAGE

The cast of the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will perform their holiday show through the first of the year

AttentionBEACON Advertisers

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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

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address

city state zip

telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

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2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

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2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom laugHing matterS 17

5 All reports are in Life is now of-ficially unfair

6 If all is not lost where is it7 It is easier to get older than it is

to get wiser8 Some days yoursquore the dog some

days yoursquore the hydrant9 I wish the buck stopped here I

sure could use a few10 Kids in the back seat cause ac-

cidents11 Accidents in the back seat cause

kids12 Itrsquos hard to make a comeback

when you havenrsquot been anywhere13 The only time the world beats

a path to your door is when yoursquore in the bathroom

14 If God wanted me to touch my toes he would have put them on my knees

15 When Irsquom finally holding all the cards why does everyone decide to play chess

16 Itrsquos not hard to meet expenses theyrsquore everywhere

17 The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth

18 These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafterhellipI go somewhere to get something and then wonder what Irsquom here after

19 Funny I donrsquot remember be-inghellipabsent minded

Senior pick up line Submitted by Randy Harrison

An elderly gentleman in his 80s walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is well-groomed and well-dressed with a great looking suit with a flower in his lapel

Seated at the bar is an elderly but fine-looking lady in her 70s

The man walks over sits next to her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo

A bigger turkey Submitted by Ivy Craig

A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but she couldnrsquot find one big enough for her family

ldquoDo these turkeys get any biggerrdquo she asked a stock boy

ldquoNo marsquoamrdquo the stock boy replied ldquoTheyrsquore deadrdquo

Dementia test Submitted by Karen Jones

Itrsquos that time of year for us to take the annual senior citizen dementia test As we grow older itrsquos important to keep mentally alert If you donrsquot use it you lose it Below is a way to gauge how your memory compares to last year The test is only four ques-tions long so some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty Write down your answer next to the ques-tion Take the test below to deter-mine if yoursquore losing it or not The answers are printed below the set of questions Relax clear your mind get your pen or pencil ready and begin

1 What do you put in a toaster2 Say ldquosilkrdquo five times Now spell

ldquosilkrdquo What do cows drink3 If a red house is made from red

bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks what is a green house made from

4 Without using a calculator solve the following problem

You are driving a bus from Lon-don to Milford Haven in Wales In London 17 people get on the bus In Reading 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on In Swindon 2 people get off and 4 get on In Car-diff 1 person gets off and 16 people get on In Swansea 3 people get off and 5 people get on In Carmathen 6 people get off and 3 get on You then arrive at Milford Haven

Without scrolling back to review herersquos the question How old is the bus driver

Have your answers written down Well here are the real answers

1 You put bread in a toaster If you said ldquotoastrdquo you might be losing it But there still might be hope

2 Cows drink water If you said ldquomilkrdquo your brain is overstressed and may even overheat

3 Greenhouses are made of glass 4 Donrsquot you remember your own age

Or did you forget that it was you driving the bus

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18 travel amp recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

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The old Appleton general store is now a home

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

(970) 2410209569 S Westgate Drive 4

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Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

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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

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

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Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

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Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

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Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

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

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Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

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Real Estate for Rent

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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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

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13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

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An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

18 travel amp recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandi Cameron

Christmas celebrations are often influenced by our

heritage We cherish the tra-ditional elements that fondly connect our DNA to relatives of yesteryear Cultural habits are integrated (often subtly) into various aspects of an-nual traditions For instance why does one insist on maintaining the tradition of tucking a large orange into the toe of a Christmas stocking un-derneath the sprinkling of unshelled Brazil nuts walnuts hazel nuts and almonds This is undoubtedly a car-ryover from a time when fresh fruits and nuts were a scarce seasonal item and considered quite precious Of course this was also a time when the stocking may have been the only gift Nonetheless a tradition is a tradi-tion and the stocking hung by the fireplace to await Christmas morning would somehow seem incomplete without the addition of the orange and a few nuts

Immigrants have come in waves to the US Western Europeans came to our eastern shores in the early decades and brought their traditions with them Within a century or so peoples from many nations (and many customs) became part of Americarsquos composition

As we reflect on this season many cultures represented locally are linked to some interesting Christmas customs

LatinoApproximately one-sixth of the

residents of western Colorado are culturally Latino Las Posadas (mean-ing ldquothe innsrdquo) on December 16 com-memorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem After dark a procession

is led by two children The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro When the owner of one of the houses learns who his guests are he jubilantly throws open the doors and bids them welcome All kneel around the manger scene and offer songs of welcome ldquoAve Ma-riasrdquo and a prayer Now itrsquos time for the pintildeata hung from the ceiling or a tree After it is struck open by a child with a stick the guests celebrate with food and dancing

ScandinavianSanta Lucia Day on December 13

is a day when gnomes and trolls run wild and there is no work allowed In Sweden this day is celebrated with

processions led by a young Lucia a historic Christian martyr

in a white robe with a crown of lights on her head and a can-

dle in her hand The tradition of making candles

for the Advent wreath is enjoyed by many

At 5 pm Christmas Eve in Norway the bells ring out for Christ-

mas signaling itrsquos time for dinner at home or

with relatives The risengrynsgroslasht (hot rice pudding) is a traditional dish The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree and are opened after dinner The Julenisse is a cross between Father Christmas and a nisse a humanoid mythical

Christmas traditions around the world

Senior Homecare by Angels

Announcing NEW TOURS FOR 2013

607 28 14 Road bull Grand Junction CO 81506 bull 434-6494

All tours depart from Grand JunctionCall for detailed flyers and pricing

Terry EakleEscorting Custom Tours

from Grand JunctionSince 1985

JANUARY ~ Hawaiian Cruise HolidaySail to Maui Kauai the Big Island and enjoy The Stars and Stripes tour of Honolulu

APRIL ~ Southern Nights amp Southern Lights The Golden IslesSpring visit to Savannah Charleston Jekyll Island St Simons Island and St Augustine

MAY ~ Denver Spring Theatre WeekendldquoGuys and Dollsrdquo ldquoLes Miserablesrdquo and ldquoSense and Sensibility ndash the Musicalrdquo

AUGUST ~ Alaska Cruise amp Tour5 day tour explores Fairbanks Denali and Mt McKinley plus 7-day Inside Passage cruise on Sapphire Princess

Santa Lucia celebration Photo by Lena Granefeltimage-bankswedenseSpecializing in Escorted Local

National amp International Senior Group Travel

SeniorGroup

TravelSpecialTieS

Call for informationreservations and toreceive a free newsletterPayment plansavailablecall for details Margaret Krabbe

PO Box 2142 bull Montrose CO 81402

Phone (970) 240-3020 Email mkrabbemontrosenet

THE BEST OF EASTERN CANADAApril 20 - 28 2013

fEaTurINGhellip Montreal = Quebec City = Ottawa = Niagara Falls = Toronto

Highlights of Trip Include Breakfast Cruise of the Ottawa River

VIA Rail from Ottawa to TorontoMaid of the Mist Cruise at Niagara Falls

Make your reservations as space is filling fast for this GREAT TRIPhellip

Wishing you a Joyous and Happy Holiday Season with Family and Friends Thank You for your Good

Words amp Business in 2012 You are the BEST

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

We want to sayldquoThank yourdquo

to our communitypartners for10 years of

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The old Appleton general store is now a home

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

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n Nutritious snacks and noon meal

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

(970) 2410209569 S Westgate Drive 4

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Clean economical solar power helps our entire community We at High Noon Solar appreciate your business

Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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

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

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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YOUR WAY

24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is now available on the Western Slope

located inside Dunnagan Chiropractic145 S Cascade Ave in Montrose

970-252-3360

Non-Invasive Treatment forAnti-aging Asthma Autism Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Crohnrsquos Disease Cancer Treatment Recovery Diabetes Epilepsy Fibromyalgia Syndrome Lupus Lyme Disease Multiple Sclerosis Parkinsonrsquos Rheumatoid Arthritis Sports Injuries Stroke and Surgery Recovery

Call us today970-252-3360

or visit our websitewwwdchyperbaricscomto learn more about the

benefits of mHBT

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36 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

implants for individual tooth replacementbull Do your surgery asleep or awakebull We work with your general dentistbull Conventional Mini amp Orthodontic Implants

wwwmontroseomscom9702404485 bull 600 S Park Avenue bull Montrose CO 81401

Craig T Cayo DDS Dorcha W Boisen DDS

MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

Va l u E

And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E24 7 W A T E R F I R E H A Z M A T

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THE NAME TO KNOW

THE BRAND TO TRUST

THE COMPANY THAT DELIVERS

YOUR DRYING EXPERTS

WATER DAMAGE

The cast of the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will perform their holiday show through the first of the year

AttentionBEACON Advertisers

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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 Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

Grand Junction amp telluride

2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

Montrose and delta

2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom travel amp recreation 19

creature with his red stocking cap and long white beard The Julenisse wears knee breeches hand-knitted stockings a Norwegian sweater and a homespun jacket The nisse is helpful as long as he gets his Christmas porridge or Christmas beer and lefse (soft Norwegian flatbread) on Christmas Eve

GermanAccording to legend on

Christmas Eve ldquorivers turn to wine animals speak to each oth-er tree blossoms bear fruit moun-tains open up to reveal precious gems and church bells can be heard ringing from the bottom of the seardquo Of course only the pure in heart can witness this Christmas magic All others must content themselves with traditional German celebrating which begins December 6 St Nicho-las Day During the night St Nicho-las the patron saint of children hops from house to house carrying a book of sins in which all of the misdeeds of the children are written

The modern Christmas tree was likely born in eighth century Germany when St Boniface cut down an oak tree that was central to nature worship of a particular tribe A fir tree grew in its place becoming a symbol of Christianity Today close to the deco-rated tree are laid brilliantly decorated plates for each family member loaded with fruits nuts marzipan chocolate and biscuits Carols are sung sometimes sparklers are lit the Christmas story is read and gifts are opened Christmas Day dinner con-sists of a plump roast goose Christ-stollen (sweet bread with dried fruit) and other regional dishes

ItalianThe wise men (or ldquopraeseperdquo)

are one of the main features of the Italian Christmas celebration The baby Jesus is placed in the manger

on Christmas Eve Although Babbo Natale (Father Christ-mas) and giving presents on

Christmas are becoming more common the main day for gift

giving is Epiphany usually held on January 6 when the three wise men gave baby Jesus their gifts Presents are brought by La Befana an old

woman who arrives in the night to fill childrenrsquos stockings

ScotsUntil this century the birth of

Christ was celebrated reverently with more jubilant festivities on New Yearrsquos Day and Twelfth Night (Janu-ary 6) The French Homme est neacute (Man is Born) is thought by some to be the origin of Hogmanay the Scotsrsquo term for New Yearrsquos Day

One Celtic custom involves the ceremonial burning of winter per-sonified by the Cailleach a divine hag The burning of the carved wood symbolized the end of any bad luck and ill feelings and a fresh begin-

ning for the new year Celts share the custom of lighting a candle at Christmas-time to light the way of a stranger On the Night of Candles candles are placed in every window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve Shop-keepers give custom-ers Yule Candles as a symbol of goodwill

This season of good cheer brings out the

best in most people Christmas the cornucopia of traditions draws fami-lies together through the weeks of festivities Each generation chooses to celebrate the familiar loving the childhood memories of sugarplums and fairy tales while still seeking the true reason for the season

As we reflect on our personal Christmas traditions may it also be a time to honor those who came be-fore us influencing in some degree who we are today

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20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

We want to sayldquoThank yourdquo

to our communitypartners for10 years of

successful business(970) 263-0202

The old Appleton general store is now a home

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

(970) 2410209569 S Westgate Drive 4

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This season High Noon Solar would like to thank our over 500 clients here in the Grand Valley

Clean economical solar power helps our entire community We at High Noon Solar appreciate your business

Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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

24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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Bring the old lights to us

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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9702618368

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Open Monday - Saturday 930 am - 530 pm

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

Monument Home CareBest Caregivers in the Valley

2829 North Avenue bull Solarus Square 102 bull Grand Junction CO 81501

Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

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Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

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Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

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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

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

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 216-8236

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

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Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

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m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

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7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

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12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

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Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

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Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

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Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

20 local lore wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Sandy Barney

Mesa County is made up of many communities that have been

around for decadesmdashsome even more than a century Appleton is one of those communities

Some residents consider Appleton to be roughly located north of I-70 to K or L Road and between 22 and 25 Roads

