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Don’t let SHIP sink! By Kevin K. VanGundy
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Local vets find relaxation from model yacht sailing By Melanie Wiseman
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Top: Andy Urbach shows off his model yacht. Bottom: Dave Meil has sailed model yachts as a hobby for 30 years. Now he builds all of his boats from scratch.
alm and relaxed. Prior to two years ago, these two words were not generally used to describe Jim Tarr. His service during the Vietnam War and proficiency in mine excavation left him with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “The VA had me on very heavy meds for PTSD for a long time,” Tarr said. “I felt like a zombie and as if I was walking around in a cloud all the time. I was doing a little sailing and decided about two years ago to start sailing every day. I noticed my tension levels started to drop, and today I am free of all medications.” When he talks about sailing, Tarr is referring to model yachts. Tarr’s shift in health is a huge success story in itself and a testimonial for the benefits of model yacht sailing, but it’s only the beginning of a larger vision. Last August, Tarr and two other veterans organized the Western Slope Model Yacht Club #344, of which Tarr is the commodore and Charles Watton the vice commodore. “Once Charles came down and we got his boat in the water and the controls in his hands, he was hooked,” Tarr said. The calming pleasure that club members find in sailing, along with the camaraderie with other sailors, is the therapy that club members recommend for other PTSD veterans and anyone experiencing high stress. Tarr said it’s so relaxing that he has fallen asleep while sailing, controls in hand.
On occasion last fall, John Summers, 72, visited Canyon View Park with his great-grandkids and stopped to talk with Tarr as he sailed. “He encouraged me to get a boat, so I bought a kit and built one,” Summers said. “I fly model airplanes, but this is quiet and a lot more relaxing. If you stop at the controls for awhile, it’s not going to crash into a bunch of pieces.” Summers said his declining health will eventually force him to give up flying. “But I can come out here and sit in a chair and sail a boat,” Summers said. “If you want to kick back, relax and spend time with some nice, friendly people, this is the place for you.”
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Watton believes that what begins as shock becomes stress long term. “Sailing teaches me patience and calms me down,” he said. “I can’t climb mountains with my daughter like I used to, so sailing is replacing what I did when I was younger. My daughter has her own boat and sails with us, too.” Dave Meil, 55, has sailed model yachts as a hobby for 30 years. “I bought my first boat at a garage sale when my son was a baby out in California as something we could do together,” Meil said. “Later, I started building sailboats from kits, and now I build them all from scratch.” Meil sailed on his own until about six months ago, when he saw Tarr sailing at Canyon View, while driving by on the interstate. He pulled off the road, and they connected and a friendship formed. “It’s so calming to sail without the noise of a model plane
Calming, inexpensive In the 1980s, Watton spent many years in the Navy directing airplanes from the flight deck of the USS Midway aircraft carrier. “I believe in my country and I believe in what I joined for—to defend and protect it,” Watton, 52, said. “PTSD is not just a military issue. It can be from anything you see or experience that is traumatic and causes you stress. Your mind doesn’t know how to process it.”
After visiting with Jim Tarr while he was sailing at Canyon View Park, John Summers, right, was inspired to buy a kit and build a yacht of his own. Summers also flies model airplanes.
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or car,” Meil said. “Sailboats have a servo motor that you can’t even hear, which turns the sails and rudder. Otherwise it’s all about the wind. You can turn these things on a dime.” Model yacht sailing is not a messy hobby, according to Meil. “You just pull them out of the water, wipe them off and go,” he said. “No gas or oils. They are easy to set up and take down, and they don’t take up a lot of space.” The hobby is inexpensive and the boats last for years. Tarr has one boat he’s been sailing for 25 years. “When you’re out here sailing, people of all ages come over and say, ‘Wow, what’s this all about?’” Meil said. “It’s very social and super easy to meet people.”
Reaching out and making a difference If the ponds at Canyon View Park are ice free, you will find Tarr sailing on a daily basis. The club gathers at
Canyon View Park or Corn Lake State Park on Saturday mornings. Club membership is up to 14 and they’re looking for more people to reap the benefits of model yacht sailing. The club structure is informal, and there are no dues. No boat? No problem. Tarr owns 11 and carries them neatly in a special rack he built in the back of his van. He’s happy to let anyone give it a try. “We started out focusing on veterans and have opened the group up to anyone,” Tarr said. “Everyone has stress in their life. If you have anything that’s bothering you and you need to relax and get away from it, this is one of the best things you can do.” Because of the positive impact sailing has made on club members, Tarr works with the club’s parent organization, the American Model Yacht Association, to promote the benefits of sailing and encourage participation.
“Two of the guys in the club have relaxed so much they have gotten off cigarettes,” Tarr said. “That was their way of relieving tension, and now sailing is.” Tarr believes that while sailing, one is reprieved from worry and pain, as the mind can only focus on one thing at a time. “We’ve had people donate boats when they know it’s to help people with PTSD,” Tarr said. “When I gave a young man facing high stress a donated boat, tears streamed down his face because he didn’t have the money to get his own.” Tarr encourages anyone to contact the club or to stop by; club members will help you get started. “Sailing changes attitudes,” Tarr said. “It changes lives.” For more information about model yacht sailing, call Tarr at 778-0232 or email jamestarr66@ gmail.com or westslopemodel yacht344@gmail.com. ■
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Creativity awakens in art By Cecily Whiteside “I didn’t aspire to a career as a professional artist,” Mary Kollman said. But that is the career that found her. Prior to 1992, when she had both hips replaced due to congenital arthritis, Kollman’s hobbies were physically demanding, like downhill skiing, hiking and gardening, with a lot of bending that she could no longer do. She had to rethink her activities away from sports, so when a friend suggested a painting class, it was a whole new idea. Kollman called it an awakening. “I became addicted,” she said. While most budding artists stay amateurs for years, Kollman’s story veers from the script. That next year, she entered an unjuried art show in Lake Oswego, Oregon. “I won the blue ribbon and a cash prize,” she said. “I didn’t know they gave cash prizes for this.” The sponsoring gallery owner approached Kollman and told her he could sell her paintings. “He really launched me,” she said. “I couldn’t keep up with the demand.” Kollman painted in watercolor for many years before switching to oils in 2007.
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“I loved watercolor,” she said. “It’s more difficult than oils because you have to ‘save the white.’ A true watercolor is painted on white in transparent paints. You can never add white. But with oils it’s different. You can go back, scrape it off and paint over it. That was a new experience.” Grand Junction artists Jody Ahrens and Stephen Datz taught Kollman to paint in oils. “I married my husband, a geologist, and in 2005 we moved to Seattle,” Kollman said. “We decided to take on projects of two and a half years in different places. