BEACON - February 2013

February 2013

Vol. 26

No. 2

Western Colorado’s Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+. Over 31,920 Readers.

Love is in the air during the month of Valentine’s Day. Will you be mine? Details on page 20.

What’s Inside

Boomers gotta roll!

Advice and Ideas............................. 9 Computer Guy................................ 29 Classifieds..................................... 44 Crossword..................................... 32 Delta/Montrose County................. 39 Finance.......................................... 30 Garfield County.............................. 42 Health & Wellness.......................... 10 Laughing Matters.......................... 16 Local Lore...................................... 24 Mesa County.................................. 34 Parks & Recreation........................ 22 River City Singles.......................... 35 Travel & Recreation....................... 18

Some like to roll faster than others, like Dorothea Oldaker does in her 2012 Roush Mustang. Looking for a new ride? Then look inside.

Local Lore Next to water, nothing has shaped our local lifestyle more than the auto. Read more about it on page 24.

February is Heart Health Month How’s your ticker ticking? Don’t let it stop prematurely. Details on page 10.

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Love is a 1976 “Smokey and the Bandit” Trans Am

By Kevin K. VanGundy

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went to Grand Junction High School in the late ‘70s and yes, I was the kid that drove the fancy 1976 “Smokey and the Bandit” Trans Am.

to drive,” he actually got it because it was the only new car model that had a wide enough door for him to slide his wheelchair in behind the driver’s seat.

As the baby boomer generation ages, automakers are scrambling to adapt existing models to introduce new features for their declining abilities and keep them driving (buying) longer. As this month’s cover story points out, there are a few forwardlooking, local businesses that are here to help.

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state of Colorado. Our Grand Junction BeaconFest will be from 9 a.m.3 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at the Two Rivers Convention Center. Near 100 vendors, over a dozen entertainers, a bevy of hula girls, three camels, and free food await you and your friends at this fun, festive and informative event. Don’t miss it, as admission is free! ■ Don Opp shows off his 2012 Silver Camaro to BEACON Publisher Kevin VanGundy at an event last fall.

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Today’s active, affluent and aging adults own 77 percent of all the privateKevin VanGundy and his 1976 “Smokey and the Bandit” ly held assets in the UnitTrans Am as seen here in his senior photo. ed States. Admirably, 98 percent of them contribute time and No, I wasn’t the kid who drove the money to charity.

Our March issue of wicked-fast Camaro. That was my the BEACON will include our annual cousin, Randy. I’m sure, especially if you’re a guy, your first love affair was guide on where to give your time and money. (Might I suggest that you do with a car. both while you’re still able?)

This month’s cover story on autos If you have a particular cause that for the 50 and older market started you’d like us to feature, please call as a conversation I had with known senior activist Don Opp. I was admir- me at 970-243-8829. Or you can email me at kevin@pendantpublishing.com. ing his shimmering, new Camaro and asked him if he was in the midst BeaconFest is April 18 of a mid-life crisis. He laughed and Mark your calendars and plan to admitted that while the car was “fun attend the largest senior fair in the

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Boomers gotta roll!

By Linda Lovendahl

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Getting behind the wheel after illness or injury

Driving is one of the most frequently performed activities, but can also be one of the most dangerous, especially for people recovering from illness or injury, or who are experiencing age-related changes in their physical abilities.

Many of these people are highly motivated and wish to get back behind the wheel again. Janine Burke with Shift to Independence offers a driving evaluation and rehabilitation program helping clients, families and physicians determine if a person is able to safely get behind the wheel again.

From Glenwood Springs to Montrose, Burke travels to clients’ homes for evaluation and training. Her 1999 Ford Taurus is outfitted with adaptive safety equipment to accommodate disabilities such as inability to use an arm or leg, the need for extended mirrors, and hand mobility. Based on her observations from the driving assessment and training session, she can recommend or help acquire equipment adaptations for a client’s car.

For rates and more information, call Shift to Independence at 201-2264.

report on National Public Radio stated that despite the economic downturn, car sales increased 13 percent last year. The Associated Press reported the majority of those purchases were made by members of the generation known as baby boomers—those born between 1946 and 1964.

Boomers are credited as the ones who launched the women’s movement and created dual-home incomes, the two-car family, the appearance of the SUV, and overall growth in travel. In the U.S., baby boomer women influence 80 percent of household buying decisions and boomers hold 70 percent of the U.S. wealth and will be inheriting billions more.

One function of Subaru’s EyeSight technology is adaptive cruise control, which can regulate vehicle speed This generation is typically in order to keep a safe following distance from the car ahead. described as more active and Boomers’ research brings them to make boomer mobility goals plausihealthier than previous generations.

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Scotty’s Muffler General Manager Automakers are banking on them Grand Junction Subaru General being able to stretch out their driving Jake Snider can attest to that fact.

Sales Manager Shawn Harrison said “I’ve noticed baby boomers want years with the aid of safety technolobaby boomers are the dealership’s to do things that make them feel gies—like adaptive cruise control, number one buyer. young,” he said.

“A lot of them have forward collision warning systems “Baby boomers compose our largraised their kids so now they can afand blind-spot monitoring—which ford to buy the muscle cars that were est buyer group for the Forester and are becoming more common as stanOutback,” Director of Internet Sales cool when they were young. We are dard equipment on new cars. Some John Wampler said. “Boomers are often asked to build custom exhaust automakers predict there will even educated and financially savvy. They systems, rebuild engines and do be public acceptance of automated do their research.” maintenance on these cars.” cars to keep boomers mobile even “The beauty of this is that when Snider said his parents are a good longer. To prove their point, Caliboomers appear at our showroom, example, as they are fornia, Nevada and they’ve already done their homeinto racing.

Florida have already work,” Harrison said. “They know “We diagnose and permitted road tests what they want and that’s why they repair every kind of of these vehicles. vehicle manufactured are here.”

There is no doubt today, including those Harrison said that when someone that boomers want the that have been retrocompares Subaru with similar vefreedom and mobility fitted for the handihicles in terms of standard safety of their own wheels capped,” he said. equipment and functionality, Subaru and they want it for as “The reason we can provides the same or better qualities, long as possible. be trusted to do this plus reliability, at lower prices.

Quality maintenance type of work is be“Boomers want quality for a good cause we do a quality price,” he said. ensures mobility job everyday. Every Harrison said it is one of the reaGood maintenance, sons why “Fortune Magazine” feasafety and technology Scotty’s Muffler Manager Jake Snider job is important.”

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tured Subaru as the best car to vehicle that reflects how they buy in 2012. perceive themselves.”

“More proof of Subaru value Muscle cars have been a is the lack of quantity available smaller, yet dependable maron used car lots and for sale ket. A hot rod is sought by the by private owners,” Harrison man typically between the ages said. “You can do an Internet of 43 and 55. They want high search and there are plenty of performance and are willing to other brands to choose from pay for it. but Subaru owners don’t want Adapting vehicles to maintain to part with their cars because independence they just keep on running.”

When a new vehicle is not an Also new this year is the option for the family, there is optional technology of Eyefortunately one place in Grand Sight, a driver support system. Jerry Miller, left, and Mike Ferris, right, of Western Slope Auto.

Junction that has a certified Two cameras are mounted on technician for installing wheelSelf-image defines boomers’ choices the inside of the cab at head height chair lifts and hand controls.

Western Slope Ford, Lincoln & above the rear view mirrors. They Dennis Lopas services handiToyota President Mike Ferris said that signal the vehicle’s computer system capped persons though his business, people age 45 and older comprise of to sound audio alerts, helping reduce Mediquip. Lopas said most of those 50 percent of their business. accidents and providing a more safe “Our customers buy different than people are over the age of 50. His and comfortable driving experience. [those] on the west and east coasts,” certifications qualify him to install EyeSight’s adaptive cruise control he said.

“Eighty percent of vehicles and repair wheelchair lifts and does not replace conventional cruise on the west coast are imports. The ramps; hand controls that attach to control, and can regulate vehicle east coast is dominated primarily by the steering column, throttle and speed in order to keep a safe followdomestic cars but it is the Western brake; and preventative maintenance ing distance from the car ahead.

Slope that is diverse and concentrates devices. He also trains van drivers Another feature of EyeSight is helpmore on SUVs and trucks.” at assisted living facilities for the ful at stoplights. When no motion Ferris said that many Western Slope handicapped. is detected after a vehicle in front residents want comfort and the latBecause he was paralyzed from the has moved, the driver who may be est technologies, but the purchase, neck down at a young age with polio pre-occupied with a phone call or whether new or used, is more deand took care of both of his aged paradjusting the heat controls will be fined by lifestyle and self-image. ents, Lopas knows the importance of alerted to move forward through the “Western Slope residents tend to having these technical aides to keep intersection. have an outdoor or cowboy way of moving and live a happier life.

The lane departure function alerts life,” he said. “They want to have the “I try to give my customers their drivers when the vehicle is traveling size and safety in a vehicle to drive independence as long as possible at highway speeds and veers out of to Salt Lake City and Denver in any with comfort and safety,” Lopas said. the lane without engaging a turn sigkind of weather. When it comes right “Someday I will need these same nal first, perhaps prompting a dozing down to it, buyers usually choose a provisions so I can keep my mobility driver awake. and livelihood.”

The pre-collision braking Lopas feels especially rewarded by system can alert the driver of his work when he assists veterans an impending collision with with missing limbs. the vehicle or object ahead.

“They can live a full life It can even apply the brakes even though they are in automatically to avoid or a wheelchair,” he said. minimize the impact of the Lopas said that most collision. vehicles he works with The throttle management are vans, however, he function helps prevent also has lifts for smaller drivers from running into a vehicles that put a stationary vehicle or object wheelchair into the ahead by alerting them and reducing the engine power trunk or the bed of a until the driver applies the pick up.

VPG MV-1 meets or exceeds the guidelines of the Americans with brakes.

Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Cover Photo Dorothea Oldaker hopes to one day auction off her 2012 Roush Mustang, customized with graphics of children’s handprints, in order to raise money for cancer research.

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ADA-approved vehicle designed for wheelchairs A vehicle specifically built to meet the needs of mobility for the combination of able-bodied individuals and wheelchair riders has recently come on the market. Those that attended BeaconFest in Montrose last September were introduced to the MV-1, which stands for mobility vehicle -1. The body is larger than a SUV, shaped a bit like the Honda Element, and exudes more presence on the road than that of a Hummer.

It was used for public transit in 2006 and then filled a niche for bus and taxi service for individuals in 2010.

In 2011, it was displayed at car shows.

“The vehicle sells itself,” Joel Denis Lopas, left, services the handicapped Brody of MedVed in Denver said. through his business, Mediquip.

MedVed is the exclusive retailer for the vehicle in Colorado, Utah, mately 30 percent of their total sales.

Wyoming and Montana.

They are interested in a wide range “It is the only vehicle on the road of vehicles. Mini vans are popular that is ADA-approved for the width choices because they are easy to get and length of the doors and the in and out, plus they are comfortable retractable ramp,” Brody said. “The and versatile. One can fold the seats engine and transmission come from into the floor for hauling. Trucks the Ford Crown Victoria, the same are purchased for everyday use, too. formally used in police cars. Any dealership in Grand Junction can ser- They can carry outdoor “toys” and vice this vehicle and it’s cheaper than tow a fifth wheel for travel.

“Another favorite category for retrofitting a van.”

50-plus buyers I have seen is the The MV-1 touts an easy entry and two-door sports car from the ‘60s exit for passengers and cargo thanks and ‘70s, like the Dodge Challenger, to a low step-in and floor-to-ceiling Dodge Charger and the Ford Musheight of nearly 5 feet. There is a tang,” Nixon said. “These muscle bench seat for three passengers with cars of the past still have wide an optional jump seat behind the appeal today.” driver. The interior can accommodate a wheelchair facing the bench Reputation fuels Fuoco sales seat, as a front seat passenger and Fuoco Motor Co. General Sales as the driver.

Manager Mark Dyer reported their Brody said one benefit of the MV-1 edge on the market is reflected over a modified vehicle is that no one through their reputation, having has to argue over whose responsibilbeen in business for 76 years selling ity it is if there is a problem—not the Cadillac, GMC, Nissan and Honda. dealer who sold the vehicle, nor the “Once I learn of a customer’s mechanic that adapted it. In addition, lifestyle, I can steer them to specific the electronic, retractable, and lightmodels,” Dyer said. “Price range has a ed ramp is contained in a cassette lot to do with that because the range that is easily removed and accessible is wide: $18,000 to $80,000. About for mechanical repair.

70 percent of our customers fit in the 50 and older age category. I see them Versatility sought by boomers choosing smaller cars but also the Sales Manager for Grand Junction Chrysler Jeep Dodge Mike Nixon said crossovers like the GMC Acadia, GMC 50and older buyers compose approxi- Terrain and Cadillac SRX.”

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Chevrolet ranks high in customer satisfaction

Kia easy to get into

In 1998, Hyundai outbid the Ford Motor Ed Bozarth Chevrolet & Company to buy Kia and Buick Manager Mark Miller today owns 33.9 percent. has been in the industry Kia offers the same U.S. for 17 years. Miller said manufacturing platform, manufacturers are includwarranty program and ing more safety features as powertrain as its sister standard equipment than company, but differs, ever before. The Chevy largely, in styling.

Cruise is a good example “Forty percent of our with 10 air bags as standard buyers are baby boomfare. Answering the ecoers,” General Manager nomic needs of the time are Steve Harbour said.

11 new models that meet “They want the fuel or exceed 30 mpg. He cited Don Opp shows his Camaro to Janine Burke. Opp bought the car because economy of 40 mpg and the Chevy Volt as one of it was the only new model that had a wide enough door for him to slide his often remark how simithe most popular models wheelchair in behind the driver’s seat. lar the vehicles are to an on the market in terms of Audi when they test-drive them. They customer satisfaction.

Mares and Vanseters attribute these are easy to enter and exit.”

Chevrolet offers a mobility program changes to the quality improvements The Optima and Soul models were that subsidizes the cost of retrofitmade by Hyundai during the past originally designed for the younger ting a vehicle to meet a handicapped seven years to stay competitive with crowd, but Harbour said it is the baby buyer’s needs. comfort and technology. boomer who buys them.

Hyundai growth due to boomer focus “All our models have the highest “Sales have risen 18 percent for the level of technology as standard equip- Drive strong and drive long Long-term warranties, upgraded last four consecutive years,” Grand ment,” said Mares, who starts his safety technologies and roomier Valley Hyundai Sales Manager Josh Sonata with his iPhone. “The other vehicles are all changes brought Vanseters said. “This is because the significant factor is our warranty procompany has been intentionally gram. It covers everything but wear focusing on the needs and desires of items. A buyer gains the same up-tothe 50-plus buyer.” date technology of other brands but Finance Director Pete Mares said with the Hyundai styling at half the that Hyundai has consequently taken warranty price.” over Lexus for customer loyalty.

Hyundai has built into the selling “This means that 85 percent of price a 10-year or 100,000-mile powHyundai drivers aren’t looking at er train coverage plus a five-year or other cars when they re-buy, they are 60,000-mile comprehensive warranty buying another Hyundai,” Mares said. that includes roadside assistance.

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about by the needs and desires of the mature buyer. The impact of the baby boomer generation pursuing these qualities has brought about benefits not only for them, but also for the lives of drivers of all ages.

So get out there and test-drive vehicles. Ask about options and ask for demonstrations of the latest technology. ■

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Ask the Old Bag

SHAREFESTWEEKEND Advice Column for the Over 50 Crowd

By Gayle LagmanCreswick

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I had expected it might be a little awkward at first, but it wasn’t. I say to your readers: try it, you may like it. Thanks again. Signed, A Happy Male

April 24&25, 2010

Dear Readers: It seems the Old Bag Rules has been a hit with the male readers. I have only heard from a couple of women. The ones I did hear from were objecting to doing away with the “men always pay” policy, which was the old tradition. Here are a couple of men who replied this month:

Dear Old Bag: I’m a 63-year-old male. I’ve been dating online now for four years and have had numerous dates, and I am also dealing with the mentality that the man pays. Didn’t we all grow up in the ‘60s and ‘70s when the women’s movement kicked into gear? Ladies, you burned your bras, demanded equal pay and equal job Demonstrating Lovein of Christ opportunities.the I worked a job environment where most of my bosses were women and were paid a lot more than I was. Now I’m supposed to date these ladies and I am expected to pay for everything. Are you serious? Signed, You asked for it. Now man up!

Dear Women

Readers: I want to point out an advantage of The Old Bag Rules—since we have taken away the policy of the man always pays, this frees up the women. You do not have to wait for a man to ask you out. You are now on a level playing field with the men. If there is a man you would like to ask out, do it. Let him know that you are using the Old Bag Rules.

Gone are the days when a woman has to sit back and wish a certain someone would ask her out. Since you are splitting the costs, there is no reason to wait.

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Dear Old Bag: My wife and I have been married for 53 years and retired for 15. We accept that one day, one of us will be gone.

When that happens, Social Security gets cut by one third and our modest pension gets cut in half.

That applies regardless of who is the survivor. Neither of us expects the survivor to become a hermit, but neither of us would be better able to pay the cost of dining out or other luxuries. Being single doesn’t automatically enable a man to be a sugar daddy. Signed, HS Dear Old Bag: I was happy to read and adopt the Old Bag Rules.

I tried it for the first time last week.

I copied the rules and told the woman I was asking out about them. She was open to them. We had a great time and split the cost.

Dear Old Bag: Our dear widowed mother has been living in an toassisted Our Community living facility for two years.

During the last few months she has developed a relationship with a widower resident there. At first we thought it was cute. However, they have become affectionate, and have asked the management if they could share a room. We feel this has gone too far, but are at a loss as to what to do. Please help us.

Signed, Worried Daughter Dear Worried: There is no age expiration date on falling in love.

The aged still have rights, I hope. I am not sure what you mean when you say it has gone too far. Are you afraid she will get pregnant? They should be allowed to share a room.

I hope they will have the support of both families. I once had a couple in my community who married. He was 98 and she 95. They invited me for a drink once a month to celebrate their anniversary. Let love rule! P.S. It is not “cute” when two old people fall in love, it is beautiful. ■

What can we do for you?

Send your questions to the Old Bag in care of the BEACON, or email lagmancreswick@cox.net.

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Heart stoppers: stress, fear and high blood pressure

By Tait Trussell

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ne-third of Americans over age 65 have high blood pressure.

Close to half of Americans with toohigh blood pressure—most of them seniors—don’t have it under control.

Those who are trying to lower their blood pressure are taking medicine for the problem, eating a healthy, low-sodium diet, exercising, keeping their weight down, and not smoking or drinking too much booze.

Many with high blood pressure— hypertension is another name for it— aren’t even aware that they have high blood pressure. But if your systolic (the upper number) is 140 or higher and the diastolic (lower figure) is 90 or more, you’d better check with your doctor.

The information above comes from the Department of Health and Human Services. When your blood pressure is too high, you are four times more likely to die from a stroke and three times more likely to keel over with heart disease.

The heart is a powerful organ. It pumps well over a gallon of blood every minute. An incredible 700,000 gallons of blood flows through your body each year. But the heart can be fragile as well and can be subject to strange events.

For instance, the heart really can stop from pure fright. It is an uncommon event, but it’s real. You have people in acute, sudden heart failure, who seemed perfectly healthy. Doctors have named it the “broken heart syndrome” when it has occurred in persons who have lost their spouse.

This is not necessarily connected with blood pressure, but a senior with high blood pressure whose arteries are caked with plaque could be more subject to a death-dealing fright instance.

Dr. Martin A. Samuels, chairman of the neurology department at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, has gathered together hundreds of reports of cases where people have

died suddenly in frightening situations. Those who suddenly die are sometimes victims of household break-ins, even when the robbers have not even touched them.

Elderly persons who have been in an auto accident, even if they were only slightly injured, have suddenly died just from the shock of the event.

Samuels explained that the underlying factor is that the nervous system controls the heart. A sudden heart malfunction can be set off by a surge of stress hormones.

When your brain believes there is some threat, this response activates the nervous system, which rushes adrenaline and other chemicals to the body. This increases a person’s blood pressure and heart rate. For someone with high blood pressure, the danger of heart failure increases.

Usually, your body will take an adrenaline rush in stride. An excessive stress response can damage the cardiovascular system in different ways. In those who are already at risk, fear can cause a heart attack.

Someone “who has a 50 percent narrowing of the arteries… may never have symptoms,” Samuels said. But if they narrowly miss having an auto accident, “their adrenaline level can rise and destabilize that plaque. This can cause a blood clot that would totally block the artery.”

Doctors who have studied this phenomenon say that stress brought on by watching an exciting sports event can even bring on a heart attack.

Football games that reach nail-biting excitement, with a tie score and two minutes to play, may well fall into that heart-straining category— although it’s certainly not going to stop people from watching football.

Estimates have been made that 1 percent of men and 7 percent of women with suspected heart attacks, which are normally caused by blocked arteries, have stress cardiomyopathy instead—a heart weakened by “broken heart syndrome.” ■

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Eight glasses of water a day?

Pure fiction

By Tait Trussell

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ne of the most prevalent recommendations in the field of health doesn’t hold water.

Specifically, the urging that everyone, young and old, should drink eight glasses of water a day.

“You need to drink eight to 10 glasses of water per day to be healthy” is one of our most widely known basic health tips. But do we really need to drink that much water?

In general, to remain healthy, we need to take in enough water daily to replace the amount we lose through excretion, perspiration, and other bodily functions.

That amount varies from person to person.

A Los Angeles Times article reported, “Consider that first commandment of good health: drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day.

This unquestioned rule is in itself a question mark. Most nutritionists have no idea where it comes from.”

“I can’t even tell you that and I’ve written a book on water,” Pennsylvania State University Nutrition Researcher Barbara Rolls said.

Some say the idea was derived from fluid intake measurements made decades ago among hospital patients connected to IVs who were elderly and prone to dehydration.

Kidney specialists seem to agree that the eight glasses of 8 ounces is a gross overestimation of any required minimum. An average sized adult— say, a 60-year-old—loses 10 cups of fluid a day, but takes in four. That may be plenty. Some medical experts believe we could cover our minimum daily water needs by drinking little if anything during the day.

Some nutritionists are convinced that much of the population is dehydrated. They believe we drink too much coffee, tea, and sodas with

caffeine. This causes the body to lose water they maintain and when we are dehydrated, we don’t know enough to drink water.

“The notion that there is widespread dehydration has no basis in medical fact,” Dr. Robert Alpern of Yale Medical School said.

Many doctors say the infatuation with water as an all-purpose health potion, ranging from a tonic for the skin to a key to weight loss, is a combination of fashion and fiction.

Probably the best advice is: if you feel thirsty, drink.

Water, of course, is essential to your survival. Obviously, if you live in a tropical climate and are exercising in the heat, you need more fluid intake.

Writing in the “American Journal of Physiology,” Heinz Valtin of Dartmouth Medical School said, “Despite the seemingly ubiquitous admonition to ‘drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day’ (with an accompanying reminder that beverages containing caffeine or alcohol do not count) rigorous proof of this counsel appears to be lacking.”

A review of electronic databases and extensive consultations with nutritionists who specialize in the field of thirst turned up no scientific support of the 8x8.

A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded, “Healthy older adults maintain water input, output and balance comparable to those of younger adults and have no apparent change in hydration status.”

One matter seldom, if ever, dealt with in the scientific literature but pertains to the aging, is the admonition not to drink a lot of any liquid in the evening. If so, for many seniors, it will mean the need to rise from bed several times during the night to visit the bathroom. ■

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Does your heart need help? How to find the best surgeon for you

By Tait Trussell

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ou are 66 and your family doctor has recommended heart surgery.

All signs point to the need for such an operation. He recommends three possible surgeons. Fine. But who would be most skilled?

A recent issue of the “Harvard Heart Letter,” published by Harvard Medical School, states that when you’re shopping for a new car, information on a variety of topics from price to gas mileage is available.

But when it comes to your heart, how do you know who is the most able and successful heart surgeon? Each year, 500,000 people, predominantly seniors, die of heart disease. Public agencies have tried to meet the public need and demand for guiding information. But available information is often too complex for public understanding.

A senior survey scientist from Harvard-associated Massachusetts General Hospital Dr. Karen Donelan was lead author of a study to make sense of the factors that would help a patient determine who will be most likely to operate successfully on them.

The objective: to make information on complications and death rates from coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures available to the public. Dr. Lawrence A. Cohn, an experienced heart surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School was among those enlisted to help determine what information should be presented and how.

The researchers discovered that for patients to determine correctly which surgeon is best varied considerably and depended on the format of the information presented. Some liked numbers in a table. Some liked graphs with color and bars. Others were better with proportions, rates,

and measurements.

The researchers found that the ability to correctly interpret which surgeon was best varied between 16 and 66 percent, depending on the format. Not surprisingly, they found that most people, in picking a surgeon, want information on others’ experiences with care, including a surgeon’s interpersonal skills, in addition to objective measurements.

Also, people didn’t understand the concept used in the graphs of the term “risk-adjusted mortality,” for example. Few people would.

“Sick people are referred to tertiary hospitals because they are very sick people and they may be too complicated for community hospitals to handle,” Donelan said.

Sick people are at higher risk for poor surgical outcomes.

“Ask your cardiologist about your individual risk of death or complication from surgery,” Cohn advised.

“It will be based on many factors, including your age, the urgency of the situation, how well your heart functions, the quality of your vessels, and any other serious medical issues you may have. If you are at increased risk, you need the type of sophisticated, comprehensive medical care available at big medical centers.”

Cohn said the hospital you choose should provide care for multiple organ failure and have critical care staff in the hospital around the clock.

“You want full support services, since you could develop kidney failure and need dialysis, which a community hospital may not have,” he said.

For data on choosing a surgeon to be most useful, the information has to be presented in a way that can be easily understood. Donelan and a team of other researchers created a survey with data presented in four different formats. Each format

February 2013 included information on three to five fictitious surgeons and included the number of CABGs performed, patient deaths during the operation, expected patient mortality, and risk-adjusted mortality.

A cardiologist with Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dr. Andrew Eisenhauer advised, “Make sure you are comfortable with the surgeon’s personality. Some people believe a surgeon should be aloof and demanding. Others feel more comfortable with a warmer style. You need to be on the same wavelength.”

“Also, it’s okay to ask the surgeon, ‘If you weren’t doing my surgery, who would you send me to?’ Don’t be confrontational. You are only asking for a fact,” Cohn said. “It’s perfectly reasonable to ask about the surgeon’s mortality rate for the procedure you are having.”

To further help people make informed choices, the American Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ASTS) has made its members’ statistics available.

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eaker immune systems make seniors more vulnerable to the flu and that’s why 90 percent of all flu-related deaths and more than half of flu-related hospitalizations occur in people age 65 and older. Visiting Angels is helping by assembling Fight the Flu Kits, so they can help protect themselves from the outbreak.

Fight the Flu Kits include: (items available at most retail stores) Paper towels - Encourage seniors to use paper towels in the bathroom instead of hand towels, which can harbor germs.

The Medisim TempleTouch™ thermometer – Having a fever over 102 degrees, could indicate that they have the flu.