In the late 1800s it was known as Hollandville named after one of the first settlers of the area As the com-munity grew the residents changed the name to Appleton because the area was largely made up of apple growers

In a short time a gen-eral store K-12 school feed mill garage sugar beet dump blacksmith shop and canning factory were built

A brown wooden house with colorful stained glass windows sits on the corner of 24 Road and H Road Now a local residence the house was once a staple of the Appleton communitymdashthe general store Fred and Claire Coffman were the first owners of the store having built it in 1903 Fred was a meat cutter so many Appleton residents had the luxury of freshly cut meat for meals

ldquoHe had penny candy we used to buyrdquo Appleton resident Penny Ab-ney 64 said ldquoI remember he wore bibbed overalls and lived in the back of the storerdquo

Abney worked at the store when she was 14

ldquoI didnrsquot work at the store until after Fred died and someone else had bought the storerdquo Abney said

ldquoI worked for Darlene and Kenny Elliott who put a soda fountain in the store when they owned itrdquo

Lois and Donald Kanaly bought the building in 1978 Donald was in the construction business at the time and jumped at the chance to buy it He remodeled the building wanting to preserve the country store atmo-sphere He placed an old potbelly stove at the entrance fruit basket lights hanging from the ceiling a

wooden laid floor and intri-cate wood-carvings throughout

He rented out the building as a recep-tion hall for about a year Then one day he came home to tell Lois they were going to sell their house and live in the old store

Donald died several years ago but Lois and her son still live there

ldquoItrsquos really comfortablerdquo Lois 85 said ldquoWe have enjoyed living here This is an old neighborhood and we have had the same neighbors for yearsrdquo

Another significant piece of the communityrsquos history the Appleton School was built in 1911 and origi-nally housed the first through 12th grade It was formed from the Lo-back Columbine and part of the Pomona school district making it the first consolidated school in Colorado

Several years later the school was integrated into School District 51 Superintendent I K Boltz decided to close the 36-student high school and the final graduation ceremony was in 1953 In the fall the remaining high school students were given the choice to attend Fruita High School

Appleton was once full of applesHappy Happy HolidaysHappy Happy Holidays

We want to sayldquoThank yourdquo

to our communitypartners for10 years of

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The old Appleton general store is now a home

Senior Daybreak changedboth our

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

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n Nutritious snacks and noon meal

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A safe and stimulating day care program for seniors a break for the caregiver

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

(970) 2410209569 S Westgate Drive 4

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This season High Noon Solar would like to thank our over 500 clients here in the Grand Valley

Clean economical solar power helps our entire community We at High Noon Solar appreciate your business

Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

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Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

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Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

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Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

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Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

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Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

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Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

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m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

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25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

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Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

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Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

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he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom local lore 21

or Grand Junction High School The stucco school burned down

on October 22 1955 but the audito-rium survived and still stands today Abney was in the second grade when it caught fire

ldquoMy mom and I watched the school burn downrdquo Abney said ldquoMr Sto-baugh was the principal at the time They bussed us to Hunter School which was on 21 and J Road We started back to the new school when I was in the third graderdquo

The auditorium is still part of the school which is now Appleton Elementary The cause of the fire isnrsquot certain but Abneyrsquos father Gerald Grover 88 also recalled the fire that demolished one of Appletonrsquos original churches

ldquoThe Church of the Grand Valley was built in 1899rdquo Gro-ver said ldquoAB Long was the founder of the church but it burned to the ground in 1917rdquo

Leland Thrailkill 76 was born and raised in Appleton His father Au-drey came to Grand Junction from Missouri in 1894 and worked as a gunsmith

ldquoHe had one of the biggest gun

collections in the countryrdquo Thrailkill said ldquoWhat is left of it is downtown at the Museum of Western Coloradordquo

Children that didnrsquot walk to school usually rode the Appleton horse-drawn school wagon or the Interur-ban Railway which ran through the fruit belt between downtown Grand Junction and Fruita

Some Appleton residents have lived in the community for years Appleton Elementary Health Assis-tant Linda Cuevas 47 has never lived

anywhere elseldquoMy kids were the

fourth generation to attend the elementary schoolrdquo Cuevas said ldquoAppleton still has that small community feel that has always been present The his-tory that is tied to the school and the commu-nity has been kept alive all these yearsrdquo

Appleton Elementary School has cookbooks

for sale containing some written history of the school and commu-nity recipes photos and stories from alumni Cookbooks are $10 each and can be purchased at the schoolrsquos main office located at 2358 H Road in Grand Junction

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Appletonrsquos first ldquobusrdquo was a horse-drawn school wagon Photo courtesy of the Museum of Western Colorado

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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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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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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RETIREMENT LIVING

YOUR WAY

24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

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32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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Used amp refurbished transmissions also available

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

Monument Home CareBest Caregivers in the Valley

2829 North Avenue bull Solarus Square 102 bull Grand Junction CO 81501

Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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36 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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Call now for an appointment

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

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Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

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Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

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Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

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Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

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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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3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

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31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

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Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

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An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

22 recreation wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

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

activities offered by the Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Depart-ment To register call 254-3866 or visit wwwgjcityorg

New Winter Activity GuideThe 2013 Winter Activity Guide will be available at wwwgjcityorg begin-ning December 15 and will be mailed out to participants on December 28 Check out all the exciting events and activities planned for the new year

December 550+ Holiday light tourGet in the holiday spirit while you relax and enjoy the hidden gems of the cityrsquos best light displays Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies Cost is $5 Participants will be picked up at Lincoln Park Barn at 6 pm and will be dropped off at the barn after the tour Must be age 50 or older to participate

December 8Jingle Bell RunStart off the Christmas season with a runwalk at Long Family Memo-rial Park Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and race goodies Remember to come with bells on and in your best Santa suit Cost is $24 for the 5K starting at 9 am and $19 for the 1K starting at 10 am The cost increases by $5 the day of the race so register early

December 8KOOL KruiseEnjoy a holiday movie at the Avalon Theatre visit with Santa then let us drive you around to see the best Christmas lights Grand Junction has to offer Movie times are 430 pm and 730 pm Light tour times are 530 pm 630 pm and 730 pm This event is open to all ages Prereg-istration cost is $5 but is $7 the day of the event

December 14Chocolate WalkExperience downtown Grand Junc-

tionrsquos holiday charm during a walk-ing tour of beautiful Main Street Choose between an Art on the Corner Tour or History Tour Receive a commemorative mug filled with Enstromrsquos hot chocolate Register by December 8

Senior Recreation Center special eventDecember 20Join other seniors for a meal and dancing at 10 am Cost is $3 when you preregister or $5 at the door

FRUITA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESTo register for any of the following activities call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit wwwfruitaorg Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted

December 7Senior SocialHoliday Cook-offShow off your culinary skills and share your favorite holiday baking recipes with a public tasting at 5 pm Stop by the FCC front desk for entry forms and rules for entry Stay around for snacks and a senior social to follow

December 11 amp 12Holiday Lights TourRelax with hot beverages cookies and spectacular views Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we escort you through some of Fruitarsquos best holiday views starting at 530 pm This event is free but preregistration is required

December 15Parentsrsquo Day OutSponsored by the Fruita seniors this event gives parents a break during the holiday season to shop or just relax and enjoy themselves Drop your child age 3-12 off at the FCC from noon to 5 pm where they can enjoy swimming arts and crafts a visit from Santa lunch and a movie Cost is $10 for one child and each ad-ditional child is $5 For more informa-tion call the FCC

Fun after 50Senior Recreation Center

550 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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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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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RETIREMENT LIVING

YOUR WAY

24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

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Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

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Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

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to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

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wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

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Advertising Team

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Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

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3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

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5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

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14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

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Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

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2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

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An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

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ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

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Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 23

name Ruth Velarde

age 100

date of birth November 14 1912

residence Fruita Colorado

By Marsha Kearns What do you think is the secret to a long lifeDonrsquot be afraid to work hard Work hard work long hours and get more done

Whatrsquos good about living so long Living long is great as long as i can do things for myself i drove until i was 97 and i still do gardening We owned a dry clean-ing business in Albuquerque and i was a seamstress i still like to sew

What do you miss the most as you get olderi miss my driverrsquos license i would still get on a tractor if theyrsquod let me

What invention or change has affected your life the mosti could do without all the inventions Why canrsquot we go back to the simple things We grew our own food and didnrsquot walk around with a phone in our hands all day Our hands were busy We used our cars once or twice a week to go to the store and to church

What advice would you give othersDonrsquot be lazy and do the best you can Talk to God like a friend

What has changed the most for youi never took any pills not even aspirin until a couple of years ago when i fell

and broke some bones in my hip The pain was finally too much i must be getting old Life was dif-ferent back then Families had a lot of children and they were respect-ful God-fearing hard-working kids When i was 6 years old i worked delivering clothes my mother would wash and iron i was on my own working at a boarding house at age 12

What do you think is your greatest achievement i married young at 16 years old We worked on a ranch My greatest

achievement was when we were able to buy a dry cleaning business

What are the most important things in lifeirsquove owned and had a lot but what is most important is God family and friends in the end thatrsquos all you need

What do you wish when you blow out the candles on your birthday cakei pray that when i die that irsquom still walk-ing so i can walk on the Streets of Gold

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 cen-tenarians in Colorado and in 2020 there will be about 1100 Find out some local centenariansrsquo secrets and advice for a long and happy life

Do you know someone with an interest-ing story whos 100 years old or older Drop us a line at BeaconPendant Publishingcom

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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

24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

The Artful Cup

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

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New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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9702618368

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Open Monday - Saturday 930 am - 530 pm

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

Monument Home CareBest Caregivers in the Valley

2829 North Avenue bull Solarus Square 102 bull Grand Junction CO 81501

Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

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Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

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Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

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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

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

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 216-8236

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Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

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An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

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ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

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Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

24 faith moves wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Linda Lovendahl

Have you ever tried to come up with the right words when

a friend is in a crisis Do you feel the weight of responsibility if you should steer them wrong

There is a group of people who special-ize in knowing how to support individuals fac-ing a variety of tough life situ-ations In some institutions they are known as chap-lains in others as ministers and still in others pastoral counselors or spiri-tual care providers These students who study clinical pastoral care come from many faith and denomina-tional backgrounds They assist the individual to use his or her own faith to find the strength and method to define their own attitude and action while facing a life challenge

The Rocky Mountain Center for Spiritual Caregivers (RMCSC) hosted a recent open house to celebrate its arrival in Grand Junction to help educate and train people interested in offering spiritual care Classes range from 10 weeks to 10 months for one unit of study depending on the studentrsquos schedule Accumulation of four units prepares the student to apply for certification as a board cer-tified clinical chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy

RMCSC is nationally accredited through CPSP with its affiliates Joint Commission the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings and Association of Theological Schools

ldquoGod has given us a new home for taking care of soulsrdquo Father Canice Eniyaka of Delta said ldquoWe can see that the number of people entering this field of service is increasingrdquo

RMCSC is a nonprofit organization

that provides specialized training for ministry institutional and commu-nity chaplaincy and pastoral coun-seling Hospital chaplains and other professionals or volunteers who work

with people in trouble or who are grieving or suffering seek this continu-ing education Classes are held in the First Christian Church library 1326 N First St

The center had been offer-

ing classes under the auspices of the Rev Foy Richey of Denver for almost 20 years However with his death the satellite arm in Grand Junction has reorganized and opened its own center serving as the only accredited CPSP training center between Salt Lake City and Denver

ldquoDenver was a long distance to travel for this trainingrdquo St Maryrsquos Hospital Chaplain Bryan Newman said ldquoWith a local center there is now more opportunity to train for spiritual care and for more facilities to offer this service to those in their carerdquo

The Rev Wendy Jones of the Uni-tarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley is the new RMCSC executive director Classes utilize the actionreflection model of learning and include didactic teachings learn-ing contracts and group evaluations It also requires students to study a variety of texts related to spiritual care issues RMCSC staff will assist with a studentrsquos on-site clinical place-ment for ministry and learning while enrolled

The center also offers custom-designed seminars and workshops for organizations and community groups in the caring industry

For more information contact Jones at 270-8961 or email revmom myyahoocom

Center for pastoral care training established

Reaching 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

The Artful Cup

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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Are you upgrading lights this year

Bring the old lights to us

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

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New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

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30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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located inside Dunnagan Chiropractic145 S Cascade Ave in Montrose

