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By Ron Rutz, Attorney
Legal Correspondent
Last month, I discussed what needsto be done with probate, a simpleprocedure in Colorado used to settlean estate. This is the second part of
that column, showing what you need
to do after filling out four forms: JDF910; JDF 911; JDF 913; and JDF 915.
The forms are available at www.
courts.state.co.us/Forms/Index.cfm.After filing those forms with the countyclerk, the forms will be processed and
returned to you, along with seven certi-fied Letters Testamentary.
At that point, the PersonalRepresentative needs to do the
Information of Appointment (FormJDF 940), which notifies interested
parties that a proceeding has beenstarted and that a PersonalRepresentative has been appointed.
The original information is filed withthe Court, and the Personal
Representative sends a copy to eachbeneficiary listed on the Application.
A Notice to Creditors (Form JDF943) needs to be published in a news-
paper in the county in which the
probate is being done.
costs about $50. After tpublished, the newspaper
Affidavit of Publication, wfiled with the Court.
Thereafter, nothing e be submitted to the Coestate is ready to close.
paid and assets distributedly. An Inventory is normathe beneficiaries of the Wi
Statement of Personal ReClosing Administration
965) is filed with the CoPersonal Representative wsend copies of the Verifie
to the beneficiaries lisInformation of Appointm
them that the estate proceended.
When done by the probate cost is around
probate is often a desirabColorado.________________ Attorney Ron Rutz will a
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By Michael Hollis, DirectorSocial Security Office, Greeley
Its becoming more common formature people to have minor chil-dren in their care.
So its important to know that ifyou receive Social Security benefits
and have minor children whodepend on you, you might be ableto receive benefits for them, too.This is true whether you receivebenefits as a retiree or you receiveSocial Security disability orsurvivors benefits.
To get benefits, a child musthave a parent (or in some cases agrandparent) who is disabled orretired and entitled to SocialSecurity benefits; or died afterhaving worked long enough in a jobwhere he or she paid Social
Security taxes.The child also must be unmar-
ried; younger than age18; or 18-19years old and a full-time student(no higher than grade 12); or 18 orolder and disabled. (The disabilitymust have started before age 22.)
A child might receive up to one-
Social SecuritHistoric Stover Househe historic Frank Stover house inFort Collins is among thoseured on this years historic homesr sponsored by the Poudredmarks Foundation. Memberan Hoskinson provided theowing information about the
ver house. For tour information,484-7137.
Frank Stover owned the Stoverg Store (later City Drug) in Fortlins for 40 years beginning in4. He and his wife Mary built ae home near City Park that still
stands at 1320 West Oak Street.It was a Tudor Revival style home
designed by Minneapolis architectMarion Alice Parker, and it was oneof the finest homes in Fort Collins inits time.
In 1882 Stovers drug store andother buildings were heavilydamaged by a fire. That prompted the
city to build the new water works todeal with such fires.
Stover was a city leader, and hisname is still engraved in the stoneabove the water works entrance.
half of the parents fullor disability benefit, orof the deceased pareSocial Security benefit.
The maximum famican be from 150 to 180the parents full benefit the total amount pay
family members exceedeach childs benefit proportionately untiequals the maximum amount.
For example, if youwith a minor child and ypayment is $1,000 a mminor child could get uthat each month, However, if you had children in your care, theyour entire family couwould be between $
$1,800. Thats $1,000 fbetween $250 and $400
If you have minoryoull want to reaSecuritys online pBenefits for Childrensocialsecurity.gov/pubs/
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Quick and easy swine flu tests usedin some doctors offices are notreliable, according to a report from theU.S. Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC).
Kits for the tests have been avail-able for several years, and resultsfrom them can be known in a fewminutes. But they are accurate only
about half of the time, saidresearchers.