Little boxes of orange juice – Vitamin C helps build up weaker immune systems and helps keep you hydrated.

Hand sanitizer, with aloe – This helps keep seniors’ skin germ-free without drying out their sensitive skin.

Pens – Always carry your own pen.

Pens shared in public areas can carry many germs.

Lysol Spray – Spray doorknobs, handles and light switches at least once a week. Viruses can live up to 48 hours on plastic and stainless steel surfaces.

Hand soap - Recent studies show plain soap and water works just as well, if not better than antibacterial soaps.

Hand sanitizer wipes – These are handy to have, whether to clean hands or public surfaces. Don’t rely on just baby wipes because they do not contain the proper ingredients to kill viruses and germs.

Visiting Angels also offers an inhome flu service. Caregivers can help sanitize a senior’s home and run errands for them so they lessen their exposure to the flu. They can also take them to get their flu shot and take them to the doctor if they do have the flu.

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So, you want to write a book?

The nuts and bolts of writing Part 2 of 3

By Jan Weeks

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riting well is more than just putting words on paper or the screen. If your intended audience is family and friends, they probably won’t care too much about your style of writing, grammar, or other things that publishers are sticklers for, but quality shows, so if you want to entertain your readers and keep them turning pages, read on.

Whether you’re writing a short story or a short history of your family, the first thing you need is a setting. After all, characters can’t exist without someplace to be in. Whether your characters climb the Matterhorn or plow a Kansas cornfield, give the reader a sense of each place.

After you’ve created a home base, who do you want to populate it? Say that your setting is a path through a forest. If your brother was lost in the woods, his story will be much different than if your novel’s heroine is fleeing from a serial killer. In either case, you create fear and trembling by the way your characters act. Did your brother flounder through the underbrush, shouting for help? Did the maiden in distress slip from trunk to trunk, stepping softly so the antagonist (bad guy) wouldn’t hear her?

Actions speak louder than words, so let your characters act. Characters have to have a reason for doing what they do. Why did Uncle Walt avoid fireworks displays after he came back from Vietnam? Why did your novel’s hero decide to quit his job? Don’t be in a hurry to tell the readers the answers. Let the story unfold slowly and keep your audience riveted.

“Show, don’t tell.” Writers hear those words all the time, but what exactly does that mean? It means letting the reader discover things about your settings, characters, and events as they read, instead of just telling them. It’s one thing to say that Grandma was mad at Mom when Mom broke the cookie jar. It’s much

better to write: Mom grinned at the memory. “Boy, did Grandma blister my bottom when I broke her cowshaped cookie jar! It was a wedding present from her best friend.”

Use all the senses. Most novice writers tend to stick with sight and hearing, but rich writing includes smells, textures, and taste. Does the yeasty odor of bread fresh out of the oven comfort you or scare you because the hot pan burned your hand when you were three? Were Aunt Dorrie’s hands soft as silk or callused from hoeing a half-acre garden? How did Pepto-Bismol taste when you had the flu? Like peppermint or rubber?

The first draft is never the final draft, so write without worry. Some writers work from an outline, knowing exactly what will happen next.

Some write by the seat of their pants, merrily hammering away on the keyboard, letting the characters lead the way, confident that they’ll whip the book into shape during revision.

Plan on revising your manuscript at least once. I revised one book 59 times before it found a publishing home, but I believed in the story and kept going until it was right.

Read your work aloud, with feeling, and you’ll catch places where the reader will stumble over a clumsy construction or where you changed the name or eye color of the hero (protagonist). Think OKRA. Omit anything that doesn’t move the story forward. Keep the things that anchor your story and convey exactly what you mean to say. Rework awkward constructions, poor punctuation, and other bloopers. Add details, crucial scenes, and characters that you may have missed in the first draft.

If you plan to submit your book to a traditional publisher and you’re not too confident about your spelling and punctuation skills, make friends with an English major or hire a professional proofreader. An editor may forgive a couple of bloopers in 80,000 words, but three on the first page will send

February 2013 your manuscript to the round file without a second glance. Your story may be terrific but the editor won’t bother to sift through bad grammar, orphan apostrophes, or creative spelling to find out how great it is.

Writers talk in terms of word count, not number of pages. A short story can run from a few hundred words to 15,000; a novella, up to 30,000 words. A novel, depending on the audience, will range from 50,000100,000 words. Most publishers want between 75,000 and 100,000 for an adult novel. Young adult books ring in at between 35,000 and 50,000. If your opus exceeds 120,000, consider splitting it into a series, as publishers shy away from tomes that require a forklift to get them off the shelves.

Writer’s block will rear its head from time to time. Some people force themselves to plow through. Others relax and let their subconscious work on the story. Whichever tack you take, know that you will come back to your story sooner or later.

Take a writing class or read books about writing. Hang out with other writers and listen.

If you plan to publish traditionally, don’t be afraid of rejection, because you’ll get far more rejection slips than contracts. A sure sign of an amateur writer is one who stomps and cusses and cries, “Foul!” when an editor sends back his or her manuscript.

Perhaps the most important thing writers can do to improve their writing is to read. Read books in the genre you want to write. If you’re creating a memoir, try Augusten Burroughs or Jeanette Walls. If you’re writing a thriller, put Tom Clancy or Lee Child on your bedside table.

Romance? Immerse yourself in Norah Roberts or Debbie Macomber.

Next month, we’ll discuss the differences between traditional, independent, and self-publishing and how to format your manuscript for each.

For now, BICHOK. Butt in chair, hands on keyboard. It’s the only way writing gets done.

Jan Weeks is the local author of three traditionally published novels and one self-published e-novel. She also teaches classes in writing. ■

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Writing tips 1. Write every day, even if it’s just a few paragraphs in your journal. Make a habit of writing and you’ll find it’s not so hard.

2. Observe and listen. Go to a coffee shop, bar or library and watch how people move, speak and interact. You may find the perfect character for your novel. Pay attention to how the sunlight falls through autumn cottonwoods or the color of winter ice. What triggers your fight-or-flight response? Your heroine might feel the same way, so use the tightening muscles, the jittery nerves, the feeling of wanting to escape.

3. Avoid clichés like the plague! When you run across one that slipped through, find several different ways to convey the thought in a unique manner. (Avoid clichés like the DMV line at lunchtime.)

4. Use strong verbs and specific nouns.

Then you won’t have to prop them up with adjectives and adverbs. These modifiers have their place but if you’re using them several times in every sentence, you’re weakening your writing.

“The large, obese, balding man walked across the lawn” is less descriptive than “John waddled across the lawn, his belly hanging almost to his knees.

Sweat plastered what hair he had left to his scalp.” Use words ending in –ly sparingly.

5. Beware of “helping” verbs, such as will, would, am, is, are, was, were. If you find yourself falling into a pattern of using a helping verb followed by a verb ending in –ing, change the wording.

“We wiggled through the narrow tunnel” has more impact than “We were wiggling through the narrow tunnel.”

6. Give your main characters problems to overcome or goals they must reach to be fulfilled. Even in nonfiction, they must have something that drives them.

Plot is what happens as they struggle to overcome the obstacles.

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Laughing Matters My favorite animal Submitted by Karen Jones One day, my teacher asked what my favorite animal was and I said, “Fried chicken.”

She said I wasn’t funny, but she couldn’t have been right because everyone else laughed.

My parents told me to always tell the truth and I did. Fried chicken is my favorite animal.

I told my dad what happened and he said my teacher was probably a member of PETA. He said they love animals very much. Anyway, my teacher sent me to the principal’s office.

I told him what happened and he laughed, too. Then he told me not to do it again.

The next day, my teacher asked me what my favorite live animal was. I told her it was a chicken. She asked me why, so I told her it was because you could make them into fried

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chicken.

She sent me back to the principal’s office. I don’t understand. My parents taught me to be honest, but my teacher doesn’t like it when I am.

Today, my teacher asked me to tell her what famous person I admire most. I told her Colonel Sanders.

Guess where I am now.

I love my grandkids Submitted by Jacque Stafford A 6-year-old boy was asked where his grandma lived.

“She lives at the airport,” he said.

“When we want her, we just go get her. Then, when we’re done having her visit, we take her back to the airport.”

The medium Submitted by Valerie Begalle In a dark and hazy room, peering into a crystal ball, the mystic delivered grave news.

“There’s no easy way to tell you this, so I’ll be blunt,” she said. “Pre-

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pare to be a widow. Your husband will die a violent and horrible death this year.”

Visibly shaken, Laura stared at the woman’s lined face, then at the single flickering candle, then down at her hands.

She took a few deep breaths to compose herself and to stop her mind from racing. She simply had to know.

She met the fortuneteller’s gaze, steadied her voice and asked, “Will I be acquitted?”

How to start a fight Submitted by Jacque Stafford After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Security.

The woman behind the counter asked me for my driver’s license to verify my age. I looked in my pockets and realized I had left my wallet at home. I told the woman that I was very sorry, but I would have to go home and come back later.

The woman said, “Unbutton your shirt.”

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So I opened up my shirt revealing my curly silver hair.

“That silver hair on your chest is proof enough for me,” she said as she processed my application.

When I got home, I excitedly told my wife about my experience at the Social Security office.

She said, “You should have dropped your pants. You might have gotten disability, too.”

And that’s how the fight started.

Cigarettes and tampons Submitted by Tim Wise A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up and down the aisles. The sales girl notices him and asks him if she can help him. He tells her he is looking for a box of tampons for his wife. She directs him down the correct aisle. A few minutes later, he deposits a huge bag of cotton balls and a ball of string on the counter.

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Blind store clerk Submitted by Anthony Martinez A woman goes into Cabela’s to buy a rod and reel for her grandson’s birthday. She doesn’t know which one to get, so she grabs one and goes over to the counter. The clerk standing behind the counter is wearing dark glasses.

She says to him, “Excuse me, can you tell me anything about this rod and reel?”

“Ma’am, I’m completely blind, but if you’ll drop it on the counter, I can tell you everything from the sound it makes,” the clerk said.

The woman doesn’t believe him but drops it on the counter anyway.

“That’s a 6-foot Shakespeare graphite rod with a Zebco 404 reel and 10-pound test line,” he said. “It’s a good all-around combination and it’s on sale this week for only $20.”

Shocked, the woman said, “That’s amazing that you can tell all that just by the sound of it dropping on the counter. I’ll take it.”

As she opens her purse, her credit card drops on the floor.

“That sounds like a MasterCard,” the clerk said.

She bends down to pick it up and accidentally farts. At first she is embarrassed, but then realizes there is no way the blind clerk could tell it was her who tooted. Being blind, he wouldn’t know that she was the only person around, right?

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www.BeaconSeniorNews.com The man rings up the sale and says, “That’ll be $34.50, please.”

“Didn’t you tell me the rod and reel were on sale for $20?” the woman asked, confused.

“Yes,” he replied. “The rod and reel is $20, but the duck call is $11 and the catfish bait is $3.50.”

She paid it and left without saying a word.

Drinks for everyone Submitted by Fred Shaw A democrat walks into a bar and is about to order a drink to celebrate Obama’s victory when he sees a guy close by wearing a “Romney for President” button with two beers in front of him.

The democrat shouts over to the bartender so loudly that everyone can hear, “Drinks for everyone in here, bartender, but not for the republican.”

After the drinks have been handed out, the republican gives him a big smile, waves at him and says, “Thank you,” in an equally loud voice.

This infuriates the democrat, so again, he loudly orders drinks for everyone except the republican.

As before, this does not seem to bother the republican. He continues to smile and again yells, “Thank you!”

The union captain again loudly orders drinks for everyone except the republican. Again, the republican smiles and yells, “Thank you!”

The democrat asks the bartender, “What is the matter with that guy?

I’ve ordered three rounds of drinks for everyone in the bar but him, and all he does is smile and thank me. Is

he nuts?”

“No,” replied the bartender. “He owns the place.”

Drinking and driving Submitted by Louise Lambert As you well know, some of us have been known to have brushes with the authorities on our way home from an occasional social session over the years.

A couple of nights ago, I was out for an evening with friends and had a couple of cocktails and some rather nice red wine. Knowing full

well I may have been slightly over the limit, I did something I’ve never done before: I took a cab home. Sure enough, I passed a police road block, but since it was a cab, they waved it passed.

I arrived home safely without incident, which was a real surprise, as I have never driven a cab before, I’m not sure where I got it, or what to do with it now that it’s in my garage. ■ Send your funniest jokes to: beacon@pendantpublishing.com

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zones. Learn about the uniqueness of Space Telescope. Check the schedthe tidal pools. Check out the 12-foot ule for free docent-guided tours and high glass donut where visitors are informational talks by veterans. surrounded by ethereal jellyfish and 9. Wining and Dining: Seattle is a can watch octopus feeding at various culinary nirvana with the emphasis times. on farm and sea-fresh ingredients 7. Woodland Park Zoo: Lions, tigers creatively prepared. Libations range and bears—oh my! Only New York’s from Seattle-born Starbucks coffee Bronx zoo has won more Best Nation- to micro brews to wineries. Don’t al Exhibits awards from the Associamiss Pike Place Market for fresh food tion of Zoos & Aquariums. Don’t miss and more. the award-winning Tropical Rain For10. And more: Name your pleasure— est with a habitat for jaguars, Tropical gambling, golf, hiking, spas, performAsia with an Elephant Forest, and the ing arts, street entertainment, proAfrican Savanna, which is entered via fessional sports, and shopping—and a model African village. Check the you will find it in the dynamic city of daily program schedule that includes Seattle. Check out www.visitseattle. exciting feeding times for a variety of org for more information. ■ the animal residents.

8. Museum of Flight: Check out Air Force One, which is only one of 150 planes on exhibit at the world’s largest private air and space museum.

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It’s never too late to fall in love

By Linda Lovendahl

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ove is not only for the young. It can happen at any age. Harold and Carol Smith found love into their 80s, marrying when he was 89 and she was 80. They had 11 blissful years together. Why marry at such an age?

“We had joy together and thought ‘why not?’” Carol, now 94, said.

Carol belonged to a dinner club and since her girlfriend was out of town, she invited Harold to join her.

“We had known about each other for many years,” Carol said. “I thought he might enjoy it.”

Carol had attended a few New

Year’s Eve gatherings at Harold’s home in the late 1970s and so when he had trouble driving at night due to poor eyesight, it felt natural to Carol that he would hitch a ride with her and her son to evening church events. They had attended the same adult Sunday school class, too.

“We had a really good time at the dinner,” Carol said. “When I drove him back to his house, he invited me inside for coffee. That’s when we really talked to each other for the first time. We found we had a lot in common and liked each other. The relationship grew from there. We

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But their friends wouldn’t leave it that way. Harold belonged to a men’s group, where the members teased him about being engaged but not having a date. By the time January rolled around, the men chose February 14, 1999 as the date for the couple to tie the knot. Harold’s two daughters and Carol’s son approved.

“So that’s how and when we Harold and Carol Smith pose for their church married,” Carol said. “I love to travel and Harold hadn’t traveled directory photo eight years into their marriage. much at all. He wanted to tour the weekend of the dinner party, Panama for our honeymoon. I had Carol said the marriage might have been twice before so I was kidding never come to pass. our best friends at the time, Dick and “It’s all her fault,” Carol said with a Edith Swain, that they should go, too. smile.

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65 years old when they decided life Carol said the chemistry between would be better for both of them them was reciprocal. Harold was a if they spent it together. Both were friendly, outgoing person who had members of the Shriners. Bob wasn’t never met a “stranger” and Carol looking to get married, but was loved to keep busy, attending conlooking for a nice woman to go out certs and traveling. She introduced to dinner with occasionally. Mary’s a new life to him and he was fun to friend pointed him out one night at be with. a Shriner event, and a few minutes “We found someone compatible later Bob walked over and introduced and got along well,” Carol said. himself.

If her girlfriend had been in town “We kept going to the Shriner events and got to know each other,” Mary said. “I wasn’t that interested in getting married. We both had been married before, but Bob eventually talked me into it. We were married six months later.”

That was 23 years ago. Both at age 88, Mary said they have a pleasant life together. Their secret?

“Both of us are busy,” Mary said.

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February 2013

Singing Valentines

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ooking for the best gift for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? What better gift to give than a valentine that sings!

Far better than a singing teddy bear, there are several groups along the Western Slope that will make sure this Valentine’s Day will be one your sweetie remembers forever.

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Cover Charge Among these groups of talented singers, the four gorgeous ladies of Cover Charge, a Sweet Adelines quartet, believe that chocolate is fabulous, but Valentine’s Day is best when also drizzled with love and music. They will surprise your sweetie with two songs, candy and a flower at a loca-

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Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus The Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus has filled the Montrose, Delta and Cedaredge areas with beautiful music since 1976. The chorus was started by a small group of men who liked to sing and have since grown to 33 members.

For $40, a Black Canyon Chorus quartet will present a rose to your loved one and will sing to them anywhere in Cedaredge, Delta, Olathe, Montrose or Ridgway. For $50, a quartet will come and sing to a group at an office (although, no roses).

Book your singing valentine soon as slots fill up quickly. Quartets are available from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on February 14. Call 596-3196 or visit www. blackcanyonchorus.org.

“We have sung to guys at factories and construction sites, as well as to teachers in their classrooms,” chorus member Dennis Olmstead, 74, said.

“We really have a great time singing to people. I just love bringing music to people in the community.”

The Black Canyon Chorus meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the Olathe United Methodist Church, 518 Hershum St. To learn more about the chorus, call 486-0126. ■

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February 2013

Cross Country Skiing Experience a cross-country trip that’s great for beginners. County Line is a groomed, flat, 2-mile loop on top of the Grand Mesa. Bring your own equipment, a backpack with weatherappropriate gear, and water. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $5 if you provide your own transportation. If you would like us to transport you, cost is $25 and meet at Lincoln Park Barn at 10 a.m. Skiing will begin at 11 a.m. Register by February 15.

February 20

Garden Talk

Debra Foster with the High Desert Orchid Society will host a presentation on orchids from noon to 1 p.m. at Western Colorado Botanical Gardens. Cost is $5.

February 21-28

Triple-Step

The Triple-Step is fun, easy to learn, and can be done with many different songs. In just two lessons, you’ll be able to add a turn or two, and spin around the dance floor. Cost is $12 per person, but you must register as a couple. Lessons take place from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Lincoln Park Barn.

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Fruita Senior Center activities To register for any of the following activities, call the Fruita Community Center at 858-0360 or visit www. fruita.org. Events take place at the FCC unless otherwise noted.

February 3

Game Day Party Are you ready for some football?

Put on your favorite team’s jersey and join us at 4:30 p.m. at the Fruita Community Center for friends, food, fun and football. Cost is $2. Preregistration required at least one day in advance.

February 9

Sweetheart Dance Come dance to the music you love from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Dinner will be catered by P.S. Catering. Cost is $10.

Preregistration required.

March 12 & 13

Glenwood Springs trip Soak in the hot springs, experience the vapor caves, pamper yourself with a massage, dine out, shop and relax at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge. Trip includes two daily hot springs pool passes, a hot breakfast at the Poolside Grill, hotel and train transportation. Single occupancy is $175 and double occupancy is $110.

Meet at the Grand Junction Amtrak station at 9:30 a.m. Call the FCC for details. Register by February 25. ■

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Project CURE: Delivering health and hope to the world

Dr. James Jackson, left, and Richard Jansen and his wife Mary Ann, above.

By Karen Jones

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ounded in 1987 but operating locally in Grand Junction and Montrose for five years, Project CURE (Commission on Urgent Relief and Equipment) has helped build a sustainable healthcare infrastructure in over 120 countries through the generous contributions of medical supplies and monetary donations from local medical facilities and community members. The local group is staffed entirely by volunteers, many who are retired, and has sent millions of dollars worth of equipment and supplies overseas through Project CURE. Retired physician Richard Jansen heard about Project CURE when he retired and had an open office sale to sell some of his equipment. That’s when Rebecca Mashburn, a doctor in the same building, approached him. “[Mashburn] told me, ‘Now that you’re done working, I have a job for you,’” Jansen said. “She presented me with Project CURE. I had kind of been looking for something to do when I finished my medical practice and it seemed like the ideal opportunity.”

Jansen said that 98 percent of the funds collected go to the people who need them and only 2 percent goes to overhead. Trained as assessors, Jansen and his wife Mary Ann have traveled to different parts of the world, doing evaluations to determine what medical supplies and equipment are needed.

Project CURE doesn’t just send stuff overseas. They want person-to-person

contact, making sure everything comes in tariff-free. They evaluate the people and facility to make sure that what they request doesn’t end up on the black market. They also take their requests and compare them to what is available.

“If they don’t have electricity, we don’t want to send them something that has to be plugged in,” Jansen said. “If they request delicate equipment, we need to be sure there are repair services available.”

Project CURE founder Dr. James W. Jackson recently attended an open house at the Grand Junction warehouse, located at 559 Sand Hill Lane in the Grand Junction Tech Center.

The warehouse is where volunteers sort donated supplies and prepare them for shipping to Denver and then onto needy countries.

“It’s been absolutely fascinating,” Jansen said. “I’ve learned so much about the world. I now follow the news more closely when it involves the countries I’ve visited. It’s much more personal to me now. I have friends there.”

Almost any medical device can be donated, such as CPAP, portable oxygen, wheelchairs, walkers, and more.

What cannot be accepted are any dated or opened medications.

The warehouse is open 9:30 a.m. to noon every Thursday. Arrangements for donations can be made by calling Kim Moore at 985-9251. Learn more about Jackson and Project CURE at www.projectcure.org. ■

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America’s love affair with cars has its local heartbeat

Dr. Bull in the early 1900s.

Main Street, Grand Junction in 1915.

Part 2

By Sandi Cameron

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radios, and began to take on a more aerodynamic design with less wind resistance. Chrysler’s Airflow, built in 1934, was the first streamlined car of the world. Synchromesh transmissions (for smoother shifting), automatic chokes, built-in trunks, hydraulic brakes, and gear shifts mounted on steering columns were adopted.

Also, low-pressure inner tube tires and windshield wipers appeared on American cars during the ‘30s. Late in the decade, GM perfected the twocycle diesel engine for trucks and trains, and added the first standard turn signals for cars.

y the 1930s, the Great Depression dominated the country. Because western Colorado’s economy was not based on manufacturing, families fared better than many city dwellers. Local agriculture was the key.

Our population had risen to 10,000 by this decade. The Grand Junction Municipal Airport, with one hanger and unpaved runways, was dedicated June 14, l930. An Eaglerock Biplane was one of the planes that could be seen. (The Glider club formed the same year, and experienced its first local air fatality two years later.)

Because transportation and road conditions were improving, Grand Mesa had just under 38,000 visitors that year.

The 1930 Cadillac V-16 was the industry’s first production car to offer a 16-cylinder engine and immediately set a new standard for power, performance and luxury. During the 1930s, most cars were equipped with heaters and Early advertising on the Western Slope.

With the Civilian Conservation Corps established by the New Deal legislation in 1933, the Forest Service approved Lands End Road construction. They worked with the Works Progress Administration to begin building the Rimrock Road across the Colorado National Monument.

Sadly, a cave-in killed nine locals who were working on the project.

This same year, the new Fifth Street Bridge was dedicated. In 1935, the freight service ceased along the Interurban rail route from Grand Junction to Fruita.

A well-known cowboy of black heritage, Charlie Glass, died in an automobile accident in 1937.

During this same year, Eddie Drapela contracted with the federal government to provide civilian flight training. This program was soon used to train Navy cadets in World War II. The Rio Grande Motor Way began long distance bus service from a new passenger station at 230

S. Fifth St. The Pig Parlor Restaurant (with pink neon pigs) was located in this terminal.

In 1940 pre-World War II, the U.S. produced 4.68 million cars. Luxury cars, such as the Delahaye 135 convertible whose top speeds reached 95 mph, began to be built during this time. The Packard Clipper was another example of luxury. The cars of this decade had a lower, longer, broader, and more massive look. Hudson offered a combination automatic clutch with a semi-automatic transmission.

Chrysler’s Town & Country Wagon was the original “woody,” seating up to nine passengers. Plymouth was advertised as the “Low Priced Beauty with the Luxury Ride,” and included its all-weather air control system. Most cars averaged $800 to purchase, while drivers paid 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. Edsel Ford, Henry Ford’s son, began producing the glamorous Continental, later used for presidential limousines.

Before the war, the automobile capital was St. Louis, Missouri. (Later,

Detroit became the leader.) During the war, there were shortages of many commodities, such as gasoline, so the government issued ration books to maintain some control over supplies. During July 4 of 1940 and 1941, Lands End Road, on the west side of Grand Mesa, was the site of two car races.

Louis Unser, the winner of many Pikes Peak races stated that Lands End was the “most difficult course in the nation.” Two French drivers were among the 16 racers who participated in 1941. Both imported their Talbot cars for the race. Bob Baughman was one of the local contestants.

In 1941, Gaylan Johnson opened his service station and tire/recap business at Seventh Street and Main Street. No cars were manufactured for civilians from 1942 to 1946 due to the advent of World War II, however. In 1946, Edgar & Corn (later Corn Construction) began a road construction and paving business.

For young people and families alike, the automobile was useful in attending the new outdoor movies.

In 1947, Starlight was the first drivein movie theater to open in Grand Junction, at 24th and North Avenue.

Soon following and also on North Avenue were the Chief Drive-in Theater in 1952 and the Rocket Drive-in opened in 1955.

Throughout the 1950s, engine power and vehicle speeds rose, designs became more integrated and artistic, and cars became more common throughout the world. Politicians discovered that automobiles were also great tools for advertising. (In 1896, in fact, William Jennings Bryan was the first presidential candidate to campaign in an automobile.) In the 1950s, automobile tags, such as “Aspinall for Congress,” were seen during elections.

The Rimrock Road on the Colorado National Monument opened in 1950 when improvements were completed.

In 1953, the U.S. Bank installed its first drive-up at Fourth Street and Colorado, adding ease to banking

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Maintaining roads, particularly in climates such as western Colorado (cold/hot) is challenging. In 1958, the DeBeque Canyon landslide heaved the roadway 23 vertical feet. Rockslides are not uncommon in this area.

The Interstate Highway system (I-70) reached Grand Junction in the 1960s. (However, Glenwood Canyon’s 12-mile 4-lane section, at a cost of $490 million and the final link in the national system, was not finished until the 1990s.) By 1960, Grand Junction boasted 18,694 residents.

Do you relate to the following memories?

During the time when full service stations were still around, you’d pull in, the attendant would come out and start filling the tank, check the oil and the tire pressure, wash the windshield, all the while calling you by name and asking about your family. Texaco, Gulf, and Mobile would often give you S&H or Gold Bond stamps to save for household items. Or they would offer towels, dishes, toys or other items as incentives for filling up your tank. The Sinclair dinosaur was a favorite of most kids. Teenagers spent a lot of time parading up and down Main Street or stopping by a North Avenue drive-in for a 19cent hamburger, so by the end of the evening, with no gas stations open to purchase gas, the car was returned to parents almost empty.

The market changed somewhat in the 1960s, as Detroit became more concerned about foreign competition, the European carmakers adopted better technology, and Japan appeared as a serious car-producing nation. The Volkswagen Beetle was especially popular during this time.

Designed for efficiency and low price, it was actually produced for over 60 years with minimal change (1938-2003). It had the largest production in history with over 20 million units produced in several countries. The newer VW echoes the styling of the original.

Performance became a prime focus

of marketing in the U.S., exemplified by pony cars and muscle cars. In 1964, the popular Ford Mustang appeared, and in 1967, Chevrolet released the Camaro.

Prices for gasoline have varied over the years, but most who remember the ‘60s also remember paying around 29-cents per gallon, a far cry from the $2.50-$4 per gallon paid presently.

Cars changed dramatically throughout the 20th century, but when Car of the Century awards were held in 1999, the Ford Model T was named the “most influential car of the 20th century.” Henry Ford would have been proud. He understood the American ethic of hard work, coupled with tenacity, brings success: “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, and this time more intelligently.”

With gratitude for information from the following sites: Museum of the West, www. anythingaboutcars.com, and www.aacamuseum.org. ■

Local lore 25 1930 Cadillac V16 Convertible

1930 Cadillac V16

1934 Chrysler Airflow

1942 Packard Clipper

1946 Delahaye 135

See unique autos up close Allen Unique Autos, located at 2285 River Road in Grand Junction, is well worth the visit. The museum includes over 80 unique, vintage cars on display. Check out www.allenuniqueautos.com for more information.

The Gateway Colorado Automobile Museum, 43224 Colorado 141 in Gateway, houses more than 40 antique autos, along with an informative, well-designed timeline of the auto industry. The hardcover book “The Performing Art of the American Automobile,” based on this museum’s collection, is offered at the museum and on Amazon. Visit www.gatewayautomuseum.com for more information.

Cross Orchards Historic Site, 3073 F Road in Grand Junction, also displays a number of vintage trucks and farming equipment.

1947 Lincoln Continental

1952 Volkswagon Beetle

1964 Ford Mustang

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February 2013

Rifle man experiences life in the fast lane

By Cheryl Currier

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ifle resident Jerry Blackard, 66, loves cars. His passion led him to the experience of a lifetime when in 2006, he had the opportunity to drive an actual NASCAR racecar at the Richard Petty Driving Experience at the Daytona International Speedway.

Blackard’s love affair with cars started early in life. When he was 14, he got a job in a variety store and started saving for his first car, a ’52 Chevy, costing $150.

“In high school, I had a ’58 Ford that was pretty fast,” Blackard said.

He and his friends would drag race in his hometown of Hayward, California. First, they would find where the cops were parked. Then they would drive around and find an unsuspecting competitor whom they would challenge to a race.

“We would race just up to the spot where the police would see us and then slam on the brakes,” Blackard said. “The other driver would speed past the cops and get a ticket.”

Blackard’s interest in cars eventually led him to his wife of 36 years, Betsy. They met in a local body shop, owned by Betsy’s stepmother, after Blackard rolled a ’73 Dodge truck, which needed body repair. The red paint job on the truck, a unique color called cranberry fire mist, required 16 coats of lacquer. Blackard said the truck actually changed color as you walked past it.

In the mid-1990s, Blackard developed an interest in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series—the top racing series of NASCAR. Engines can reach speeds of up to 200 mph, but their high weight coupled with a simple aerodynamic package make for rough handling, requiring the drivers to show tremendous strength and skill.

Blackard began watching the Day-

tona 500 with some friends from work.

Blackard now watches faithfully every Sunday afternoon from February to November.

He attended a Sprint Cup Race in Phoenix, Arizona in 2006.

“The race was okay, but you could only see the cars right in front of you,” he said. “After the race, I came home and bought a 52-inch TV so I could watch the whole race.”

In 2006, Betsy and their two sons, Stretch and Scotty, surprised him with a trip to the Daytona International Speedway to participate in the Richard Petty Driving Experience.

He was fitted with all the safety equipment: helmet, head and neck support safety item, fire retardant suit, boots and gloves, and was strapped in the seat with a five-point safety belt. Participants drive the 2.5mile tri-oval track with a 31-degree banking, following a pace car around the track.

“The track is fast and scary the first couple of laps,” Blackard said. “They let you drive so many laps and then you go in and they talk to you a little bit and answer your questions. Once you get used to the high banks, you can go through them wide open.”

The second time driving, Blackard drove through those high banks without slowing down and reached his top speed of 170 mph, never falling behind the pace car.

“At that high speed, the fence along the track is just a blur,” he said. “It was an incredible experience. I’d like to do it again, but next time, I’d go to the Talladega Superspeedway.”

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Knights in shining (steel) armor Corvettes, Challengers and Chargers, trucks, street s the throaty rumble rods, and more. of a V-8 and gleaming “It doesn’t matter the chrome music to your ears make or year of the veand the bling that brings hicle,” Feliciano said. “We a smile to your face? If so, have a lot of couples, plan on spending your Satsingle women with their urday mornings at Spoons own vehicles, couples Bistro for the Grand Valley Barry Bratt who each have their own Knights’ Cars ‘n Coffee. vehicle, as well as out-ofYou’ll be in classic company—clastown members, including some in sic car company, that is.

Montrose.”

The Grand Valley Knights is an The club’s cruises are generally all-inclusive car club incorporating south of I-70, departing early in the owners of antique, sports, collectday, and returning by around 4 p.m. ible, muscle and street rods.

According to Jon Feliciano the un- They always plan for scenic routes with a handy restaurant along the official organizer of the club, “This way for lunch. is pretty much a social club. We Dorothea Oldaker drives a 2012 don’t charge dues. We get together Roush Mustang (the ninth of only 25 every Saturday unless we’re on a built) with bright graphics and the cruise during the warm months. words “Children’s Cancer Research We also throw holiday parties and Foundation”—taking the car to races barbecues throughout the year.” and shows all over the country. It The club’s average member will eventually roll out at the Jackage is around 50, but they have son Barrett auction to raise money younger and older members as for research. Jack Houseman raced well. Founded in 2004, the loosely Midget and Champ cars for Bardahl organized group really started to Racing and now he drives an awardjell about two years ago. Grand winning 2001 Corvette. Jack ChesValley Knights members help with katy was a drag racer who currently local car shows such as Grand has a stable of classics. Dave Casey Junction’s Western Colorado Comdrives the same 1985 Corvette that munity College Car Show on May 4 and Zoological Car Show on June 1, took he and his wife Sutton on their the Western Colorado Truck Center honeymoon.

Feliciano noted that side benefits Car and Truck Show in Fruita on June 22, the Western Colorado Clas- of the club include helping buy or sell new or used cars, and a book sic at Canyon View Park on August 31–September 1, and Vettes for Vets and magazine exchange. Several parade. They have also participated members have auto-related businesses including D&G Auto and for several years with the CommuWagner’s Garage. nity Hospital Holiday Toy Run at If you’re interested in cruisin’ with Christmas, hosted by the JUST4FUN the gang, check out their website at Car Club. www.grandvalleyknights.com, email “We’re thinking about assistFeliciano at johnfeliciano@earthlink. ing with another toy run in June net, or call 462-6762. The Cars ‘n because they run out of stuffed Coffee meeting is at Spoon’s Bistro animals by then,” Feliciano said. at Hospice, 3090 12th St., from Members’ cars range from a Fer7 a.m.-10 a.m. most Saturdays. ■ rari, to Porsches, a Shelby Cobra,

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Be a VIP at your own Oscar party co-sponsored the parties with her for the last three years) that we must ebruary isn’t just a month for have a French theme.” love. It’s also a month for gatherLast year, Mourning joined the Rivings and parties by football fans and er City Singles party at the Doublemovie buffs from around the country.

Tree Hotel in Grand Junction, where The parties 30 movie fans kick off Februcame in forary 3 as famimal attire or lies and friends dressed as their gather, sporting famous movie their favorite stars. team jerseys, “We had an to watch the out-of-town 47th NFL Super couple notice Bowl hosted our decorations in New Orand movie leans, where fun,” Mournthe Baltimore ing said. “They Ravens and San asked to come Francisco 49ers to the party. will play for the Of course our championship paparazzi took title. pictures as The same they joined the people may fun by walkgather again on ing the imitaFebruary 24 to tion red carpet watch the 85th Jacque Stafford, left, with Laura Mourning, right, at into the hotel’s “Hollywood last year’s Oscar party. sports lounge, Super Bowl enjoying food party” in Los Angeles, otherwise and drinks while watching the Oscar known as the Oscars. show on the big screen TV. We hope Before the first NFL playoffs, the everyone has a great time at our Academy of Motion Pictures anOscar parties.” nounced their nominations for the Mourning lived in California for year’s top movies and actors. Two several years, remembering the days later, the actors and movies extravagant Hollywood parties that battled to win trophies in their “playmovie fans attend. But she said her off” award shows: the Golden Globes main purpose for hosting an Oscar and the People’s Choice awards. party is, “I enjoy movies, I enjoy celFans were saddened when the Denebrating with friends and I enjoy parver Broncos lost in the playoffs to the ties, so why not have a movie party?”

Baltimore Ravens. Likewise, critics Whether you choose to party in and locals were stunned by some of the comforts of your home, or out the Oscar nominations. But the cynion the town with friends and famcal comments from friends and the ily, consider doing something out of media did not deter Grand Junction the ordinary. Make guests feel like resident Laura Mourning, who imthe stars themselves by adding a red mediately began planning her eighth carpet leading to your doorstep. Have annual Oscar party. friends and family cast their votes for “Of course, we are going to do it their favorite contenders and tally the again,” Mourning, 51, said. “I have results. It may become a fun tradition not seen all of the nominated movies, that you, your friends and family will but ‘Les Miserables’ is wonderful. I mark your calendars for in years to told my daughter, Amelia, (who has come. ■

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What is the best email service for me?

Ask the computer guy

By Daniel Ashurst, Owner, Alpine Computer Solutions

Last month, we dealt with the issue of securing your computer from virus and spyware attack. This month, I would like to deal with the security and viability of various email providers. Keep in mind that my approach is shaped by the number of clients who have been “hacked” while using various email services or have had to change because the email provider is no longer in business.

Q. Are all email services created equal?

No. For example, there are wide differences between the security of a Gmail account and a Hotmail or MSN account.

Also, the life of an email provider varies dramatically. Once they are gone, you must once again setup a new email address and notify all your friends and family. Not a fun task!

Q. Are there specific email accounts that you would suggest shutting down in order to be more secure?

allow you to use the email address for a period of time, but eventually they will cut you off.

Q. How can I avoid being forced to get a new email address every few years?

There are really, in my opinion, only two options: either set up a Gmail address from Google, or purchase your own domain name. Buying your own domain name ensures that you will NEVER have to change your email address again.

Q. Is a domain name only for businesses?

Not at all. There are many people buying their own domain names so they don’t have to change their email address again. For example, Susie Smith can do a search on www.godaddy. com and buy the domain (if available) of susiesmith.com and then with our help, she can acquire the email address of susie@susiesmith.com. If you don’t like the domain name susiesmith. com, then your imagination is your only limitation as long as what you have in mind is available. Example: justrelaxing. com with an email address of sitting@ justrelaxing.com

Yes. Again, based on my over 20 years of experience in the field, I would clearly suggest closing out any email account from the following providers: MSN, Hotmail, Yahoo, AOL, AT&T, Roadrunner and Earthlink. This list is not complete, but lists those that we are presented with most often.

Q. Is it expensive to have my own domain and personalized email?

The cost of the domain is typically $17.95 or less per year. The email can be as inexpensive as a few dollars a month. Keep in mind, some people are still paying AOL $12.95 per month. ■

Q. What about Q.com, Qwest.net, Bresnan.net or Comcast.net email accounts?

All of these email accounts have one thing in common: they are companies that used to be popular but have been bought out. The companies typically

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Retirement plan limits increase in 2013

By Jason Alderman

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enjamin Franklin once declared, “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”

Although I don’t have any updates on the former, where taxes are concerned, I do have news: As it does every year, the Internal Revenue Service announced 2013 cost-of-living adjustments to many of the amounts you and your employer can contribute toward your retirement accounts. These new limits mean most people will be able to contribute more money in tax-advan-

FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FLOWERS

Richard W. Lewis, Funeral Director

At least one study confirms what we know in our hearts to be true: After family, friends, and eulogy, flowers rank foremost as the most meaningful aspect of a funeral among grieving individuals. As an important component in the funeral, flowers are appreciated as a bright and welcome diversion, around which conversation can focus during a time of sorrow.

Moreover, when asked to identify the gifts and memorials that helped them most in their time of grief, mourners singled out flowers (and plants) and sympathy cards as the most meaningful.

Each flower has a special meaning when presented at a funeral. For example: • The most popular funeral flowers are lilies. Lilies represent the innocence that is restored to the soul during passing. White Stargazer Lilies symbolize sympathy, while other white lilies symbolize purity.

• Carnations are another popular flower at funerals. A red carnation symbolizes admiration, while pink carnations stand for remembrance, and white carnations symbolize pure love and innocence.

• Chrysanthemums or ‘Mums’ are also used routinely in funeral flowers. The white chrysanthemum is symbolic of death, lamentation, truth and grief.

• The gladiolus embodies strength of character, sincerity, and moral integrity.

• Roses are another mainstay flower of funeral arrangements. A white rose symbolizes reverence, humility, innocence, and youthfulness. Red roses mean respect, love, and courage, while pink roses evoke love, grace, and gentility.

Family and friends from out-of-town can order flowers right on our website: www.MartinMortuary. com. Just click on the name of the deceased in the upper right corner, then click the “Send Flowers” link on his/her page. Service information will be transmitted with your order.

Martin Mortuary, your local Dignity Memorial® provider, has been serving the Grand Valley since 1917. We have a dedicated, professional staff ready to assist you in making your funeral services a Celebration of Life. Please feel free to visit our mortuary at 550 North Avenue, and if a question arises, do not hesitate to contact us at 970-243-1538 to set up an appointment, or visit our website: www.MartinMortuary.com.

Whether you desire cremation or burial, Martin

Mortuary now provides the security of insurance funded funeral prearrangements.

taged accounts for their retirement savings.

Here are highlights of what will and won’t change in 2013: Defined contribution plans. The maximum allowable annual contribution you can make to workplace 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) and federal Thrift Savings plans increases by $500 to $17,500.

Keep in mind these additional factors:

• For married couples filing jointly, the range is $178,000 to $188,000 (up from $173,000 to $183,000 in 2012).

Keep in mind these rules for deducting traditional IRA contributions on your federal tax return: • If you’re single,

“Nothing can be said a head of housea qualifying to be certain, except hold, widow(er) or marand neither death and taxes.” ried spouse is covered

• People over 50 can also make an additional $5,500 in catch-up contributions (unchanged from 2012).

by an employerprovided retirement plan, you can deduct the full IRA contribution, regardless of income.

• The annual limit for combined employee and employer contributions increased by $1,000 to $51,000.

• If you are covered by an employer plan and are single or a head of household, the tax deduction phases out for AGI between $59,000 and $69,000 (up from $58,000 to $68,000 in 2012). If married and filing jointly, the phase-out range is $95,000 to $115,000 (up from $92,000 to $112,000 in 2012).

• Because your plan may limit the percentage of pay you can contribute, your maximum contribution may actually be less. (For example, if the maximum contribution is 10 percent of pay and you earn $50,000, you could only contribute $5,000.)

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). The maximum annual contribution to IRAs increases by $500 to $5,500 (plus an additional $1,000 if 50 or older, which is unchanged from 2012). Maximum contributions to traditional IRAs are not impacted by personal income, but if your modified adjusted gross income (AGI) exceeds certain limits, the maximum amount you can contribute to a Roth IRA gradually phases out.

• For singles/heads of households the phase-out range is $112,000 to $127,000 (increased from $110,000 to $125,000 in 2012). Above $127,000,

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• If you’re married and aren’t covered by an employer plan but your spouse is, the IRA deduction is phased out if your combined AGI is between $178,000 and $188,000 (up from $173,000 to $183,000 in 2012).

For more details, read IRS Publication 590 at www.irs.gov.

Retirement Savers’ Tax Credit: As an incentive to help low and moderateincome workers save for retirement through an IRA or company-sponsored plan, many are eligible for a Retirement Savers’ Tax Credit of up to $1,000 ($2,000 if filing jointly).

This credit lowers your tax bill, dollar for dollar, in addition to any other tax deduction you already receive for your contribution.

Qualifying income ceiling limits for the Retirement Savers’ Tax Credit increased in 2012 to $59,000 for joint filers, $44,250 for heads of household, and $29,500 for singles or married persons filing separately. Consult IRS Form 8880 for more information.

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Readers to choose Volunteer of the Year

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eaconFest is just around the corner and so is the voting for this year’s BEACON Volunteer of the Year.

Nominees will be featured in the March issue of the BEACON and our readers will again choose the winner.

All nominated volunteers at BeaconFest will be presented with awards and the winner will be announced.

Nominate a volunteer The Volunteer of the Year goes above and beyond his or her usual duties and responsibilities. Do you know such a volunteer? Please complete and return the nomination form on this page to us no later than February 15 to include your volunteer in this event. Only one nomination per agency, please.

How to vote Last year, we received thousands of votes for the Volunteer of the Year.

It goes to say that our readers really are passionate about local volunteers, but some were so passionate that we discovered a little bit of foul play. To avoid that this year, we are doing the voting a little differently.

Once you receive your March BEACON, follow the directions below to vote for your favorite volunteer: Step 1: Go to www.BeaconSenior News.com Step 2: Click the ad on the home page that says “Click Here to Vote for Volunteer of the Year.”

Step 3: You will be directed to a page with an article about all the nominees. Click the box in the article to proceed.

Step 4: Choose the volunteer you would like to vote for from the drop down menu. Then please fill in the fields for the questions we ask below.

Step 5: Hit Submit!

You can also MAIL in the published ballot, which will be included in the March BEACON. (We will only accept ballots that are mailed to us.)

Mail your ballot to: BEACON Senior Newspaper P.O. Box 3895 Grand Junction, CO 81502 ■

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Volunteer of the Year Awards 2013 N o m i n at i o n F o r m We are pleased to give your organization the opportunity to honor your most outstanding volunteer—that individual who has gone above and beyond his or her usual duties and responsibilities.

Nominated volunteers will be featured in the March issue of the BEACON Senior Newspaper. The winner will be chosen by BEACON readers and announced at BeaconFest!

All nominated volunteers will be called to the stage and presented with awards at BeaconFest on Thursday, April 18, 12:50 p.m., at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St., Grand Junction, CO. (Note: This is NOT a luncheon—the ceremony will last approximately 20 minutes.)

Only one nomination per agency please. Nominated volunteers must be 50+ years old. Complete and return this form, and include a head-shot of your nominated volunteer (to include in March’s BEACON), no later than February 15, 2013, to: • E-mail (best): cloie@pendantpublishing.com • Fax: 800-536-7516 • Mail: P.O. Box 3895, Grand Junction, CO 81502 organization name: nominated by:

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If you’re interested in advertising in our “local guide to giving your time and money” in March’s BEACON or having a booth at this year’s BeaconFest, please call 243-8829 for more information. Thank you!

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21 Coin-operated cafeteria 23 Polish off 24 Boxer’s warning 25 He went “where no man has gone before” 33 Took place 34 “Grumpier Old Men” star 35 Tibet city 36 River flowing to the Rennes 38 Canonical hour 40 Industrial city on the Ural River 41 Informal talk?

43 Stuck in the mud 45 Kind of clamp 46 One-time “Baywatch” babe 49 “La ___” (Debussy) 50 Half a colon 51 Perform on stage 55 It can be social or natural 59 Brit. ref. book 60 “You’re Still the One” singer 62 Put down the first card 63 NHL team in the city of 17 Across 64 Opposite of exo65 Endorses 66 Oder’s -partner 67 Father’s and Mother’s, for two Down 1 Dole’s 1996 running mate 2 1986 Nobelist Wiesel 3 45’s and 78’s, briefly 4 Cobble again 5 Dress designed by Oleg, for example 6 Morays 7 Dictionary abbreviation 8 Parlor seat 9 “Eight is ___” (classic TV show) 10 Right-handed 11 Genesis gentleman 12 Spanish lady’s title 13 Dropped in the mail 18 ___ costs 22 Big garden products brand

25 Half a Washington city 26 The Five Pillars of ___ 27 Dieter’s temptation 28 “___ Black” (Smith movie) 29 Wooden-headed Mortimer 30 Pusher’s pursuer 31 Where Big Bertha was “born” 32 Croupier’s tool 33 Small tuft 37 Hostile force 39 Pea pod, for one 42 Kramden portrayer 44 Legal claim 47 Meathead’s father-in-law 48 Like some tomatoes 51 Word with shirt or pony 52 Onion -relative 53 Follows a recipe direction 54 Anklebones 55 Word often followed by a colon 56 Zola -courtesan 57 Slicker’s home 58 TV deputy from Hazzard 61 Nintendo’s Super ___

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Disaster planning class for churches

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program to help Grand Valley churches develop a plan for how to respond to disasters is being offered in Mesa County.

Redlands United Methodist Church Pastor Gary Haddock is the disaster response coordinator for the Rocky Mountain Conference of The United Methodist Church. He is seeking churches that will send a team of two or three interested individuals to develop a plan for disaster response in their community.

The program will help churches ask the right questions to determine the best way to fit the needs of their community in a time of crisis.

Why is it so important to have a church disaster ministry? No one is immune to natural or human-caused disaster. Unfortunately, some church leaders do not recognize potential tragedy in their community. These leaders dismiss concerns and say, “We’ve never had any disasters here.”

They would rather devote energy to more immediate business than plan for what seems impossible. They say, “If something happens, we’ll deal with it then.”

The problem with this is that we see well-intended Christians delay, complicate and confuse recovery efforts because they respond impulsively rather than understanding how disaster response works best.

They have no pre-planning, training or coordination and they duplicate aid to some while overlooking the

genuine needs of others. Their good intentions may cause more harm to those whose lives have already been damaged by the disaster.

Connecting Neighbors is a class that helps church representatives work through a process that will determine how local churches can assist the community in cases of disaster, so that a local church can: • develop a disaster plan that fits the church’s mission • connect to outside resources and to the community’s emergency plans • identify types of disasters likely to impact its community and the needs that may arise • assess its resources to meet those needs • identify its role in disaster readiness and response • create a plan to manage volunteers • assign responsibilities • develop a system of communication

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Art & Treasures Auction The DoubleTree Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive, hosts the second annual Art & Treasures Auction from 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

The live auction features an amazing assortment of fine art and collectibles, jewelry, textiles, entertainment packages, travel and outdoor gear, all at great savings. Starting bids range from $100 for affordable art and fun packages, to $4,000 for fine art and valued collectibles. Admission is $20.

February 2

Vertical Ski Challenge Skiers of all abilities are welcome to participate in the Vertical Ski Challenge to support Colorado Discover Ability’s adaptive ski programs at Powderhorn. Grab your ski and snowboarding buddies and sign up individually or as a team to compete for prizes while supporting a good cause. There will also be a silent auction for great gear donated by area businesses. Registration costs $60.

Cost is $30 for those already with passes.

Enter before 9 a.m. the day of the event. Call 257-1222 or visit www. coloradodiscoverability. org to enter.

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Enjoy a great hike off the beaten path and hear about the antics of the Colorado National Monument’s first ranger. This ranger-led hike is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and is 5 miles round-trip with a 700-feet elevation gain. Preregistration required. Call 858-3617 ext. 360.

February 8

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The Mesa County Concert Association presents The Hunts in concert at the Grand Junction High School auditorium, 1400 N. Fifth St. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m. An award-winning family

of nine, The Hunts mix championship fiddling with world-ranked step dancing and beautiful vocal harmonies accompanied by guitar and piano melodies. Tickets are $25 for adults and can be purchased at the door. For more information, call 243-1979.

February 9

Sweetheart Gala Treat your valentine to High Desert Opera’s second annual Sweetheart Gala fundraising event, complete with music, dining, dancing and silent auction, at 6 p.m. at the Bookcliff Country Club, 2730 G Road.

It’s a great way to spend a romantic evening in an intimate setting while supporting the company that has brought musical theater and grand opera to the Grand Valley for a decade. Tickets are $125 per person.

For reservations, call 523-9605.

February 11

Taste of the Grand Valley Plan to spend the evening with your family at the 11th annual Taste of the Grand Valley from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. Taste of the Grand Valley is a food festival featuring local restaurants and catering companies, which provide samples of their food and/or beverage, and participants enjoy an evening of tasting and fun, all while supporting United Way of Mesa County.

Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are available at City Markets, Enstrom locations, Mesa Mall Guest Services, Home Loan State Bank and the United Way office. For more information, call 243-5364 or visit www.unitedwaymesacounty.org.

February 14

Free cello concert Cellist Dennis Parker, accompanied

by Lina Morita on piano, will present works that are making their Colorado debut, including compositions

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by Claude Debussy, Scott Eggert and Ivan Sokolov. This free concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall at the Moss Performing Arts Center at Colorado Mesa University.

The Grass Roots will perform at 7 p.m. for free at the Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St.

bar, live and silent auctions of local art, and the opportunity to win romantic getaways to Silverton, Ouray, Redstone or Durango. Tickets may be purchased at Homeward Bound or any City Market for $35 each. Proceeds support continuing services to single women, men, families, children and homeless veterans within a 100-mile radius of Grand Junction.

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February 23

The Beyond Boundaries Dance Collective will present three evening performances of new and retrospective contemporary dances at 7:30 p.m. all three nights in the Mesa Experimental Theatre at the Moss Performing Arts Center at Colorado Mesa University. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors.

Tickets are available at the door.

In this class you will learn to identify and gain control over transparent colors, learn the technique and timing for applying opaque colors that add power and punch to a work of art. You will also learn how to finish a brilliant landscape in just two hours. Class is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Art Center, 1803 N. Seventh St. Space is limited to 12 people. Register by February 15. Cost is $75 for Brush and Palette Club members and $100 for nonmembers. To register, call 242-9010.

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Stroke Support Group St. Mary’s Stroke Support Group will meet from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Grand Mesa Room of St. Mary’s Life Center. St. Mary’s Stroke Support Group meets the third Friday of each month to provide information and support to those recovering from stroke and/or their family members and caregivers. Call 298-1929 for more information.

February 16

Journey Home fundraiser Homeward Bound will host its ninth annual fundraiser for their community homeless shelter from 5:30 p.m.10:30 p.m. at the Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Room. Activities include a multi-media exhibit by Stevan and Robin Maxwell, a dinner buffet, live music and dancing, full

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February 2013 Activity Schedule

“Young-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendship!”

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

Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. - Join us for Early Start Breakfast at Denny’s on Horizon Drive.

Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details. Visitors are welcome.

Wednesdays at 5 p.m. - Dine out at the following locations every week. Visitors are welcome. Call Debbie Grose at 245-4995 for details.

February 6 - Chili’s, 584 24 1/2 Road February 13 - Olive Garden, 2416 Hwy 6 & 50 February 20 - Old Chicago, 120 North Ave. February 27 - Applebee’s, 711 Horizon Drive Sundays at noon - It’s Bowling Sunday followed by card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes, 295 27 Road. RSVP to Bob Lewis at 263-8462.