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36 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

implants for individual tooth replacementbull Do your surgery asleep or awakebull We work with your general dentistbull Conventional Mini amp Orthodontic Implants

wwwmontroseomscom9702404485 bull 600 S Park Avenue bull Montrose CO 81401

Craig T Cayo DDS Dorcha W Boisen DDS

MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

Va l u E

And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

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THE NAME TO KNOW

THE BRAND TO TRUST

THE COMPANY THAT DELIVERS

YOUR DRYING EXPERTS

WATER DAMAGE

The cast of the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will perform their holiday show through the first of the year

AttentionBEACON Advertisers

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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

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address

city state zip

telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

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2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

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2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

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Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 25

a place for local artists that are not production artists to showcase

their work The goal is to con-nect patrons with

affordably priced ($10 to $40) qual-

ity unique art If an artist is interested in placing some of their work for sale they must call 255-5253 or they can simply inquire within the Artful Cup The art is reviewed and made available if deemed

a good fit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief

Program is a tremendous support to children and teens that have suf-

fered a loss or are dealing with health issues within their family In 2011 it served 587 children a testimony to the success of the program

The Artful Cup is a small contribu-tor to this necessary program within the community with most of the funding coming from philanthropy within the community

ldquoThe need seems to grow each year as children in need of these services are identified within the school sys-temrdquo Hayduk said

With Christmas just around the corner and colder weather creeping in the Artful Cup should be a sure destination for crossing items off your Christmas list Shop for gifts or simply take a moment for yourself and savor a cup of coffee Take pride in the fact that the money you spend will benefit local artists and children in need

For more information about the Artful Cup stop in call 623-9665 or visit wwwcoffeeandartcom

By Sarah Green

Walking up the steps of the historic Miller

Homestead home of Hos-pice amp Palliative Care of Western Coloradorsquos coffee house the Artful Cup you find yourself surrounded by the delightful comforts of home Inside the creak of the hardwood floors and smell of coffee add to an intimate cozy ambiance accompanied by a fireplace and beautiful art for display and sale It continues to leave an impression on both lovers of history and art

Formerly Cups Coffee House the Artful Cup located at 3090 N 12th St is a retail coffee house decorated by local artists All profits benefit Hospicersquos Child and Teen Grief pro-gram Private rooms for meetings are offered as available as well as charm-ing tables to sit and visit with friends over coffee

Director of Retail and Design Wendy Hayduk credited the transfor-mation and combination of art and coffee to Hospice CEO Christy Whit-ney Hayduk described her as ldquovision-ary in that she really felt a need for this in the communityrdquo

From her vision the change from Cups to the Artful Cup just fell into place and so grew a shift in focus to local artists The structure tasty treats coffee and affiliation with Hospice did not change

A great benefit to the community is the fact that the Artful Cup provides

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26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

bull Transmission Overhaulsbull General Maintenance On All

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Used amp refurbished transmissions also available

We do a thorough check-out amp explain your options prior to any repair

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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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Open Monday - Saturday 930 am - 530 pm

Gently used donations welcome

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

Monument Home CareBest Caregivers in the Valley

2829 North Avenue bull Solarus Square 102 bull Grand Junction CO 81501

Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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Call today for a free assessment 970-985-4924

Our Caregivers love what they do and are only placed in the home after interviewing with each client They are insured bonded drug tested and screened with a national background check

We can help in so many waysbull Caring CompanionshipFriendshipbull PersonalHygiene Carebull Dressing Bathing Eatingbull Meal PlanningPreparationGrocery Shoppingbull Transportation to doctorsErrandsbull Laundry amp weekly linen washing

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is now available on the Western Slope

located inside Dunnagan Chiropractic145 S Cascade Ave in Montrose

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36 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

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Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

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Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

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John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

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Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

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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

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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 216-8236

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Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

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Real Estate for Rent

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Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

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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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

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Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

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13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

kvetch kfech

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

wwwstmarygjorg

An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

26 Crossword puzzle wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Crossword PuzzleAcross1 They meet at corners6 ldquoByerdquo10 March 1514 Sharon of Israel15 One finishing off the cake16 First name in jeans17 Marquee says ldquoBEN

DESERVES NIKErdquo20 Pitcher with a flaring spout21 Put in your two cents22 Poker playerrsquos option23 Slow-wittedness25 Presleyrsquos label27 Marquee says ldquoLIKE NOTHINGrdquo33 What gamblers might get37 Atmosphere38 Paleozoic and Cenozoic39 House and horse pests41 And others (Abbr)42 Like society before the Industrial Revolution44 Be a bad winner45 Marquee says ldquoFROG STUMPERrdquo48 First name in guerrilla warfare49 Do-it-yourselferrsquos guide54 One of the strings58 Lemon drink59 Capital of Latvia60 Marquee says ldquoNEEDED PINE CANDYrdquo64 Electrifying ldquoBack in Blackrdquo rockers65 Wisconsin export66 Bitter-tasting67 Facial hair68 Vereen and Jonson69 Wedding vow word

Down1 Opposite of waxed2 ldquo___ having fun yetrdquo3 Make more exciting (with ldquouprdquo)4 Lewd looks5 Type of camera for short6 Decorate fabric 60rsquos style7 Did great on a test8 Lettermanrsquos list total9 Flood refuge10 She loved Rick11 He loved Lucy12 Party times13 Start for saddle or walk18 Traumatic event for a cat19 From Qum24 ldquo___ now or neverrdquo25 December dew26 Male swans

28 Controversial psychiatrist RD29 Boat backbone30 Absorbed by31 ldquoFinal Fourrdquo org32 Moola33 Not listening34 As a result35 Roseanne before Tom36 Former Russian ruler39 Theyrsquore cold-blooded40 Type of shift43 Summary44 Transcript no46 Theyrsquore above the pails in a dairy barn47 Demeanor50 Painter El ___51 Straphanger52 Laboratory gels53 Commitmentphobersquos word54 Druggistrsquos container55 Quechua speaker56 Track data57 Polandrsquos Walesa58 City of Yemen61 Recede62 Originally called63 Corn field cry

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Organic Materials Composting Facility

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Open Thurs - Sat 8am-430pm

For more

information call

256-9543

Are you upgrading lights this year

Bring the old lights to us

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

Monument Home CareBest Caregivers in the Valley

2829 North Avenue bull Solarus Square 102 bull Grand Junction CO 81501

Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

24-Hour Care Available

Call today for a free assessment 970-985-4924

Our Caregivers love what they do and are only placed in the home after interviewing with each client They are insured bonded drug tested and screened with a national background check

We can help in so many waysbull Caring CompanionshipFriendshipbull PersonalHygiene Carebull Dressing Bathing Eatingbull Meal PlanningPreparationGrocery Shoppingbull Transportation to doctorsErrandsbull Laundry amp weekly linen washing

bull Light Houseworkbull Ambulationbull Medication Remindersbull Respite Care Servicesbull Telephone Check-upbull Veterans Aid amp Assist Program

34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

DeltaMontrose Calendar

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Military and Uninsured

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249-2118

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There when you need them the most

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 35

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

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

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is now available on the Western Slope

located inside Dunnagan Chiropractic145 S Cascade Ave in Montrose

970-252-3360

Non-Invasive Treatment forAnti-aging Asthma Autism Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Crohnrsquos Disease Cancer Treatment Recovery Diabetes Epilepsy Fibromyalgia Syndrome Lupus Lyme Disease Multiple Sclerosis Parkinsonrsquos Rheumatoid Arthritis Sports Injuries Stroke and Surgery Recovery

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or visit our websitewwwdchyperbaricscomto learn more about the

benefits of mHBT

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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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Dr Tobler and family

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

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And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

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201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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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Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

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Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

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Grand Junction amp telluride

2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

Montrose and delta

2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

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An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

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ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

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Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom 27

By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas comes early every year for

the BEACON staff when our publisher Kevin returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention

This yearrsquos conven-tion took place in Reno Nevada Aside from seeing the sights and playing the slots with other senior publishers from across the country a highlight of the con-vention is the awards banquet where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories Pub-lications are independently judged on the quality of their written content editing design photography web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism The best are then commended for their efforts with awards

This year the BEACON and its staff were nominated in the following categories

General Excellencebull BEACON Senior Newspaper Colorado

Special Sectionbull A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

bull Health amp Wellness (January 2012)

bull Create a Legacy (March 2012)

bull Senior Summer Traveler (June 2012)

Profilebull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers (August 2011)

bull ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adventurerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

bull ldquoWhen life hands you lemons make beerrdquo by Kevin VanGundy (October 2011)

bull ldquoPuny kid becomes a manrdquo by Carla Johnson (December 2011)

bull ldquoHerb Bacon doesnrsquot bring home the

bacon as much as he gives it awayrdquo by Terri Benson (March 2012)

bull ldquoShift to Independencerdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

Feature Writingbull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

bull ldquoRobbery Tom McCarty Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy in western Coloradordquo by Sandi Cameron (January 2012)

bull ldquoGrand Mesa Challenge to benefit Part-nersrdquo by Cameron Jones (January 2012)

bull ldquoGetting lucky at bingordquo by Carla Johnson (February 2012)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandparents raising grand-childrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo by Brenda Evers (April 2012)

bull ldquoMeeting many needs by doing good deedsrdquo by Marsha Kearns (May 2012)

bull ldquoFind adventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wiseman (June 2012)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2012)

Topical Issuebull ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

BEACON wins national awardsbull ldquoWorking for a living (still)rdquo by Carla Johnson and Cheryl Currier (September 2011)

bull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

bull ldquoFamily 20 grandpar-ents raising grandchildrenrdquo by Carla Johnson Marsha Kearns Barbara Ward and Sandy Barney (March 2012)

bull ldquoFree help filing your tax re-turnsrdquo by Marsha Kearns and Barbara Ward (March 2012)

Front Cover Photobull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo (featuring Max and Sondra Hastings Photo by Heidi

Graf) ndash August 2011

bull ldquoA Salute to Veteransrdquo (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy) ndash November 2011

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers) ndash June 2012

Front Cover Illustrationbull ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Anto-nopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf) ndash April 2012

Personal Essaybull ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

Feature Layoutbull ldquoBird lovers to the rescuerdquo by Brenda Evers Layout by Heidi Graf (August 2011)

bull ldquoA ten dollar Christmasrdquo Layout by Heidi Graf (December 2011)

bull ldquoThe local five and dimes part 2rdquo by Sandi Cameron Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

bull ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo by Melanie Wise-man Layout by Heidi Graf (June 2012)

And the winners arehellipSpecial Sectionbull First Place ndash A Salute to Veterans (November 2011)

Profilebull Third Place ndash ldquoDave Perryrsquos big adven-turerdquo by Betty Lundgren (September 2011)

Feature Writingbull Third Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Topical Issuebull First Place ndash ldquoGranny get your gunrdquo by Terri Benson (July 2011)

Front Cover Photobull Second Place ndash June 2012 ldquoAdventure at any agerdquo (featuring Jim Landis of Western Slope Adventurers)

bull Third Place ndash November 2011 A Salute to Veterans Insert (featuring Dillon and Sydni VanGundy Photo by Kevin VanGundy)

Front Cover Illustrationbull Third Place ndash April 2012 ldquoA Titanic Tributerdquo (featuring Angie Antonopoulos Illustration by Heidi Graf)

Personal Essaybull Second Place ndash ldquoA long and winding roadrdquo by Terri Benson (October 2011)

CongratulationsPutting together a BEACON isnrsquot

easy It takes novel ideas creative design and photography careful editing intriguing and well-written stories supportive advertisers and a dedicated staff Congratulations

After the convention I was both amazed and disappointed to see the number of articles not connected to a local person or community in several other senior publications I believe that the number and quality of the local articles we publish in the BEACON is one thing that makes us stand out at such competitions And many of our award-winning stories about local people and local issues might never have been written if it werenrsquot for our wonderful local writ-ers Thank you

But above all the BEACON would not be where it is today if it werenrsquot for you our readers As always thank you for reading the BEACON

The BEACON staff and writers at a recent awards luncheon at Amyrsquos Courtyard

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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SINGING A SAD LAMENT Richard W Lewis Funeral Director

The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

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32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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Call now for an appointment

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

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Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

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Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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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Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

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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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

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Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

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After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

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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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

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ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

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An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

28 finanCe wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

By Jason Alderman

Like many other economic mea-sures charitable donations in the

US have yet to bounce back to pre-recession levels According to Giving USArsquos Annual Report on Philanthro-py charitable contributions totaled $2984 billion in 2011mdashup 4 percent from 2010 but still 11 percent below 2007 levels

The majority of those contributions (73 percent) came from individu-als demonstrating that even during tough economic times people still find ways to support organizations that help those less fortunate than themselves

Because half of all donations typi-cally are made between Thanksgiv-ing and New Yearrsquos this is a good time to highlight precautions you can take to ensure your gift has the biggest possible impact both on the people you want to help and your-self Itrsquos also a good time to remind seniors about a tax policy that has changed since last year

Contribution eligibility If you itemize expenses on your 2012 income taxes any charitable contributions you plan to deduct must be made by yearrsquos end That means either charging your credit or debit card or postmarking a check by midnight on December 31

You must have a receipt to claim deductions for cash or property no matter how small A cancelled check or credit card statement is fine for contributions under $250 but amounts over $250 require a written statement from the charity See IRS Publication 526 at wwwirsgov

Confirm tax-exempt status For your contribution to be deductible the organization must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS Itrsquos important to note that in recent years the IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of scores of nonprofit organizations because they didnrsquot file annual re-ports for three consecutive years as required by law Use the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check tool to ensure an organizationrsquos eligibility

Get bang for your buck Make sure

lsquoTis the season for donatingany nonprofit to which you donate is well run Ideally the organization applies at least 75 percent of contri-butions to programs that serve its beneficiaries versus spending on salaries advertising fundraising and other administrative expenses

Study the organizationrsquos website annual report and mission statement and ask for a copy of its IRS Form 990 which details how contributions are spent Speak to staff members or volunteers or volunteer there your-self Or if you know someone who has used its services ask for their impressions of the organizationrsquos ef-ficiency and helpfulness to clients

Other helpful sites Charity Naviga-torrsquos ldquoTop 10rdquo lists and ldquoTips and Resourcesrdquo sections provide helpful evaluation tools (wwwcharitynavi gatororg) GuideStar offers helpful questions to ask potential recipi-ents and tips for choosing a charity (wwwguidestarorg)

No more direct IRA distributions A major tax break for senior citizens regarding charitable contributions expired at the end of 2011 Formerly people over age 70 12 could contrib-ute up to $100000 from their IRAs directly to charity and have it count toward their annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution This allowed seniors to avoid having to count the funds as adjusted gross income thereby reaping a tax advantage even if they didnrsquot itemize deductions

And finally if you canrsquot afford a cash donation but still want to help consider donating your time Numer-ous organizations can match you up with local charities that suit your interests including your local RSVP office Contact Mesa County RSVP at 243-9839 or visit wwwrsvpgrand junctionorg RSVP Colorado West serves the Delta and North Fork area along with Cedaredge Gunnison Montrose Ouray and San Miguel counties Contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639 or visit wwwcose niorcorpsorgrsvpcolorado-west Contact High Country RSVP serving Garfield County at 947-8462 or visit wwwhighcountryrsvporg

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Call Meg at 970-434-6800email megpictureranchllccom

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

implants for individual tooth replacementbull Do your surgery asleep or awakebull We work with your general dentistbull Conventional Mini amp Orthodontic Implants

wwwmontroseomscom9702404485 bull 600 S Park Avenue bull Montrose CO 81401

Craig T Cayo DDS Dorcha W Boisen DDS

MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

Va l u E

And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E24 7 W A T E R F I R E H A Z M A T

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9709454407GLENWOOD

THE NAME TO KNOW

THE BRAND TO TRUST

THE COMPANY THAT DELIVERS

YOUR DRYING EXPERTS

WATER DAMAGE

The cast of the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will perform their holiday show through the first of the year

AttentionBEACON Advertisers

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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

fax 800 536-7516 email beaconpendantpublishingcom

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address

city state zip

telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

Grand Junction amp telluride

2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

Montrose and delta

2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

kvetch kfech

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom ask the Computer guy 29

Ask the computer guyBy Daniel Ashurst Owner Alpine Computer Solutions

This month I will address two topics First I will answer a question from a BEACON reader and then address some frequently asked questions about Windows 8

Q My cousin sends me great pic-tures and videos that Irsquod like to send on to others But when I try a notice comes up saying the pictures could not be found The narrative goes through fine Pictures from all others can be forwarded Is there anything I can do Thanks BettyDear Betty Because of the variables in your question I believe we would need to talk directly The answer depends on what email service you use what email client (software) you use and the method your cousin uses to send you the material But in general it may be necessary for you to first save the video or picture to your computer and then attach them to your email Please call 257-1011 or come in to our office located at 1000 N Ninth St 7 for a free diagnosis

Now onto this monthrsquos topic Q Is Windows 8 compatible with all of my softwareWindows 8 has a compatibility tool that you can run on your computer to see which applications will work and which ones would either need to be upgraded

Is Windows 8 right for meor would not function properly

Q Is it true that contrary to previous Microsoft up-grades Windows 8 is very affordableYes for a limited time users

of Windows XP Vista and 7 can perform an in-place upgrade

of their system for $40 Keep in mind that an in-place upgrade is not our recommended method

Q Are there any obvious ldquogotchasrdquo I should be aware of with Windows 8 Yes Windows 8rsquos built-in mail app doesnrsquot support POP accounts Desk-top gadgets are no longer supported and Windows 8 boots by default to the application page not to the desktop This can be confusing for the average Windows user

Q Are there any performance en-hancements to Windows 8 that would motivate me to upgradeNot substantially The operating sys-tem behind Windows 8 is essentially Windows 7 However users who have a touch-screen monitor would appreciate the ability to maneuver through screens in Windows 8 But for this writer that is a bit gimmicky

Email your questions to Daniel with Alpine Computer Solutions at solutionsalpinepccom or mail them to the BEACON at PO Box 3895 Grand Junction CO 81502 For professional assistance call Daniel at 234-1011 or Alpine Computer Solutions at 257-1011

HIGH DESERT OPER A - PRESENTS

New Yearrsquos Eve amp Jan 5th 2013

BroadwayMusical

Live entertainment by HDO starsDancing to Hot Tub JazzBookcliff Country Club

February 9th 2013

Information amp tickets for both Grand Junction events highdesertoperaorg 970-523-9605 (Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 pm)

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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SINGING A SAD LAMENT Richard W Lewis Funeral Director

The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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located inside Dunnagan Chiropractic145 S Cascade Ave in Montrose

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36 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

implants for individual tooth replacementbull Do your surgery asleep or awakebull We work with your general dentistbull Conventional Mini amp Orthodontic Implants

wwwmontroseomscom9702404485 bull 600 S Park Avenue bull Montrose CO 81401

Craig T Cayo DDS Dorcha W Boisen DDS

MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

Va l u E

And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

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THE NAME TO KNOW

THE BRAND TO TRUST

THE COMPANY THAT DELIVERS

YOUR DRYING EXPERTS

WATER DAMAGE

The cast of the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will perform their holiday show through the first of the year

AttentionBEACON Advertisers

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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

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address

city state zip

telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

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2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

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2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

30 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Mesa County CalendarCompiled by Cloie Sandlin

December 7 amp 8Fall for DanceColorado Mesa Universityrsquos dance program presents the first of its two annual concerts featuring a variety of dance stylesmdashfrom contemporary dance to entertaining tap pieces as well as ballet jazz and hip-hop CMU faculty students and nationally renowned guest choreographers have created a concert that has something for everyone Fridayrsquos show time is 730 pm and Saturdayrsquos show times are 2 pm and 730 pm Tickets are

$8 for seniors and $12 for adults and can be purchased by calling 248-1604

December 8Canine ChristmasDo you prance with your pampered pet The Center for Independence 740 Gunnison Ave is hosting a Ca-nine Christmas from 10 am-1 pm The $20 entry fee includes one photo with Santa one doggie goodie bag and two tickets for a chance to win a door prize Parade yourself and your pet in holiday costumes for a chance to win even more prizes Lunch and face painting will be available You can also shop for dog beds leashes and dog treats Participants must bring proof of current vaccinations All canines must be on a leash and kept under control at all times For more information call 241-0315 or visit wwwcfigjorg

December 8Fruita Lioness chili supper

Enjoy all you can eat chili and all the fixings (corn bread beverages and dessert) at the Fruita Lionessrsquo Chili Supper from 3 pm-7 pm at the Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St Cost is $4 for adults Proceeds benefit the Fruita Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Pro-gram

December 8Schumann Singers Christmas concertListen to timeless holiday favorites at the Schumann Singersrsquo holiday con-cert ldquoJoy to the Worldrdquo at 730 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $12 in ad-vance and $15 at the door For more information call 242-0034 or visit wwwschumannsingerscom

December 8Christmas CantataThe 13th annual Community Christ-mas Cantata ldquoSilent Night Holy Nightrdquo will be at 1 pm at Palisade United Methodist Church and at 4 pm at Fruita United Methodist Church For more information call 858-3490

December 8Community Contra DanceCome dance with or without a partner at La Puerta Ballroom 523 12 Main St in Grand Junction A new dancerrsquos workshop is at 7 pm and the dance is from 730 pm- 1030 pm Adults are $8 Live Celticold time music will be provided by

Fifth Reel Call 243-6736 for details

December 8Meet local authorsMeet local authors during the Pali-sade Branch Library Auxiliaryrsquos open house from 10 am-2 pm at the Palisade Branch Library 119 W Third St Visit the library talk with authors and purchase signed copies of books Thomas Kessenich Elizabeth Nelson Patti Hill Carroll Multz and Rebecca Hale are among the visiting authors The Palisade Historical Society will set up displays historic photos and information about Palisade and will serve delicious homemade cookies There will also be walking tours at 11 am and 230 pm from the History Center to Palisades National Bank on South Main Street Cost is $5 for the guided walking tours For more infor-mation call 464-7740 or 464-2177

December 9CMU Holiday ConcertColorado Mesa Universityrsquos holiday concert is at 3 pm in the Robinson Theatre in the Moss Performing Arts Center Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the universityrsquos jazz combo piano ensemble woodwind trio and bass ensemble The Womenrsquos Choir Chamber Choir Concert Choir Jazz Choir Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra will per-form Admission is $8 for seniors and $10 for adults Tickets are available at the CMU box office at the door or by calling 248-1604

December 10Joint Pain SeminarAttend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about joint pain Learn about the causes and latest treatments including informa-tion on medications nutrition and exercise Seminar takes place from 11 am to noon at the Saccomanno Education Center on the fifth floor of St Maryrsquos Hospital Call 298-2380 to register or for more information

December 13Sounds of ChristmasGrand Junction Christian Womenrsquos Network invites all ladies to their luncheon at 1215 pm at the Clarion Inn 755 Horizon Drive Hear the beautiful sounds of Christmas pre-

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The tradition of chanting reciting andor singing laments for the dead as an expression of grief is common to nearly all religions and cultures Song often expresses emotion that mere words have difficulty expressing This may be particularly true among grief-stricken individuals who simply cannot find the words to adequately communicate what they are feeling In many parts of the world professional dirge-singers perform laments when relatives of the deceased consider their own expressions of grief inadequate to reflect their sense of loss Thus it has become a widespread custom for many to avail themselves of the services of professional mourners both men and women who lament and pray for the dead on behalf of the bereaved This tradition goes as far back as early Greece Many of the oldest poems are laments to a loved one who has died Laments can be found in the Iliad the Odyssey the tales of Beowulf and they are frequently found in opera In the Bible there are many laments in the Book of Psalms as well as other Books ldquoLamentingrdquo by definition means To express grief for or about to morn a death The Scots are known for using instrumental laments specifically written for the Scottish bagpipes or fiddle the song ldquoDanny Boyrdquo is an example of a funeral ballad A musical lament can also be called a dirge Today a dirge might be more related to popular song ballads and there are many country ballads that could be considered laments Grief is an unavoidable and normal experience Our goal is to bring hope and peace-of-mind together by helping you to celebrate life and love Martin Mortuary your local Dignity Memorialreg provider is here to help local families come to terms with loss Please allow one of our staff members the opportunity to answer any questions you may have by visiting our facility at 550 North Avenue or by contacting 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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

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32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

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every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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Quality Care with a compassionate touch

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is now available on the Western Slope

located inside Dunnagan Chiropractic145 S Cascade Ave in Montrose

970-252-3360

Non-Invasive Treatment forAnti-aging Asthma Autism Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Crohnrsquos Disease Cancer Treatment Recovery Diabetes Epilepsy Fibromyalgia Syndrome Lupus Lyme Disease Multiple Sclerosis Parkinsonrsquos Rheumatoid Arthritis Sports Injuries Stroke and Surgery Recovery