The best test is a doctors personalevaluation of symptoms and a consid-
eration of what type of community. There is nfor the judgment of thesaid Michael Shaw at the C
More accurate tesrequire 24 hours for resmeantime, a doctor will treatment with an antivira
People who have the
particular time in 2009 have swine flu, said Dr. Mat New York UniversitMedical Center.
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One glass of wine per day mightbenefit women who undergo radi-ation therapy for breast cancer, says areport in the International Journal ofRadiation Oncology Biology Physics.
The radiation often causes skin
problems for women. Researchersfound that a daily glass of winereduced the problems by two-thirdsa significant amount.
If wine can prevent radiotherapy-induced (skin) toxicity withoutaffecting anti-tumor efficacy...it alsohas the potential to enhance the thera- peutic benefit in cancer patients
without increasing thserious adverse effectsVincenzo Valentini.
Medicines are availathe skin problems, buexpensive and often hav
side effects. One serious sthe medicines can, in sprotect cancer cells. Whave that side effect in thnearly 350 women.
The possibility thadietary practices...can retion-induced toxicityintriguing, said Dr. Valen
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eautifulnowy Range
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Range Pass is a tradition for manyresidents of southeastern Wyomingand northern Colorado.
When the road opens onMemorial Day every year, snowbanks eight to ten feet high border theroad. This gives way in the spring toborders of the lily-like yellow Johnny
Jump Ups, the first flowers peepingout of the snow melt.
In summer the wild flowers carpetthe meadows. A picnic beside astream like lovely Libby Creek is anexperience that can only be describedas sensationalthe smell of coolmountain air combined with thefragrance of flowers; the sounds ofgurgling water; the taste of an oldfashion repast; and the sight of snow-capped peaks mirrored in sapphirelakes.
Watchful eyes can occasionallycatch glimpses of moose, deer andelk. A favorite hike is to the top ofMedicine Bow Peak, the tallest in therange, with a spectacular view. Its ahalf-day experience that is moderatelydifficult.
A good mountain bike ride is thetrail down six miles from LakeMarie through the French Creekcanyon. The creek is also a finefishing resource.
Trees killed by the pine beetleput a slight blight on the landscape.
But the glorious colors of fallfoliage temper that.
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14th annual Cemetery Stroll is aving history presentation that willesented September 19 at 10 am:30 pm, at Grandview Cemetery
rt Collins.he theme is the history of nursing
city. Martha Rhem will discussatterson Fairfield, the daughter ofnent pioneers. Ida was trained inand served in World War I.arol Michie Alford will protray heraunt Jane Michie. Born in 1887,
was trained at Fort Collins Hospital4 and served on the board of direc-
or the hospital.aren Hancock will portray Emmaerwark Alkire Powers, who wasin 1872 and came to Fort Collinsovered wagon with her parents.stimated she helped with the birth00 babies.nnifer Nayan will portray Helen
ey Greenamyre. Born in 1873,n was trained in Wyoming andme the nursing superintendent atCollins Hospital.nita Basham will portray Ethele, who was born in Fort Collins in
She was one of only two nursehetists in Fort Collins.ne Koeckeritz will portray Natalie
Billington, born in 1905. She died of
tuberculosis at age 40 in 1946 but was awell known nurse.
Reid Jacob will portray GeorgeSpaulding, born in 1907 in Salida,Colorado. Several of his familymembers were nurses.
Tickets for either performance are$6, available at the senior center orcemetery.
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About half of the people who havea major stroke do so soon afterhaving a mini-stroke, often within 24hours, according to a report in the
medical journal Neurology.That means people need to get to
an emergency room immediately after
they experience mini-stroke symp-
toms that last more than ten minutessuch as slurred speech, sudden weak-ness or a strong headache.
Quick treatment in a hospital cansave your life and avoid the long-
term effects of a stroke, saidresearchers. Risk of a major strokecan be reduced by up to 80 percent
with standard hospital treatment thatincludes aspirin, Plavix, blood pres-
sure reduction and statin therapy withdrugs such as Crestor, Lipitor and
Zocor.Dont wait until the next day,
said study author Dr. Peter M.Rothwell at the University of Oxfordin England where the research was
conducted on over 1,200 people whohad mini-strokes.