Saturdays at 9 a.m. - As part of the Saturday Morning Bike Ride, meet at Albertsons on the Redlands for an easy ride along the Colorado River Trail. Call John Delehanty at 2413171 for details.

Saturday, February 2 - Join friends at noon for lunch followed by a few games of pool at Bank 8 Billiards, 2460 F Road (across from Barnes & Noble). All skill levels are welcome.

Call Mary Wynn at 255-7370 for details.

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

This 1940s Benefit Ball held from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. in the Colorado Mesa University Ballroom is to raise funds for a People-to-People Student Ambassador’s Australian Adventure program. The event is formal and gives people of the Grand Valley a chance to dress up, support a great cause, and have a good time while doing it. We will have music, refreshments and let’s not forget dancing!

Tickets are $25 each and are available by calling 812-3863 and will soon be available at City Market locations.

There are no age requirements and all attendees must have a ticket. ■

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Free tax preparation Free federal/state tax preparation is available to taxpayers of all ages through AARP Tax-Aide. Tax-Aide Colorado volunteers are trained, certified, experienced and ready to assist you with your personal tax preparation at one of these locations: • U.S. Bank basement, 422 White Ave., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday • Wells Fargo Bank basement,

2808 North Ave., 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday • Alpine Bank (Fruita), 125 N. Park Square, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday and Friday • Goodwill conference room, 630 24-1/2 Road, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Thursday (February 7 through March 14) and Friday (February 1 through April 13) and Saturdays

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7 p.m., Saturday, march 9 avalon theatre, grand junction Visit any Mesa County Libraries branch to check out a copy of The Dog Stars.

Also pick up a 2013 One Book guide for complete event information.

We’re seeking kindred spirits to serve as: • Bookstore Clerks • literacy Tutors

• Book Shelvers • And more…

Flexible hours to meet your needs. For info call (970) 683-2432 or email volunteer@mcpld.org.

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Visit guides.mesacountylibraries.org/ onebook for a list of events.

Weight loss surgery seminar Attend a free educational session about weight loss surgery options at St. Mary’s Hospital. St. Mary’s offers all surgical options: gastric band, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy procedures. Learn how the different types of surgeries work and who qualifies. The classes below are held in the Grand Mesa Room at St. Mary’s Life Center. Use entrance 40. Space is limited, so call 298-6400 to register.

• February 6 - 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

• February 20 - noon to 1:30 p.m.

Volunteer opportunities

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• Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley is always in need of volunteers. Call 256-9424 for details.

• Colorado National Monument is in need of volunteers to work at the front desk of the Visitor Center in April through September. The selection process begins in February with training in March. Volunteers must be willing to learn about the Monument, know how to operate a computer and cash register, and assist with stocking retail items. For more information, email Nick Myers at nickolos_myers@nps.com or call 858-3617, ext. 366.

• Operation Interdependence needs volunteers to write notes for the troops, help collect products and pack civilian rations. For more information, call 523-4217.

• RSVP connects individuals 55+ to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies. For a list of volunteer opportunities and to register, call 243-9839.

• Gray Gourmet needs several adult volunteers to deliver a weekday lunch to homebound seniors in the Grand Valley. Volunteers are also needed to work at one of our senior dining sites one day per week. For more information, call 243-9844.

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• 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 details.

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• St. Mary’s Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers to help tutor and mentor school children that are at risk for developmental delays.

Call Tanya at 263-9091.

• St. Mary’s Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to provide companionship and assistance to a senior in need. Call Tamara at 263-9092.

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• Western Slope Coin Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Redlands Community Center, 2463 Broadway.

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February 2013 day meetings from noon to 1 p.m. at the Business Incubator, 2591 Legacy Way. Call 244-1625 for details.

5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and intermediate dancers are welcome from 6:30 p.m.8 p.m. Call 243-5858 for details.

• Grand Valley Knights are a group of auto enthusiasts that meet every Saturday from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. at Spoon’s Bistro and Bakery, 3090 N. 12th St. with their sport and classic vehicles. For details, call 462-6762 or visit www.grandvalleyknights.com.

• Grand Valley Woodcarvers Club meets from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Redlands United Methodist Church, 527 Village Way. Call 245-8817 or 523-5965 for details.

• Vestafjell Lodge, Sons of Norway will meet at 2 p.m. on February 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 3133 F Road. We will celebrate Morsdag (Mother’s Day) and Valentine’s Day. Bring a dish for the potluck and a dish for the dessert auction. For details, call Barb at 245-5649 or visit www.vestafjell lodge.org.

• Two River Sams Chapter Good Sam RV Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. on February 9. For location, call 523-5625 or 270-0471.

• Knights of Columbus invites the public to a fish fry at 4 p.m.-7 p.m. every Friday, starting February 15 through March 22 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 790 26-1/2 Road. Adults are $8 and children age 6-12 are $7. Call 260-7664 for details.

• Mesa County Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Commons of Hilltop and at noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month (bring a lunch) at the Museum of Western Colorado. A help session is at 1 p.m. on the first Friday of the month at one of the Mesa County libraries. For details, call 245-5312.

• Mesa County Republican Women meet at noon the second Monday of each month at Two Rivers Convention Center. Lunch is $15 per person.

RSVP to 248-0815.

• Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. every Thursday at New Life Church, 1350 N. Seventh St. Call 261-1670 for details.

• Happy Feet Rounds meets at the Masonic Lodge, 2400 Consistory Ct. on Sundays for a variety of dancing including waltz, rumba, cha-cha and more. Beginners are welcome from

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• Levis & Lace Square Dance Club hosts square dances from 7 p.m.9:30 p.m. every Friday at the Masonic Lodge, 2400 Consistory Court. Call 216-8503 or 434-6541 for details.

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• Art Jewelers Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Grandview Apartments on the corner of First Street and Independent Avenue. Call 243-1220 for details.

• MACHO Men, a cancer support group, meets at 5 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at St. Mary’s Hospital’s Oncology Conference Room and the fourth Wednesday at St. Mary’s Java City Café. Call 298-2351 or 858-1301 for details.

• Breast Friends, a breast cancer support group, meets at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at St. Mary’s Hospital’s Oncology Conference Room. Call 298-2351 for details.

• Stamp Collectors meet the second Wednesday at White Star Electric, 803 Winters Ave. at 7 p.m. For details, call 986-1502.

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• Western Slope Non-Smoking Singles has potlucks on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27-1/2 Road. They have dinner on the third Wednesday of the month and have monthly outings. Call 434-5277 for details.

• Mesa Fiberarts Guild meets at noon the first Wednesday of the month at First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27-1/2 Road, and at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the City Clerk’s Office break room, 250 N. Fifth St. Visit www.mesafiber artsguild.org for details. ■

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Top 10 automotive safety technologies for mature drivers

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If you haven’t been in a dealer’s showroom in a few years, you will probably be confronted with lots of new technology including vehicle stability control, parking assistance, voice activation, and more. New technologies usually first appear on high-end models, the ones seniors are more likely to purchase, and trickle down to lower priced ones.

Recently, The Hartford and MIT AgeLab identified the top technologies for mature drivers. According to The Hartford gerontologist Jodi Olshevski, “While older drivers as a group are relatively safe, these technologies can help enhance their abilities and promote safe driving for a lifetime.”

They reviewed 25 new technologies and identified the top 10 that can most benefit mature drivers.

1. Smart headlights (also called

adaptive headlights) adjust the range and intensity of light based on the distance of traffic. They also reduce glare and improve night vision.

2. Emergency response systems (GM’s OnStar is the most popular example) offer quick assistance to drivers in the case of a medical emergency or collision. They allow emergency personnel to get to the scene more quickly. Most detect airbag deployment and contact first responders.

3. Reverse monitoring systems detect and warn of objects to the rear of the vehicle to help drivers judge distances and back up safely, and help drivers with reduced flexibility.

4. Blind spot warning systems warn drivers of objects in blind spots, especially while changing lanes and parking, and help those with limited range of motion.

5. Lane departure warning monitors the vehicle’s position and warns the driver if the vehicle deviates outside the lane, helping drivers stay in their lane—sort of a hightech version of “rumble strips.”

6. Vehicle stability control (often called Electronic Stability Program - ESP, or Dynamic Stability Control - DSC) automatically brings the vehicle back in the intended line of travel, particularly in situations where the driver underestimates the angle of a curve or experiences weather effects. They reduce the likelihood of a crash.

7. Assistive parking systems enable vehicles to park on their own or indicates distance to objects, reducing driver stress, making parking easier, and increasing the places that a driver can park.

8. Voice activated systems allow drivers to access features by voice command so they can keep focused

on the road and help prevent distracted driving.

9. Crash mitigation systems detect when the vehicle may be in danger of a collision and can help minimize injuries to passengers.

10. Drowsy driver alerts monitor the degree to which a driver may be inattentive while on the road and helps alert drivers to the driving task.

The Hartford and MIT AgeLab suggests seniors take a couple of steps to understand and best use these new safety technologies. If you are choosing a new vehicle or need assistance with your current vehicle, work with a trusted dealer who can explain the benefits and uses of the various technologies available. Search the Internet to find how the technologies work—usually there are YouTube videos that visually explain things. Also consult the owner’s manual. ■

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Black Canyon Night Sky Viewing Join Park Rangers and the Black Canyon Astronomical Society to learn more about what’s happening in the night sky. The evening will start with a special program followed by night sky viewing. It will start indoors, then move outside, but please be prepared for chilly weather. Hot drinks will be available. Meet at 7 p.m. at the South Rim Visitor Center, 15 miles east of Montrose, via U.S. Highway 50 and CO Highway 347. If weather is bad call 249-1914, ext. 423. The reschedule date is May 9.

February 4 & 5

Blues dancing

Blues dancing is close partner dancing with a lead and a follow. After each dance, you change partners.

Learn how to lead in a safe environment and how to listen and follow your lead. The music is mostly blues/ soul style. No previous dance experience required. Some instruction is given. This free event takes place at 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts, 226-228 Grand Ave. in Paonia. For more information, call 527-7243.

included. To make a reservation, call 596-3196.

February 15 & 16

Home, Garden & Business Expo The 11th annual Montrose Home, Garden & Business Expo will be at 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m.3 p.m. on Saturday at the Montrose County Event Center, 1001 N. Second St. Door prize drawings and the grand prize giveaways start at 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call 249-0824.

The Thing About Love The BYU Contemportary Dance Theatre presents “The Thing About Love,” which explores the many forms and faces love takes: first love, mature love, God’s love, love that crosses boundaries, love that hurts, and love that heals. It’s dance in its most vulnerable and variable state.

Performance is at 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive in Montrose. For ticket information, call 249-7015.

February 18

Sage Stage Open Mic

This free program will help attendees understand more about Medicare and the available benefits. Presented in part by RSVP, it is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon at the Montrose Library, 320 S. Second St. in Montrose.

Call 249-9639 for more information.

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Surprise your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day with a singing valentine by a quartet from the Black Canyon Chorus. Quartets are available from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at any place from Cedaredge to Ridgway. Reservations must be made in advance. Cost for a quartet to sing to an individual is $40, which includes a real rose. Cost is $50 to sing to a group, roses not

The Black Canyon Hunt and Outdoor Expo is designed to give local and regional outdoor-related businesses exposure to the thousands of outdoor enthusiasts who migrate to western Colorado each year. This free event takes place from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at Friendship Hall, 1001 N. Second St. in Montrose. For more information, call 497-6707. ■

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This free event is from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts, 226-228 Grand Ave. in Paonia. For more information, call 527-7243.

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Delta/Montrose Beacon Bits Compiled by Liesl Greathouse

Events for veterans The Warrior Resource Center, 11 South Park in Montrose, has the following events scheduled for veterans in February. 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, please call 765-2210.

• Join us and other veterans for coffee from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. every Thursday. The event is open to all veterans of any conflict or area.

Downtown historic walks A historic walk of downtown Montrose will be held at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, starting at the Montrose County Historical Museum, 21 N. Rio Grande. Cost is $5 and space is limited. To RSVP, call 249-2085.

First Friday stroll From 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month, stroll downtown Montrose and see artist demonstrations, enjoy free wine tastings, and in-store promotional events.

Stroke Support Group The Montrose Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group meets from 11 a.m. to noon twice a month at the hospital’s Acute Rehab Unit. Stroke survivors, family members and caregivers are all encouraged to attend.

For more information and meeting days, call Tim Ramsey at 318-2028.

Volunteer opportunities 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 you’re needed most. For more information, call 275-6064.

Montrose Memorial Health Fair & Early Blood Draws Montrose Memorial Hospital’s annual Health Fair will be from 6:30 a.m. to noon on March 2 at the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive. Early

blood draws will be at 6:30 a.m.9:30 a.m. February 6-9 at the Montrose Pavilion Main Ballroom. They will also be available from 7 a.m.10 a.m. February 2 at the 4-H Events Center in Ridgway and 6:30 a.m.9:30 a.m. on February 4 at the American Legion Hall in Olathe.

Here are some tests offered at the health fair: • Total chemistry profile, which evaluates kidney function, electrolytes, triglycerides, iron, iron binding, thyroid screening, HDL and LDL cholesterol levels and over 15 components in the blood for $40.

• PSA blood test for prostate cancer, offered to men 40 and older, for $30.

• CBC (complete blood count) test for $20.

• Hemoglobin A1c, an additional screening for diabetes, for $35.

• Vitamin D screening for $40.