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or visit our websitewwwdchyperbaricscomto learn more about the

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

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Craig T Cayo DDS Dorcha W Boisen DDS

MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

Va l u E

And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

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THE NAME TO KNOW

THE BRAND TO TRUST

THE COMPANY THAT DELIVERS

YOUR DRYING EXPERTS

WATER DAMAGE

The cast of the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will perform their holiday show through the first of the year

AttentionBEACON Advertisers

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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

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address

city state zip

telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

Grand Junction amp telluride

2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

Montrose and delta

2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 31

River City Singles December 2012 Activity Schedule

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

Friday Afternoon Club meets at 5 pm Fridays in The Doubletree Hotelrsquos lounge 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 930 am - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Dennyrsquos on Horizon Drive Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details

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

December 5 - Red Lobster 575 24-12 RoadDecember 12 - Dos Hombres 421 Brach DriveDecember 19 - Bostonrsquos 2404 F RoadDecember 26 - Pantusorsquos 755 Horizon Drive

Sundays at noon - Itrsquos Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes 295 27 Road RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462

Saturdays at 9 am - Meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy bike ride along the Colorado River Trail Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details

Saturday December 1 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards 2460 F Road (across from Barnes amp Noble) All skill levels are welcome Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details

Powderhorn Mountain Resortrsquos ski season opens December 13 For those who would like to ski on Monday and Thursday mornings contact John Delehanty at 241-3171 Talk to him about carpooling or to arrange a place to meet upon arrival

Friday December 7 - Have lunch with the Restaurant Rove bunch Meet at 1145 am at Western Colorado Community College 2520 Blichmann Ave Building B Lunch will be provided by the culinary students Must RSVP Call John Delehanty at 241-3171

Saturday December 15 - The RCS Christmas potluck and present exchange will be at 2 pm at the Lakeside Community Center 3150 Lakeside Drive RSVP to Sue Moon at 433-4763 or sign up at the FAC

Thursday December 27 - Moonlight snowshoe on Grand Mesa Meet at 730 pm at the Safeway on Horizon Drive to carpool Snowshoes can be rented in advance at REI for $10 including poles Call John Delehanty at 241-3171 for details or sign up at the FAC

sented by musician and piano and voice teacher Christel Houston There will be an ornament exchange so bring an ornament Jen-nifer Meyers is the guest speaker RSVP by December 8 by calling 257-7468 or email castleguardbresnannet

December 21Christmas and Classics ConcertEnjoy this festive holiday event and support High Desert Opera at this yearrsquos Christmas and Classics concert at 7 pm at First United Methodist Church 522 White Ave Tickets are $10 at the door or at Roper Music

December 31 amp January 5High Desert Opera presents ldquoI Do I DordquoThis High Desert Opera production stars James Werner and Michaela Sessum as Michael and Agnes Snow the couple under the microscope and ready for your scrutiny We watch as they age magically in front of our eyes and become ldquoswept uprdquo in all the adventure and drama of an endur-ing relationship Performances will be at 730 pm at the Avalon Theatre 645 Main St Ticket prices range from

$10-$39 for adults and $10-$35 for adults age 55 and older Purchase your tickets at wwwhighdesertop eraorg call 523-9605 or visit Roper Music

January 7Senior Theatre auditionsSeniors age 50 and older are invited to audition for ldquoSunset Trailrdquo Senior Theatrersquos next production to be held in March Auditions are at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road For more information call 245-9145

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Washer amp Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers StovesOvens Garbage Disposals Trash Compactors

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Sticking to last monthrsquos cover story Dr Scott Van Dusen and his staff on a Halloween safari

If you have an event or photo you would like to have appear in the BEACON send it to beaconpen dantpublishingcom

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

bull Transmission Overhaulsbull General Maintenance On All

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Used amp refurbished transmissions also available

We do a thorough check-out amp explain your options prior to any repair

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New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

Shower amp Tub Enclosures bull Rescreens amp New Screens

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Same day service on most autoglass

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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Paying $14 per gram and up for Scrap Gold

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

Monument Home CareBest Caregivers in the Valley

2829 North Avenue bull Solarus Square 102 bull Grand Junction CO 81501

Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

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34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

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36 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

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Craig T Cayo DDS Dorcha W Boisen DDS

MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

Va l u E

And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E24 7 W A T E R F I R E H A Z M A T

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THE NAME TO KNOW

THE BRAND TO TRUST

THE COMPANY THAT DELIVERS

YOUR DRYING EXPERTS

WATER DAMAGE

The cast of the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will perform their holiday show through the first of the year

AttentionBEACON Advertisers

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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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address

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telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

Grand Junction amp telluride

2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

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2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

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An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

32 mesa County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Cloie Sandlin

Weight loss surgery seminarIf you are considering weight loss surgery attend a free education session presented by the staff of St Maryrsquos Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center and a trained weight loss surgeon Seminars take place at St Maryrsquos Life Centerrsquos Grand Mesa Room Use Entrance 40 Space is lim-ited Call 298-6400 to register bull Wednesday December 5 ndash

530 pm-7 pmbull Wednesday December 19 ndash

noon to 130 pm

Mesa County Beacon BitsHoliday drivesMesa View Retirement Community is hosting a toy drop and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army through December 11 Bring new and un-wrapped toys and nonperishable food items to Mesa View 601 Hori-zon Place from 9 am-5 pm Monday through Sunday For more informa-tion call 241-0772

The Mesa County Sheriffrsquos Posse is holding a food drive to benefit the Salvation Armyrsquos food pantry They will be present from 8 am-4 pm at the following locations

bull December 8 amp 9 ndash City Market on 24 Road

bull December 15 amp 16 ndash City Market in Orchard Mesa

Energy assistance availableLEAP (Low Income Energy Assis-tance Program) applications are avail-able at the Mesa County Department of Human Services 510 29 12 Road for individuals and families needing assistance to pay for winter heating costs LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating Appli-cants must meet eligibility require-ments and income guidelines The application period runs through April 30 For more information call 244-8400 or visit wwwhumanservicesmesacountyus

Christmas Train ShowThe Grand Valley Model Railroad Club hosts their 24th annual Christ-mas Train Show at Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Road The show is open from 10 am-4 pm every Saturday and Sunday in December At 1 pm there will be a presentation of Grand Junction rail yards in the 1950s Admission is $4 for adults $1 for children under age 12 and $7 for a family

Adaptive ski season beginsColorado Discover Ability launches its 33rd season of adaptive skiing at Powderhorn on December 13 CDArsquos well-trained volunteers help people with disabilities learn how to ski with the help of a variety of adap-tive equipment A full day of skiing and lesson costs $75 and a half-day is $55 Participants must make a mon-etary contribution to the program but scholarships are needed to fund those unable to pay the full amount For more information about donat-ing or participating contact Jeremy Steinhauer at 268-5700 ext 2037 or

email jeremyscoloradodiscover abilityorg

Volunteer opportunitiesbull RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies For a list of vol-unteer opportunities and to register call 243-9839bull Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volun-teers Call 256-9424 for detailsbull Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops help collect products and pack civilian rations For more infor-mation call 523-4217bull Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley To find out more about deliv-ering meals call Marsha at 243-9844 ext 5 Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week For more informa-tion call Sheli at 243-9844 ext 2bull Harden Hospice needs volunteers to help patients tell their life story Training is provided Volunteer office support positions are also available Call 210-5912 for detailsbull St Maryrsquos Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays Call Tanya at 263-9091bull St Maryrsquos Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to pro-vide companionship and assistance to a senior in need Call Tamara at 263-9092

Club activitiesbull Western Slope Coin Club meets at 630 pm on the second Wednes-day of each month at the Redlands Community Center 2463 Broadway Know the real value of your coins and currency with a free evaluation before the meeting at 530 pm Call 241-1770 or 245-4141 for details or visit wwwgjcoinshowcombull Talk of the Town Toastmasters invite you to join their weekly Thurs-day meetings from noon to 1 pm at the Business Incubator 2591 Legacy Way Call 244-1625 for detailsbull Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet

bull Transmission Overhaulsbull General Maintenance On All

Transmissions Transfer Cases amp Differentials

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Used amp refurbished transmissions also available

We do a thorough check-out amp explain your options prior to any repair

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New Windows bull Window Repairs bull Window GlassMirrors bull Table Tops bull Insulated Glass

Shower amp Tub Enclosures bull Rescreens amp New Screens

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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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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

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your larger donations

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Open Monday - Saturday 930 am - 530 pm

Gently used donations welcome

Monday through Saturday

bull Deacutecor bull Clothing bull Artwork bull Jewelry bull Furniture bull Home furnishings

Proceeds support the mission of

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Enjoy 2012 tax benefitswith your donation

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

Monument Home CareBest Caregivers in the Valley

2829 North Avenue bull Solarus Square 102 bull Grand Junction CO 81501

Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

24-Hour Care Available

Call today for a free assessment 970-985-4924

Our Caregivers love what they do and are only placed in the home after interviewing with each client They are insured bonded drug tested and screened with a national background check

We can help in so many waysbull Caring CompanionshipFriendshipbull PersonalHygiene Carebull Dressing Bathing Eatingbull Meal PlanningPreparationGrocery Shoppingbull Transportation to doctorsErrandsbull Laundry amp weekly linen washing

bull Light Houseworkbull Ambulationbull Medication Remindersbull Respite Care Servicesbull Telephone Check-upbull Veterans Aid amp Assist Program

34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is now available on the Western Slope

located inside Dunnagan Chiropractic145 S Cascade Ave in Montrose

970-252-3360

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36 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

Bringing You Colorado amp the World

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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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

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Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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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queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

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2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

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2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

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BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

wwwstmarygjorg

An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom mesa County 33

every Saturday from 8 am-10 am at Spoonrsquos Bistro and Bakery 3090 N 12th St with their sport and classic vehicles For details call 462-6762 or visit wwwgrandvalleyknightscombull Vestafjell Lodge Sons of Norway will host a traditional Christmas din-ner at 2 pm December 9 at Shep-herd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3133 F Road Please bring a side dish and Christmas cookies for the cookie sale Also bring a toy game or book to be donated to the Latimer House For details call Barb at 245-5649 or visit wwwvestafjelllodgeorgbull Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet on Decem-ber 8 For location call 523-5625 or 270-0471bull Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 pm on the second Friday of the month at 412 32 Road in Clifton The first pack is $10 Half of the proceeds are paid out as prizes The other half goes to KOCrsquos scholarship fund Call 434-4037 for detailsbull Mesa County Genealogical 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 A help ses-sion is at 1 pm on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries Bring a lunch For details call 245-5312bull Mesa County Republican Wom-en meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Conven-tion Center Lunch is $15 per person RSVP to 248-0815 bull Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 pm-9 pm every Thursday at New Life Church 1350 N Seventh

St Call 261-1670 for detailsbull Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consis-tory Ct on Sundays for a variety of dancing in-cluding waltz rumba cha-cha and more Beginners are welcome from 5 pm-630 pm and intermediate danc-ers are welcome from 630 pm-8 pm Call

243-5858 for detailsbull Grand Valley Woodcarvers 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 Red-lands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details bull Levis amp Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 pm- 930 pm every Friday at the Masonic Lodge 2400 Consistory Court Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for detailsbull Art Jewelers Guild meets at 630 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue Call 243-1220 for detailsbull MACHO Men a cancer support group meets at 5 pm on the second Wednesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St Maryrsquos Java City Cafeacute Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for detailsbull Breast Friends a breast cancer support group meets at 6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month at St Maryrsquos Hospitalrsquos Oncology Confer-ence Room Call 298-2351 for detailsbull Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric 803 Winters Ave at 7 pm For details call 986-1502 bull Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at First Presbyterian Church 3940 27-12 Road They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings Call 434-5277 for details

Donrsquot sweat the BIG stuffwersquoll gladly pick up

your larger donations

Grand Junction bull Montrose

Open Monday - Saturday 930 am - 530 pm

Gently used donations welcome

Monday through Saturday

bull Deacutecor bull Clothing bull Artwork bull Jewelry bull Furniture bull Home furnishings

Proceeds support the mission of

Hospice amp Palliative Care of Western Colorado

Enjoy 2012 tax benefitswith your donation

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Grand Valley Model Railroad Clubrsquos 24th Christmas Train Show is open at Cross Orchards throughout December