Research on StrokAnother study says i
one stroke, the risk of havone within a few years is
and the second one wimore severe than the first.
Thats the conclusion othe Journal of Neurolo
surgery and Psychiatry.
studied nearly 3,000 stroover a 10-year period.
They found that the risa second stroke within 1
24.5 percent. The risk aftewas 16.2 percent; and the r
year was 7.1 percent.People with a histo
trouble were more likelysecond stroke. So were thistory of heart rhythm
(atrial fibrillation).People who had high
sure before the first strokelikely to have a second s
five years. Being older, htrouble and high bloo
increased the risk of a sewithin 10 years.
Retired Kodak employees haveformed EDRA, Ltd., a non-profitorganization to advocate for the protection of retirement benefits,
according to member Bob Volpe.He says, The group plans to work
directly with state and federal govern-
ment agencies and elected officials,and to reach out to Kodak, to influ-
ence retiree benefit changes that couldtake place in the future.
The group was formed early thisyear after Kodak eliminated its lifeinsurance and dental benefits for
retired employees. Volpe said the
purpose of EDRA is nKodak for the reinstatemfits but to reach out
management and offer to h
solutions and alternatives ongoing benefits for retire
EDRA will also partic
National Retirees Network, a non-partisan gto protecting retirement be
Volpe encourages Koto join EDRA and get in
www.ekra.org, or [email protected]. Phon
5579.
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Tanning beds are now rankedamong cigarettes and asbestos asthe leading causes of cancer, says a
report from the International Agencyfor Research on Cancer.
In fact, tanning beds can increase
the risk of developing melanomacancer by 75 percent, especially if used
by children or adults under age 30.Tanning salons are a multi-billion
dollar industry; but some states aretrying to regulate their use by young
people, requiring teenagers to obtainpermission from their parents or
doctors before using sun b
Australia has an outrthem for teenagers. That o
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me birth control pills are safer thanhers. Thats because some containestrogen and progestogen, whichcrease the risk of dangerous bloodn the legs and lungs, according to
ort in the medical journal BMJ.ou cannot tell which pills contain
of the hormones by readingmation on the packages. Youto ask a doctor.he risk of blood clots from theis small but could be importantobese woman with a family
history of blood clots.Researchers were surprised to find
that newer pills on the market containmore estrogen and progestogen thanolder pills. They advise women who
might be concerned to take the oldersecond-generation pills instead ofthe newer fourth-generation pills.
None of the money for the studycame from manufacturers of the pills.Researchers did that to avoid conflictsof interest that have been associatedwith some recent medical studies.
Local Authors50 authors will sign and sell theirs on adventure, hiking, cooking,ng and many other subjects,mber 12, 10 am to 2 pm, at Jax
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and Rialto Theatermusical performances, theater, andevents. See schedule at www.cityland.org/rialto, or call 962-2120.
ric Homes Toureptember 12, tour nine historic Ft.ns homes, sponsored by the
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Poudre Landmarks Foundation.September 10, attend the groups 25anniversary Silver Soiree, 4-7 pm, at theEdwards House Bed and Breakfast withfood, music and other events. CallSusan Hoskinson for tickets and infor-mation, 484-7137.
Red Feather Lakes LibraryFriends of the Library book sale,
September 5, 8 am to 4 pm. 40thanniversary of the library, open house,September 9, 11 am to 4 pm. Writersworkshop, September 19, 2 pm. Forinformation, call 881-2664.
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Migraine sufferers might have anew treatment available beforelong. Its a skin patch called Zelrix,produced by drug maker NuPathe, Inc.
The company says the patchdelivers a powerful migraine drugknown as sumatriptan and providesrelief within two hours from pain,nausea and other symptoms
commonly associated with migraines.It is especially effective in treating thenausea that more than half of migrainesufferers experience, said officials.