Snowshoe the Black Canyon Experience winter at Black Canyon by snowshoeing with a ranger among the oaks, open meadows and along the rim of the canyon. No special skill needed to participate in these 1.5 mile walks. Allow 2.5 hours for the program. Programs are available at 10 a.m. every Saturday and 1 p.m. Sundays through March 3.

Snowshoes are available to use, free of charge. Sizes will fit all ages. Meet at the South Rim Visitor Center, by driving 8 miles east from Montrose on U.S. Hwy 50 to Colorado Hwy 347.

Call 249-1914, ext. 423 to register.

Blue Sage offers cure to brain freeze The Blue Sage Center for the Arts, 226-228 Grand Ave. Paonia, is offering multiple opportunities to combat the recent cold snap by turning up brain waves. The series of talks and workshops covers a variety of topics, from local history to software, public speaking and art history. For more information, call 527-7243 or visit www.bluesage.org.

Free talks • February 8, 6:30 p.m. “The North

February 2013 Fork Valley” Historical Talk & Book Signing by Claudia King and Kathy McKee. • February 22, 6:30 p.m. “Grand Ave. Storefronts” Legacy residents tell stories of how Grand Avenue used to be.

Workshops and classes • Saturdays, February 2-23 and March 2-23, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. “Adult Drawing Classes.” First session free.

• Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays, February 4-8 and April 8-12, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. “Introduction to Photoshop.” Cost: $60.

• February 17, 1 p.m. “Vocal Master Class.” Cost: $25.

• Thursdays, February 21-April 4, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. “Public Speaking.”

Seven-week course. Cost: $105.

Holiday Closures The Montrose Pavilion will close after lunch on Monday, February 18 in observance of President’s Day.

Delta Senior Activities The following activities are offered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 530 Gunnison River Drive in Delta. To register for any of the following activities or for a full list, call 874-0923.

• Adult Flag Football League, Register your team for The City of Delta’s Spring 5 on 5 Adult Flag Football League before February 17.

The season will begin in late February with games played at Confluence Community Fields/Mountain View on Thursday nights through the end

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• Life Guard Training Certification Class The American Red Cross Lifeguard certification class is at 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

February 11-15. You will walk away with American Red Cross CPR for the professional, First aid, AED, and Lifeguard certification. Participants must meet with aquatics management prior to registering and complete preskills that include: 300-yard swim, 2-minute deep water tread, and a timed event including retrieving a 10-pound brick from 10 feet of water.

Cost is $140. Register by February 4.

Limited space available.

• Community Evening Dances Everyone can join the fun for Saturday dances from 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

Coffee and lemonade provided. Cost is $4 at the door. Please bring a snack to share.

• Line Dancing Dance every week from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. on the first, second and fourth Mondays of the month and at 6 p.m. the third Monday at the Montrose Senior Center. Cost is $2.

• February 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Hike in Palisade. This is rated as a moderate, four-mile round trip hike.

Cost is $18. Bring a sack lunch.

• February 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Telephone: Love on the Line — Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia. This comical one-act opera will delight audiences of all ages. Cost is $25. Bring money for lunch.

• February 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Experience the beauty of snowshoeing on Log Hill. Just strap on a pair of snowshoes to your favorite snow boots and start walking. Cost is $17 if you bring own shoes, $20 if we provide the shoes.

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Bring money for lunch.

• February 28, 10:15 a.m.3:30 p.m.

Visit the Historic Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa in Ouray. Relax in the Wiesbaden’s continually flowing natural hot springs vapor cave with a 108-degree soaking pool and outdoor swimming pool of 99 to 102 degrees.

Cannot have smoked at all during the past three months prior to visiting the hot springs. Cost is $27. Bring money for lunch. ■

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Come to the Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave., at 5:30 p.m. to watch a portion of Ken Burns’ new documentary, “The Dust Bowl,” and to sample frugal slow cooker eats.

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The Glenwood Springs Branch Library is partnering with the Frontier Historical Society to present “Remembering the 1930s” at 7 p.m. in the basement of the library. The program will feature a presentation by the Frontier Historical Society, as well as local residents sharing their memories of life during the Great Depression. This free program will be held at the library at 413 Ninth St. Light refreshments will be served.

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Those Thrifty Thirties Need some practical ideas on how to stretch those dollars? Come to the Parachute Branch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way, from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. to learn about everything from coupon clipping to making several meals out of one shopping experience as locals Jeanette Osmon and Barbara Barker share some clever ideas. For more information, call 285-9870.

February 8

Thunder River Theatre’s literary night The Thunder River Theatre presents a free literary night from 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m. at the theater in downtown

Carbondale. Don’t miss award-winning actress and poet Valerie Haugen as she presents a one-woman show about John Steinbeck and his most famous work, “The Grapes of Wrath.”

Haugen’s talent on stage will bring this great author to life for readers of all ages. Even if you haven’t read Steinbeck, you are in for a delightful and entertaining hour of live theater.

For more information, call 963-2889.

February 9

Gardening organically Learn how to grow, feed, and care for your gardens without the use of harsh chemicals. Discover various natural and organic methods to manage soil preparation, fertility, pest control, and more for healthy and safe conditions for children, pets and pollinators. This is a continuing education class through Colorado Mountain College’s Rifle Campus, 3695 Airport Road. The class will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $20. Preregister at www.coloradomtn.edu or call 625-1871 for more information.

February 13

Brew your own beer This program will be held at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library, 413 Ninth St. at 7 p.m. The demonstration will cover the creation of a popular beer style from start to finish, as well as the opportunity to sample pre-made homebrews. All participants must be at least 21 years of age and be able to show identification. The class size is limited to 30 people, so preregistration is required.

To register, call the Glenwood Springs Branch Library at 945-5958.

February 21

Emma Open Space showshoe tour Explore 74 acres of open space by moonlight on snowshoes. Meet at the Emma Schoolhouse parking lot at 5 p.m. Bring your own snowshoes and dress appropriately. Emma Open Space boasts snowy fields and is in a critical migration corridor for deer and elk. This is a free event but registration is required. Register at www. roaringfork.org or call 927-1290. ■

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The Big Read in Garfield County Garfield County Libraries, Colorado’s only recipient of The Big Read grant in 2012-13, will host the Big Read with “The Grapes of Wrath”

by John Steinbeck throughout all of Garfield County in February 2013.

The Big Read features book discussions, lectures, movie screenings, and performing arts events related to the Great Depression, the current recession, and other topics relevant to “The Grapes of Wrath.” Visit your local library or visit www.garfieldli braries.org/news-and-events/the-bigread-2013 for a full listing of events.

Free copies of the book and related titles are available at all libraries.

“Grapes of Wrath” film and Discussion Don’t miss the Grapes of Wrath Film Festival this February at the Gordon Cooper Branch Library, 76 S. Fourth St. We will show sections of Ken Burns’ newest documentary, “The Dust Bowl,” and the 1940s movie, “The Grapes of Wrath,” every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Readers, history buffs, old timers, and movie fans are welcome to come for one or all of the showings and are invited to share their memories of the Great Depression. Librarian Brenda will lead a discussion on John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” and the Great Depression. For more information, call 963-2889.

Pickleball Come play the fastest growing sport in the U.S. Meet at 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Thursdays at the Glenwood Springs Recreation Center. Regular fees apply.

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Spring show for Glenwood Vaudeville Review The Glenwood Vaudeville Review’s spring show opens February 1 and runs through April 20, Fridays and Saturdays only at 6:30 p.m. Shows are $22 for adults and seniors are $20.

Dinner and drinks are available a la carte. The review performs at the Masonic Lodge, 901 Colorado Ave. in Glenwood Springs. For reservations, call 945-9699.

Art After Hours Express your creativity with an introductory art class at the Stone House Gallery, 1100 E. 16th St. in Rifle. The Art After Hours program allows you to explore a variety of media with different teachers. Jennifer Debose will teach watercolor on February 4 and Liz Waters will teach mosaic on February 18. All supplies are provided. Cost is $25 for members of the Bookcliffs Council on the Arts and Humanities and $30 for nonmembers. Classes meet at 6:30 p.m. Call Betsy at 379-3842 for more information and to register.

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A Valentine’s message I know human nature. After all, I’ve been a full-fledged member now for t is Valentine’s Day time and what 84 years, but still, I, along with you I more appropriate moment to say would guess, cast my vote for pathat I am in love with love. I have tience, love and peace as against hate such a good feeling when I hear the and war. For more of the Valentine word brotherhood and an even betspirit to rise up at other times in the ter feeling when I see it practiced. I year, and by so doing, trade in grim hate hate and can see no real advanfor grin. tage to its brother, vengeance. And What’s so great about love? Love what advantage is there to destrucdoesn’t just make the world go tion as against construction? ‘round. It makes the journey I also have a great affection for worth the trip. peace and a great disaffection In the comic strip “Peawith world leaders who nuts,” Lucy asks Charlie have, for thousands of Brown, “Why are we here years, preferred to pout on earth?” He promptly and pontificate rather replies, “To make others than work out solutions.

Who have preferred to happy.” Lucy ponders on keep their power, even if it this for a moment and then meant war. By one count, there asks another question, “Then have been 3,010 wars during the last why are the others here?”

6,000 years.

At the beginning of World War II, But I have lived long enough now a few people called my daddy a Nazi to see a repeat of history as yesfor no better reason than Wyrick is a terday’s enemies become today’s German name. It didn’t seem to matfriends, for all wars inevitably come ter much to them that his family had to an end. The same people who been in this country for several genstarted whatever war in the first erations or that he had served in the place, eventually sitting down and United States Army in World War I. negotiating a peace.

Not too many years before that, on Whether in personal relationships, my mother’s side of the family, some family feuds, world wars—whatever of my Irish relations were called the size—the reasons “micks.” It is now the stay largely the same. is beterhn i sudss year 2013, and the Some wars begin is out that all from a high point “it’s better than it word Muslims are bad. Will of morality such as sounds” such mean-spirited bringing down a tyfoolishness never stop? rant. Others pander at Will we never learn? a plate of foolishness, such Plato called love “divine as a Chinese emperor who madness.”

Mark Twain went to war over a broken once observed about tea pot, or a copyist error the music of Wagner concerning the number that “it’s better than it of time the words et cetera sounds.”

This is certainly were listed following a king’s true of love. It sounds good, name, or on a smaller basis, two and when practiced on family members fighting a regular basis, it is over a remote control, or truly even better the recent political difthan it sounds. ■ ferences.

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Let’s now remove 8 zeros and pretend it’s a household budget: * Annual family income: $21,700 * Money the family spent: $38,200 * New debt on the credit card: $16,500 * Outstanding balance on the credit card: $162,710 * Total budget cuts so far: $385

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Let’s Get Engaged As February’s day of love approaches, I think back on Valentine’s Day with fond memories. We used to go out on the night of and leave a valentine for our friends and those we had crushes on and then run so as not to get caught. It was a challenge to not be seen and certainly lots of fun to watch someone look around for you. Times have changed.

The beautiful Victorian valentines shown in magazines were so elaborate and the handwriting within was usually just as beautiful. People took lots of time to write and deliver or mail these gifts of love.

I’m pretty sure you all could Google some of this information and find out just about anything you want about anything related to Valentine’s Day and the customs. Then you can text your Valentine messages or post a Facebook comment or Twitter and you’ll be finished with that. Pretty easy I’d say or…

Let’s get engaged for a night. Try, instead, to make any electronic equipment (except perhaps romantic music) forbidden. Spend the night with your friends, lover, husband, kids or all of the above, although husband and lover should be one-in-the same if you do this, and engage. Play a board game, eat a home-cooked meal where everyone participates, or go out to a nice dinner, but do it together and leave all the electronics off for just the night. Talk to each other face to face; visit and play and although it is only for this night, have some fun!!

Try it, you might like it and then it’s okay to get back to your life of “connections” tomorrow.

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By providing the full range of heart services, St. Mary’s assures continuity of care from diagnosis through recovery and rehabilitation.

· Diagnostics, monitoring and testing · Electrophysiology studies · Cardiac catheterization · Interventional procedures · Cardiac short-stay unit · Minimally invasive and open heart surgery · Cardiovascular intensive care · Cardiac inpatient unit · Cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation

Upcoming Events Go Red for Women Luncheon Education and screenings for heart disease followed by a heart healthy lunch and presentation. $10 per person, reservation deadline is February 4. » February 7 and 8, 2013, 10:30 am–2:00 pm, Saccomanno Education Center, St. Mary’s Hospital, fifth floor » Call 970-298-7454 for reservations.

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar Learn how weight loss surgery works and who qualifies at a free seminar presented by the staff of St. Mary’s Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center. Call 970-298-6400 to register.

GRAND JUNCTION Wednesday, February 6, 5:30–7:00 pm Wednesday, February 20, Noon–1:30 pm MONTROSE Wednesday, February 13, 5:30–7:00 pm “I wanted to get healthy for my family. Dr. Hanly said weight loss surgery was a process and we would go at a pace that was comfortable for me. Now I’m well on my way to my goal.”

—Tamara Vliek, Grand Junction

Stroke Support Group Stroke recovery education, relaxation, therapies, and discussions for those recovering from stroke and their loves ones. » Third Friday of each month, 1:00-2:30 pm, Grand Mesa Room in the Life Center

Visit our website at www.stmarygj.org for information about our services, campus maps, and driving directions.

» Call 970-298-1929 for more information. » Free!

NEXT MEETING Friday, February 15, 1:00–2:30 pm

“We’re here for life.”

970-298-CARE (2273) 2635 N. 7th Street • P. O. Box 1628 Grand Junction, CO 81502-1628 An Affiliate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System

ABOVE: Leonard Lapkin, MD; Sara Pereira, MD; and James Narrod, MD; cardiovascular surgeons

· Stroke survivor Linda Kamby reads her stories and poems