Monument Home CareBest Caregivers in the Valley

2829 North Avenue bull Solarus Square 102 bull Grand Junction CO 81501

Monument Home Care provides in-home care for seniors and anyone needing assistance with daily living activities We are not a franchise We know each client personally with weekly lsquocheck-inrsquo callsvisits from the owner Jennifer Kempton We are affordable flexible and no contract is needed We help seniors maintain their independence so they can stay in their home

24-Hour Care Available

Call today for a free assessment 970-985-4924

Our Caregivers love what they do and are only placed in the home after interviewing with each client They are insured bonded drug tested and screened with a national background check

We can help in so many waysbull Caring CompanionshipFriendshipbull PersonalHygiene Carebull Dressing Bathing Eatingbull Meal PlanningPreparationGrocery Shoppingbull Transportation to doctorsErrandsbull Laundry amp weekly linen washing

bull Light Houseworkbull Ambulationbull Medication Remindersbull Respite Care Servicesbull Telephone Check-upbull Veterans Aid amp Assist Program

34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

DeltaMontrose Calendar

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Military and Uninsured

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249-2118

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There when you need them the most

Minor Injuries amp illnessColds Flu amp Allergies

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 35

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

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

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970-527-4837wwwPCrCwebofficelivecom

By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is now available on the Western Slope

located inside Dunnagan Chiropractic145 S Cascade Ave in Montrose

970-252-3360

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

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And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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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Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

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After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

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2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

Montrose and delta

2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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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3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

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26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

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Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

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ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

34 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

December 5Ragtime Pianist Bob MilneBob Milne is considered to be the best ragtimeboogie-woogie pianist in the world In 2004 he was filmed and documented for future genera-tions during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress and was declared a ldquonational treasurerdquo He will perform from 7 pm-9 pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church 19 South Park Ave Tickets are $15 at the door

December 8Drop and ShopThis fundraiser for the Montrose United Methodist Churchrsquos childrenrsquos program allows parents to drop their children off at the church 19 S Park Ave while they shop or run er-rands Children will be supervised by church members Hours are 10 am- 4 pm Cost is $15 per child for one-half day or $25 per child for a full day Family rates are also available Register by December 5 by calling 249-3716

December 8Wine Chocolate and Cheese FestAn evening of treats and delight-ful tastings of wine chocolate and cheese await you from 7 pm-10 pm at the Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave Enter to win the prize for being the most festively dressed Music provided by Alternate Route This event benefits a different local nonprofit each year Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers Mouses Choco-lates amp Coffee San Juan Wine amp Liquors in Ouray and more Tickets are $20 at the door For more infor-mation call 325-4913 or visit wwwcoloradowinefestorg

December 8 amp 9Christmas by Candlelight holiday concertA special Christmas concert featur-ing holiday favorites will be per-formed by the combined talents of

the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus and the Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerts will be held at 730 pm Saturday at the Delta Performing Arts Center 822 Grand Ave and at 3 pm Sunday at the Montrose Pavil-ion 1800 Pavilion Drive Tickets are $20 Due to the concertrsquos popular-ity advance tickets are encouraged and are available at Clubbrsquos in Delta and Homer L Sims Agency Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose Tick-ets can be purchased online at wwwvalleysymphonynet or by calling the Montrose Pavilion office at 249-7015 For more information call 209-2295

December 12Montrose Botanic Gardens PotluckBring a favorite dessert or hors drsquooeurve to the Montrose Botanic Gardensrsquo 12th annual holiday party and silent auction from 630 pm-830 pm at the Montrose Elks Lodge 801 S Hillcrest Drive in Montrose For more information call 596-3602

December 15Merriment on MainEnjoy holiday hay rides shopping specials entertainment cocoa and other refreshments from 2 pm- 6 pm on Main Street in Montrose Wine tastings and artist demonstra-tions from 6 pm-830 pm

December 16Montrose Community Band Christmas concertThe Montrose Community Band will hold a free Christmas concert at 3 pm at the Montrose Pavilion 1800 Pavilion Drive The concert features many classic Christmas favorites such as ldquoSleigh Riderdquo ldquoUltimate Christmas Sing-A-Longrdquo and ldquoIt Came Upon a Midnight Clearrdquo The concert will also feature the Montrose Saxophon-ics with music that is sure to give the audience a bit of holiday cheer For more information visit wwwmon trosebandcom or call 596-1188

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By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is now available on the Western Slope

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970-252-3360

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36 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

140 S Uncompahgre Ave(behind the Montrose Police Dept between S 1st and S 2nd)

Call now for an appointment

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Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

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And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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 Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

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2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

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2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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BeaconPendantPublishingcom

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BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

wwwstmarygjorg

An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 35

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

By Liesl Greathouse

Montrose resident CeCe Brown 64 understands

the importance of recycling She makes recycling fun af-fordable and fashionable for the average person by mak-ing upscale recycled purses through her business 2 Old Bags

Brown enjoys crafting and sewing and has recycled all her life When she was able to incorporate both by working for a company that made accessories out of recycled materials her creativ-ity took over

ldquoMy bags kind of evolved from the simple idea of using animal feed bag materi-als to make a purserdquo Brown said ldquoThen I became the lsquochicken bag ladyrsquo which really meant making any kind of unusual or unique bagrdquo

When the accessories company closed Brown and her friend Dayna Greathouse (another employee at the same accessories company) still wanted to continue making bags out of recyclable materials Together they started 2 Old Bags

Greathouse creates bags out of used banner material and coffee bags while Brown focuses on using feed bags and fabric

ldquoI try to utilize the whole bag or at least as much as possiblerdquo Brown said

The front and the back of the purse

Two old bags make recycling stylish

are made from feed bags with fun and unusual coordinating fabric (sometimes old clothes) used as the sides bottom and straps The purse is lined with pockets for storage and has a magnetic snap closure

Brown said she enjoys picking out the fabric

and sewing the bag It takes her

about two hours to create a bag from

start to finish Her favorite purse was

made from a small pink dog food bag with pink

faux fur as the fabric and tubing with glitter in it as the handles

ldquo[My bags] are uniquerdquo she said ldquoWho doesnrsquot like ani-malsrdquo

Cats dogs chickens horses

goats or even rabbits can be featured on Brownrsquos purses at an affordable price which depends on the size of the bag and the materials used but most are about $20-$40

Because of her love of animals with every sale of a regular animal feed bag purse Brown donates 10 percent to the Montrose Animal Shelter Brown also makes purses with old military uniforms and she donates 10 percent of all those sales to the Wounded Warrior Project

For more information about Brownrsquos purses and 2 Old Bags call 596-2584 or visit www2oldbagscom

CeCe Brown 64 holds up some stylish purses she created from recycled animal feed bags

Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is now available on the Western Slope

located inside Dunnagan Chiropractic145 S Cascade Ave in Montrose

970-252-3360

Non-Invasive Treatment forAnti-aging Asthma Autism Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Crohnrsquos Disease Cancer Treatment Recovery Diabetes Epilepsy Fibromyalgia Syndrome Lupus Lyme Disease Multiple Sclerosis Parkinsonrsquos Rheumatoid Arthritis Sports Injuries Stroke and Surgery Recovery

Call us today970-252-3360

or visit our websitewwwdchyperbaricscomto learn more about the

benefits of mHBT

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Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

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Craig T Cayo DDS Dorcha W Boisen DDS

MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

Va l u E

And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

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THE COMPANY THAT DELIVERS

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The cast of the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will perform their holiday show through the first of the year

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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

fax 800 536-7516 email beaconpendantpublishingcom

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address

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telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

Grand Junction amp telluride

2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

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2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

wwwstmarygjorg

An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

36 delta montrose Counties wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veteransThe Warrior Resource Center 11 S Park Ave in Montrose has the follow-ing events scheduled for veterans in December If you have not previously registered with the Warrior Resource Center as a veteran please bring a form of military ID with you For more information call 240-5489

bull Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 am-10 am every Thursday This activity is open to all veterans of any conflict or area

Downtown historic walksA historic walk of downtown Mon-trose will be held at 6 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum 21 N

DeltaMontrose Beacon BitsRio Grande Cost is $5 and space is limited To RSVP call 249-2085

Do you have a drinking problemDo you think you may have a drink-ing problem Do you know someone else who might There are weekly AA meetings throughout the Western Slope For meeting times and loca-tions call 245-9649 or 888-333-9649 or visit wwwaawesterncoloradoorg

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-ers are all encouraged to attend For more information and meeting days call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028

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

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

Free Medicare counseling RSVP Colorado West is offering free Medicare counseling for seniors RSVPrsquos counselors are trained on the updates and changes to Medicare so seniors may benefit from reviewing their plan with a counselor Medi-carersquos Open Enrollment Period runs October 15ndashDecember 7 To schedule an appointment call 249-9639

Christmas in Colorado This classy Christmas show will feature quality arts crafts antiques gourmet food apparel and more Hours are 3 pm-7 pm Friday De-cember 7 and 9 am-4 pm Satur-day December 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds 1001 N Second St in Montrose Free admission For more information call 487-3544

Music at Noon seriesThe Montrose United Method-ist Church will present its Music at Noon series during the Advent season on December 5 12 and 19 in the church sanctuary located at 19 S Park Ave in Montrose These free concerts take place at noon and last about 30 minutes Bring a sack lunch if you wish For more information call 249-3716

bull December 5Pastor Steve Reinhard and his wife Tracy will perform vocal and instru-mental selections The Reinhards are both musically trained Steve is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and Tracy is the music teacher for Cottonwood and Northside Elemen-tary Schools

bull December 12Montrose High Schoolrsquos Belle Canto Singers will perform under the direc-tion of Cheryl Leu the schoolrsquos cho-ral director Leu also is the bell choir director for the Montrose Methodist Church

bull December 19Church Organist Connie Stoutt and Musical Director Kelly Thompson will combine their talents with those of a few friends to present sacred holiday music through voice pipe organ and piano

DELTA SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta To register for any of the following ac-tivities or for a full list call 874-0923

bull December 1 9 am-3 pmThe City of Deltarsquos ldquoHand-Maderdquo Holiday Craft Fair With 69 quality vendors there will be jewelry hand-sewn pieces wooden masterpieces fiber arts country classics pottery candlecraft bead work embroidery glass and more

bull December 3 630 pm-930 pmMake your own embossed Christmas cards Paper embossing stamps em-bossing crystals envelopes etc will be provided This class is for anyone who can work on their own or has someone to help In this process an image obtained from any stamp becomes ldquoembossedrdquo appearing as a sparkly raised image It is a hands-on class Register early Cost is $15 for 20 cards

bull December 8 830 am-1130 amGingerbread House Contest Cre-ations will be on display for judging on Saturday morning Cost for adults is $7 Call for details as to size and guidelines Register by 5 pm on December 6

MONTROSE SENIOR ACTIVITIESThe Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50+ in December 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 252-4884

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

implants for individual tooth replacementbull Do your surgery asleep or awakebull We work with your general dentistbull Conventional Mini amp Orthodontic Implants

wwwmontroseomscom9702404485 bull 600 S Park Avenue bull Montrose CO 81401

Craig T Cayo DDS Dorcha W Boisen DDS

MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

Va l u E

And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E24 7 W A T E R F I R E H A Z M A T

9706263267RIDGWAY

9709454407GLENWOOD

THE NAME TO KNOW

THE BRAND TO TRUST

THE COMPANY THAT DELIVERS

YOUR DRYING EXPERTS

WATER DAMAGE

The cast of the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will perform their holiday show through the first of the year

AttentionBEACON Advertisers

1

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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 Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

Grand Junction amp telluride

2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

Montrose and delta

2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

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ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

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An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom delta montrose Counties 37

bull December 4 1115 am-1145 amWe will review fall prevention strate-gies special devicesequipment tips on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) performance and of course the ben-efits of PTOT to help maintain inde-pendence Presented by Derek Tuohy PT and Kim Schmidt OT of Balanced Residential Therapy Services Located at the Senior Center Dining Room

bull December 7 945 am-2 pmHike in the Grand Junction area This is rated as an easy 4-mile round-trip hike Cost is $18 Bring a sack lunch

bull December 11 11 amNew Creation Hearing is providing free hearing aid cleaning Utilize this free service to get your hearing aids cleaned

bull December 16 1045 am-5 pmSusan Ellinger performs selections from Tchaikovskyrsquos beloved fairy tale and ballet ldquoThe Nutcrackerrdquo while local dancers interpret the story through dance Eat lunch at Zachrsquos in Hotchkiss and then attend the mati-nee performance at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia Cost is $25 (bring money for lunch)

bull December 19 amp 20 5 pm-8 pmMontrose community members have a great display of lights for the holi-days Join us for dinner at the Stone House and Christmas light viewing If you are not able to drive or donrsquot drive at night we will pick you up Call Cindy at 252-4884 to make ar-rangements otherwise meet at the Senior Center at 445 pm Same tour both dates Cost is $25 which includes dinner