The company studied its effects on
over 500 patients. Side emild itching and tingling where the patch was appli
Approximately 30Americans suffer from according to the NationaFoundation.
Another recent treatdeveloped for migraines i
is inhaled, called Levmaker, MAP Pharmaceutwill bring relief within and last 48 hours. Reseadrug involved nearly 800 p
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Statin drugs used to lower choles-terol might also protect peoplefrom eye cataracts, according to aresearch report in the AmericanJournal of Ophthalmology.
Researchers examined over 3,500mature people and followed them fora ten-year period in the BlueMountain Eye Study conducted byresearchers at the University ofSydney, Australia.
They concluded that the peoplewho were taking statins such as
Lipitor or Zocor to lowerreduced their risk of dcataracts by nearly 50 perc
Cataracts cause a cloueyes and can lead to Researchers think antioxidathat may be present in staeyes avoid cataracts. But thresearch is needed to confir
On a related note, thesaid that oxidative stressfactor in causing cataantioxidants might avoid t
Statins May Affect Catar
About 70 million Americans over
age 40 have inner-ear problemsthat can cause them to experience aserious injury from falling, accordingto a report in the Archives of InternalMedicine.
Vestibular imbalances need to betaken seriously because falls can befatal and injuries can be painful, leadto long hospital stays, and result insignificant loss in quality of life, saidresearcher Dr. Lloyd B. Minor atJohns Hopkins University.
About 85 percent of Americans
over age 80 have som
balance problem. Falls kmately 13,000 mature peand cause more than 1hospital emergency room
The researchers survthan 5,000 men and wom40 for the study. Participainner-ear dysfunction times more likely to suffepossibly fatal fall.
Researchers said all dto do more screening forlems.
Inner Ear Problems Com
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This was the best experience I have ever hadat an eye doctor. My glasses are now my secretweapon. I see everything, my game hasimproved and when we play night games, thereis NO glare. Im glad to tell friends my secret isDr. Kirk and my new glasses.
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3650 East 15th StreetLoveland, Colorado
669-1107
John D. Kirk, MD, FACS& John W. Colvin, OD
Now when I playoftball, I seeverything and duringight games, theres NO glare!
Bob WiltgenLoveland
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woman told her friend, Before
writing a prescription for my six-
old daughter, the pediatrician
d her if she was allergic to
hing, and I saw her whisper
thing in his ear.
That night before I gave her the
cine, I read the directions on thee. The doctor had written, Do
ke with broccoli.
father saw a note addressed to
r Dad on his 15-year-old sons
oom dresser. He opened it and
Dad, it is with regret that I have
l you this way that Susie and I
loping and will live in a trailer
has in the woods. I know you
like her piercings, tattoos and
rcycle clothes and the fact that
ten years older than I am.
ut we are in loveand she is
nant. She has a stack of wood
will get us through the winter
in her trailer. We will get some
y from marijuana we will grow
e woods, and we can trade with
neighbors who have cocaine and
stuff.
We plan to have many children
and hope that a cure for AIDS will be
found soon so Susie can get better.
Well come back to visit some day so
you can see your grandkids.
Love, JohnnyPS, None of this is true. I just
wanted to remind you there are worse
things than the bad report card in my
desk drawer.
A man on his Harley was riding
along a California beach when
suddenly lightning flashed and, in a
booming voice, a genie said, I will
grant you one wish.
The biker pulled over and said,
Build a bridge to Hawaii so I can
ride over anytime I want.
The genie said, I can do it, but
your request involves enormous chal-
lenges and will exhaust many of the
earths natural resources. It is hard to
justify. Take a little more time and
think of something that could possibly
help mankind.
The biker thought for a while and
said, I wish that I and all men could
understand women. I want to know
how they really feel, what they think
when they give me the silent treat-
ment, why they cry, and how I can
make a woman truly happy.
The genie said, Do you want twolanes or four on that bridge?
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