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

bull Specialist Implant Surgeons with Advanced Trainingbull Most experienced implant team in our areabull Implants for denture stability amp

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MONTROSE ORAL SURGERY ANDDENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALISTS

Line dancingDance every week from 4 pm-6 pm on the first second and fourth Mon-days of the month and at 6 pm the third Monday at the Senior Center Cost is only $2

PickleballTry out one of the fastest growing sports in the country Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines the elements of badminton tennis and table tennis This game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick fast paced competitive game for experienced players Cost is only $3 or you can get a 10-punch card for $25 For more information call George at 252-9099 Play at the following locations

bull Cottonwood Elementary (indoors) 4 pm-6 pm Fridays (no play on December 28)

bull Oak Grove Elementary (indoors) 5 pm-7 pm Tuesdays

bull Baldridge Park Hockey Rink (outdoors) 130 pm-330 pm Thursdays

Holiday closuresThe Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on December 24 It will also close after lunch on December 31 and reopen at 7 pm for the New Yearrsquos Eve Dance

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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theBeaconAugust 2011 Vol 25 No 8

Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

a FREE$49

Va l u E

And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

Call Linda Lovendahl for ad rates243-8829

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

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THE COMPANY THAT DELIVERS

YOUR DRYING EXPERTS

WATER DAMAGE

The cast of the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will perform their holiday show through the first of the year

AttentionBEACON Advertisers

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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

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address

city state zip

telephone number

queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

Grand Junction amp telluride

2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

Montrose and delta

2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

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An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

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Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

38 garfield County wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Garfield County CalendarCompiled by Cheryl Currier

December 7 amp 8Whimsical Women of the West artWhimsical Women is a group of female artisans coming together in the name of artistic creativity The show will be held at the Third Street Center 520 S Third St in Carbon-dale Fiber arts holiday decor jew-elry clothing fine art and more will be for sale A percentage of sales will benefit the Thompson Divide Coali-tion The showrsquos hours are 4 pm- 9 pm Friday and 9 am-4 pm Saturday Call 963-3221 for details

December 9Memory Tree dedicationTake a moment this year to honor the memory and spirit of a loved one who has passed at our annual Memory Tree dedication There will be refreshments song fellowship and memories The ceremony will be from 2 pm-3 pm at the E Dene Moore Care Center 701 E Fifth St in Rifle Personalized handmade ornaments in memory of a loved one are available for $8 For more information contact Tammy Fasold at 625-7442 or tfasoldgrhdorg All proceeds benefit the care center

December 9Decorative folk artJoin us for a fun and relaxing day making decorations to brighten your home for the holiday season Wersquoll make two types of decorations rose windows from layered and cut tissue paper and window stars from colored kite paper Rose windows are a folk art that emulates the large round stained glass rose windows in cathe-drals Window stars shine like real stars and are constructed of small sections of lovely colored paper folded in modules which are glued together The class is sponsored by the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities and takes place at 645 Main St in Carbondale Cost is $45 and advanced registration is required Call 963-1680 or email ccahsoprisnet for more information

December 9Day of Infamy Snowshoe RaceThis 8K race is an event to honor Pearl Harbor victims while raising money for local animal shelters The course winds through beautiful Bab-bish Gulch on Sunlight Mountain Resortrsquos cross-country system Entry fee is $20 when you preregister and $22 the day of the race The race starts at 10 am Call 379-2593 for more information

December 10Pamper yourself in RifleShare a potluck of homemade soups (you bring a side dish) enjoy head and neck massages and nail painting and crafts with your friends Meet from noon to 2 pm at the Rifle Senior Center 50 Ute Ave Contact Judy Martin at 945-9191 ext 3061 for more information

December 13-17Jacob Marleyrsquos Christmas CarolThunder River Theater Company will perform this heart-warming seasonal favorite Performances are at 730 pm but the Sunday perfor-mance will be at 2 pm The theater is located at 67 Promenade in Car-bondale downtown on the Red Brick Walkway Call 947-2955 for more information Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at wwwthun derrivertheatrecom

December 22 amp 23Demo Days at SunlightThis is your opportunity to demo new skis and snowboards for free from 9 am to 4 pm at Sunlight Mountain Resort 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs Santa will be there to entertain the grandkids For more information call 945-7492

December 31New Yearrsquos Eve at the Hot SpringsThe Glenwood Hot Springs Pool 415 E Sixth St will be open until 1 am for New Yearrsquos Eve A party is planned with party favors and hats plus a drawing for an annual pool pass Regular admission rates apply Call 947-2955 for details

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Photo by Heidi Graf

Whatrsquos InsideAdvice and Ideas 9Classifieds 36Crossword 35DeltaMontrose County 32Faith Moves 7Fruita 22Garfield County 34Health amp Wellness 10Kvetch 38Laughing Matters 14Local Lore 20Mesa County 28River City Singles 29Travel amp Recreation 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couplersquos lives

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care Read more in this monthrsquos special insert

Western Coloradorsquos Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+ Over 30450 Readers

Give a pet a home Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst

Read more on page 26

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue

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 afterall

Your Guide to Senior Housing amp Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people

and their pets From everyday ldquopound puppiesrdquo to the

exotic birds above

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And receive a free massage belt

Garfield County Seniors are readingthe BEACONShouldnrsquot your ad be here

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December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

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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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

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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

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

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 216-8236

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Serving Archuleta Delta Dolores La Plata Montezuma Montrose Ouray San Miguel

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

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Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

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Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

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Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

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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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Wanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

wwwstmarygjorg

An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom garfield County 39

Compiled by Cheryl Currier

Stocking stuffers for saleThe elves have been busy at the Para-chute Branch Library 244 Grand Val-ley Way Take a peek under the tree in our lobby and select a book thatrsquos already wrapped and ready to give A simple tag gives you a general genre clue All books are in good condition Paperback books are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1 These make great stocking stuffersmdasha surprise for all All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library These stocking stuffers will be available through December 22 but they usually sell out so for the best selection visit the library today For more information call 285-9870

I got a new tech toy Now whatDid you get a new tech toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it Book a librarian tech specialist at the Rifle Branch Library 207 East Ave to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device Appointments will be held on December 27 29 and January 3 in half-hour sessions Slots are limited so sign up at the libraryrsquos front desk on December 26 For more information call 625-3471

Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas concerts Enjoy the holiday season with music by the Mountain Madrigal Singers Concerts are free to the public and feature 16th and 17th century mad-rigal music pop modern hymns and traditional carols Concerts take place at the United Methodist Church 824 Cooper Ave in Glenwood Springs The schedule is as followsbull December 2 at 130 pm bull December 7 9 and 15 at 730 pm

Vaudeville ShowThe Glenwood Springs Vaudeville

Revue has opened their holiday show and will perform through January 1 Shows run Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings at 630 pm and Sundays at 530 pm Shows will be added between Christmas and New Yearrsquos Eve with two performances scheduled for New Yearrsquos Eve Call 945-9699 for reservations Cost is $20 for seniors Food and beverages are available a la carte for additional charges All shows are performed at the Masonic Lodge 901 Colorado Ave in Glenwood Springs Visit wwwgvrshowcom for details

Club activitiesbull Knit and stitchJoin the Rifle Craft Collective for a knit and stitch from 6 pm-730 pm Tuesdays at the Creekbend Bistro 121 E Third St Bring any fiber craft All ability levels welcome Email mslirettegmailcom for details

bull Scrabble ClubIf you love words games and having fun then Scrabble Club is for you The Scrabble Club meets from 6 pm-8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library 413 Ninth St Begin-ners and experts alike are encour-aged to join Make new friends and learn new scrabble strategies Bring your own board if you have one Scoring materials and dictionaries will be provided For more informa-tion call 945-5958

Garfield County Beacon Bits

E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E24 7 W A T E R F I R E H A Z M A T

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9709454407GLENWOOD

THE NAME TO KNOW

THE BRAND TO TRUST

THE COMPANY THAT DELIVERS

YOUR DRYING EXPERTS

WATER DAMAGE

The cast of the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue will perform their holiday show through the first of the year

AttentionBEACON Advertisers

1

2

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970 243-8829

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 December 20 2012Publication Date December 31 2012

Mature people love romance They enjoy a good meal they still give flowers and they have the time to get away In fact our arearsquos over fifty crowd spends 26 more money on dining 54 more on drinking and 60 more on travel than any other group Shouldnrsquot you be romancing themAdvertising Deadline January 20 2013Publication Date January 28 2013

Call for informationNow on the web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscomProduced by the BEACONrsquos

Advertising Team

Three keys to successful giving through your estate planpage 13

Local philanthropist Herb Bacon

is none other than Mr April from

the Rotary Club Calendar of 2011

ldquoLegends of Rotary A Tribute

to Sexy Old Guysrdquo

Vote for this yearrsquos Volunteer of the Yearpage 7

2012 Guide to Giv ing Your Time and Money

Create a Legacy

Now on the Web at

wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the Beaconrsquos

Advertising Team

Warning signs of hearing loss

page 11

Winter is for the dogs

( and people too)page 2

Hyperbaric therapy now available

page 8

John Perry racing in Granby

Colorado with his six-dog sled team

Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind amp Body

Health ampWellnessWinter 2012

Now on the Web at wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Produced by the BeacoNrsquoS advertising Team

The best restaurant yoursquove never heard of page 4

Finding love laterpage 2

Your Guide to Romance

Romantic Restaurants and Retreats

Todayrsquos active affluent and aging adults own 77 of all the privately held assets in the United States Admirably 98 of this group make charitable contributions But are they planning to donate to you Planned giving is the ldquoholy grailrdquo of non-profit funding Donor education is the key to unlocking this treasure trove Will you help usAdvertising Deadline February 20 2013Publication Date March 4 2013

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

Events

Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

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 Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

Grand Junction amp telluride

2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

Montrose and delta

2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Wanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

wwwstmarygjorg

An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

40 Classifieds wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

Lawn and Garden Services

Master Gardener AAA Lawn Care serving the GJ area for a decade Sprinkler repairs landscaping and lawn maintenance 234-1607

Miscellaneous Services

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

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

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 216-8236

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

KP Duty Cleaning and Dog Walking

Cleaning Done Right

201-7101 Call KP

Home Care

HOME HEALTH CARE Let me take care of your loved ones in their home Will handle all appointments errands and social events Also light housekeeping including laundry I do it all Great references Nicole 596-8364

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

Help Wanted

Part-time editor neededfor Delta-Montrose area Also

writers for Mesa Delta-Montrose and Garfield counties Please send your resume

to the BEACON Senior Newspaper at beaconpendantpublishingcom

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Arts amp Crafts Show Nellie Bechtel Apartments Clubhouse 3032 N 15th St Saturday Dec 15 9 AMndash5 PM Call Bill 589-1367 for Booth info

To Place a Classified Ad3 easy steps Write your ad

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queStionS Call Genevra or Michelle M-TH 9am-4pm 970 243-8829wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom

Computer Lady ndash In home PC Repair Services Friendly affordable easy to understand Computer not-so-literate my specialty Cleanups virus removal setups upgrades instruction wireless and more Call Mindy at 255-1216 or 261-3120

Pheasant Hunting BrokenSpokeRanchcom wildpheasantyahoocom 241-3949

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

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

Grand Junction amp telluride

2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

Montrose and delta

2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Wanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

wwwstmarygjorg

An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

December 2012 wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom Classifieds 41

Real Estate for Rent

senior living in a park like setting

Friendly Affordable Safe Convenient Comfortable

nellie Bechtel senior apartments 245-1712 bull 3032 North 15th Street

Senior Friendly Apartment Two bedrooms and one office one bathroom stacking washerdryer in kitchen Lots of storage sunny and quiet We pay water sewer and trash (pay electricity only) Two parking spaces Next to horse pasture Lovely views walk to beautiful Riverbend park Recent building remodel new windows and stucco Grand Valley Transit passes by the the front door $675 per month $675 deposit 462-1115

Real Estate for Sale

Hickory Crest 55+ Community in Columbia MD 1 bedroom den 15 bath wood floors Close to LorianHospital $320000 Longnand-Foster Realtors 410-730-9573 410-730-3456 Ann Detraglia

Dejuliorsquos Carpet amp upholstery Care

249-1970

Introduction special for month of December

After 30 years in the Montrose area we have expanded our service to the Grand Junction area

Powerful Truck Mount UnitNo Max Square Footage Required Oriental Rug Cleaning

Offer ends 123112 wwwdejuliocarpetcleaningcom

Owner OperAted (JerAld deJuliO)

Grand Junction amp telluride

2 Rooms amp Hall $75Full House $2004 Rooms amp Hall $105Couch amp Loveseat $105

Montrose and delta

2 Rooms amp Hall $55Full House $1754 Rooms amp Hall $95Couch amp Loveseat $95Couch $75Recliner $25

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

m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

3beef cubes amp gravymashed potatoesTossed saladApplesauce berry gelatinSweet potato roll

4egg amp sausage bakeThree bean saladPeas and carrotsOrange wedgesmini bran muffin

5meat loaf amp gravymashed potatoesIsland vegetablesApricots wcraisins amp crunchy caramel toppingWheat bread slice

6Swiss steak amp sauceAu gratin potatoesbbq ranch style beansOrange sectionsWheat bread slice

7broccoli amp cheese soup Jellied beet saladApricot amp pineapple compoteCrackers

10Lemon pepper chickenChuckwagon cornThree bean saladStrawberry fruit moldWheat bread slice

11beef enchilada casserolePinto beansSpanish riceOrange wedges

12beef tomato macGarden vegetablesZucchini celery saladFruited cottage cheeseWheat bread slice

13Roast turkey amp gravyStuffingSpinachCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

14Spinach lasagnaItalian blend vegetablesTossed saladAmbrosia deluxeItalian bread

17bbq pork rib wsaucebaked potatoSliced zucchiniPerfection veggie gelatinFruit cocktailWheat bread slice

18Corn chowder amp fish sticksblushing beet saladApricot amp peach compoteCrackers

19Ham amp pineapple glazeSweet potatoesNavy beansCitrus fruit mixWheat bread slice

20macaroni ampcheeseTossed saladSteamed broccoliblushing pears amp bananaWheat bread slice

21Stuffed bell pepperIsland vegetablesbutter beansTapioca puddingWheat bread slice

24Gray GourmetCLOSed

25Gray GourmetCLOSed

26Spaghetti amp meatballsSpinach amp tomato saladPineapple tidbitsItalian bread

27beef tater tot casserolebrussel sproutsPea amp cheese saladCherry gelatin fluffWheat bread slice

28Chicken cordon bleu amp sauceRice pilafmonte carlo vegetablesFruit medleyWheat bread slice

31Gray GourmetCLOSed

Jan 1 2013Gray GourmetCLOSed

meal menu December 2012 243-9844 ext 1 m ond a y tu e sd a y w e d ne sd a y th u rsd a y frid a y

13

Please call Fran at 243-9844 for nu-trition questions or for nutrition coun-seling services

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

kvetch kfech

Wanna pitch a fit Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Wanna give a shout out Pass out a compliment Write us at

BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

wwwstmarygjorg

An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

42 kudos amp kvetCh wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom December 2012

ldquoIrsquod like to thank [Brenda Evers] for the wonderful article in the BEA-CON (Novemberrsquos Salute to Veterans insert) People that picked up the paper couldnrsquot believe that all of that was included in one human interest storyrdquo - Harvey H Grand Junction

ldquolsquoWant health Get a jobrsquo by Kevin VanGundy (in Septemberrsquos BEACON) really hit home for me Irsquove been espousing this advice for years At 80 years old I have four volunteer posi-tions Itrsquos the best thing you can do to stay healthy and happyrdquo - Judy A Grand Junction

ldquoTo the young man who helped me off the sidewalk when I fell last week thank you Your parents raised you wellrdquo - Brenda F Montrose

ldquoI wanted to thank the kind staff at Grand Mesa Medical for recently help-ing my mother sort out a few personal care issues She was embarrassed to speak with someone but your staff was quite respectful and understandingrdquo - Sarah H Grand Junction

ldquoSeeing the devastation that hur-ricane Sandy recently unleashed on the East Coast I am so happy that I live here in our peaceful little valley It was a great choice to retire hererdquo - Connie S Fruita

kudos kudosBy Kevin K VanGundy

Ben Burkey 86 is an affable man but this affable man is ldquomad as

hellrdquo and frankly I donrsquot blame him This is the story of Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise

The Burkeys a hard working clan from the hardscrabble plains of northern Oklahoma moved to Colo-radorsquos Western Slope in the early part of the last century An enterprising family they set to work building the arearsquos largest lumber company The family by now families was suc-cessful charitable and community-minded

A gift of landIn 1967 Lew Burkey and his wife

Mildred donated 18 acres of land near the intersection of 30 and Pat-terson Roads to the City of Grand Junction for what would hopefully someday become a park Today could be considered ldquosomedayrdquo but 45 years later there is still no park on the former Burkey property

What happenedWell that would depend on whom

you ask To the youngest and last sur-viving Burkey brother Ben itrsquos noth-ing short of ldquoa damn conspiracyrdquo

ldquoIf someone donates a piece of land to the City to be turned into a park then they should honor thatrdquo Ben said ldquoAnd if they arenrsquot going to use the land then they should give it back to the familyrdquo

Tilting windmillsGregg Palmer who served as a

Grand Junction City Councilman from 2002 to 2010 put a good deal of effort into Lewrsquos dream of making his property into a city park

ldquoUnfortunately Burkey Park is the red-headed stepchild of local park projectsrdquo Palmer said ldquoIt seemed like I was always just one vote short of moving it to the top of the list Itrsquos a shame that we had taken this land made a promise to the family and then never followed throughrdquo

Really it comes down to moneyAccording to Palmer building a

park these days costs upwards of $300000 per acre At 18 acres itrsquos estimated that Burkey Park would cost city taxpayers a cool $54 mil-lion to build Thatrsquos a lot of money especially in todayrsquos tight economic times A couple of ideas have been batted about these last few years to see if funding could be raised to build the park

Temporary tax hikeOne such mechanism would be a

temporary sales tax increase to not only build Burkey Park but to also build on the gigantic Matchett prop-erty also on Patterson and to break ground on the stunningly conceived Las Colonias Project on the Riverside Parkway Of course this would have to come from a vote of the people

Cost sharingldquoI expect that Burkey Park will end

up as a shared propertyrdquo Palmer said A shared property is one in which

an entity is allowed to build on the land in exchange for paying to have the rest of the land developed as well You can often see this where schools are built In fact a private school had been looking to do just that with Burkey Park

Perhaps a senior centerWhile Lew and Mildred envisioned

a park on their property they were also open to other recreational or governmental options One such idea is building a senior center which is an idea that sits well with Ben Burkey and may represent the only realistic road ahead

What are your thoughtsWould you be willing to pay a bit

more in sales tax to build Burkey Park Are you in favor of building a senior center there Do you think the City should sell the property and move on Cast your vote on our web-site wwwBeaconSeniorNewscom or drop us a line at 243-8829 or email BeaconPendantPublishingcom

Burkey Parkrsquos broken promise ldquoI love your paper (the BEACON) but I canrsquot find onerdquo - Jeanne T Grand Junction

Kevin Sometimes I feel like I work for an underground newspaper because I canrsquot find one myself We distribute the BEACON free of charge in over 288 locations Irsquom sorry you canrsquot find a paper Jeanne Always try the gro-cery stores first If that doesnrsquot work call our office and wersquoll get a BEACON to you Finally to ensure that you never miss an issue you can always get a subscription for just $15 a year

ldquoOn page 17 of your November issue there is a joke about how retired people kill time It was funny until you slammed our president There was absolutely nothing funny nor was there any reason to insert the sentence lsquoWe always look for cars with Obama 2012 stickersrsquo Your political opinions need not be so obvious when you are pub-lishing a newspaperrdquo - Mary S Ridgway

Kevin Thank you for reading the BEACON That particular joke does not reflect my political opinion as I am equally disgruntled with both parties However if you have some-thing funnier please email it to us at BeaconPendantPublishingcom

ldquoI was disappointed that more people did not attend the Veteranrsquos Day Parade last month Yes the weather was a little unsettled but it pales in comparison to the conditions faced by our countryrsquos soldiers On the bright side those that did attend were very enthusiastic in their support and I no-ticed that even the BEACON gave away a very nice paper about some of our local veterans Thank yourdquo - Carla R Grand Junction

Kevin Hear Hear Thank you to all of our fighting men and women both present and past May God bless them and their families with safety and happiness

kvetch kfech

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Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

wwwstmarygjorg

An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

Serving families in the Grand Valley for over 100 yearsGrief and the Holiday Season

ldquoItrsquos time for you to move on nowrdquo said her friend and the others agreed ldquoBut Irsquom not ready Itrsquos so soon I need more timerdquo argued the widowldquoItrsquos been long enough Yoursquore just depressed and you need to get out and start living againrdquo stated her well-

meaning friendWe often visit with people who have recently had a death in their family and they are being told to move

on Grief is such a personal thing and with the holidays approaching we hope this will be a good lesson for the season

If only one message is taken from this let it be that everyone is different and each person heals in his or her own time

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and there are ways to help someone who is grievingbull Allowthemtoexpresswhattheyfeelandtomoveforwardatapacethatiscomfortableforthembull Listen-donrsquotgiveadviceunlessyouareaskedbull TalkabouttheirlovedoneandsharestoriesThepersongrievingwantstotalkaboutthemmdashALOTbull JustbethereIncludethewidoworwidowerinactivitiesasyoudidbeforethedeathOneofthe

biggest losses for people is their identity as a couple bull BepatientAspeoplehealtheygothroughmanyemotionsandsometimesdonrsquotrememberanythingtheyhavesaidor

done This can go on for a long timeMy friend told me she felt like she was in a cocoon when her husband died She knew life was happening

butforheritwascloudedAstimepassedshebegantobreakthroughthewebbingthatsurroundedherandasshegainedstrengthsheemergedfromthecocoonstrongandreadytogoonAsabutterflycannotbehelpedtobreak free from the cocoon or it will wither and die so it is for people They gain strength with time and will be abletobreakoutoftheircocoonTimeheals

May your holidays be a time of peace remembrance and love

2515 Patterson Road bull Grand Junction CO 815059702432450

infocemgjcom wwwcallahan-edfastcom

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

wwwstmarygjorg

An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n

ldquoWersquore here for liferdquo970-298-CARE (2273)

2635 N 7th Street Grand Junction CO 81501

wwwstmarygjorg

An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

Weight loss surgery Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies Presented by St Maryrsquos fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Call 298-6400 to register

GRAND JUNCTIONWed Dec 5 530ndash700 pm Wed Dec 19 Noonndash130 pm

GLENWOOD SPRINGSWed Dec 12 530ndash700 pm

ldquoI was overweight and my blood sugars were out of control I met with the surgeon and we decided a gastric bypass was the best option for me Now my diabetes is gone Gonerdquo

mdashLisa McGinnettPalisade

Attend a free one-hour seminar and find out what you can do about your joint pain

Learn about some of the causes and latest treatments including information on medications nutrition and exercise

Monday December 10 1100 amndashNoon

St Maryrsquos Hospital Saccomanno Education Center Fifth Floorgt Please use our parking garage

Do you suffer from hip knee or shoulder pain

Call 298-2380 to register or for more informationT

he Joint Commission in conjunction with the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Association recently recognized

St Maryrsquos Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizationrsquos dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients St Maryrsquos Primary Stroke Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients

St Maryrsquos underwent a rigorous on-site review in September A Joint Commission expert reviewed St Maryrsquos compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissionrsquos Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities

ldquoIn achieving Joint Commission advanced certification St Maryrsquos has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patientsrdquosays Jean

St Maryrsquos awarded advanced certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission

ldquoSt Maryrsquos is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatmentrdquo

says Logan McDaneld MD stroke-trained neurologist and medical director of St Maryrsquos stroke program

Range MS RN CPHQ executive director Disease-Specific Care Certification The Joint Commission ldquoCertification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends St Maryrsquos for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it servesrdquo

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003 The Joint Commissionrsquos Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitionrsquos ldquoRecommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centersrdquo Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commissionndash accredited acute care hospitals n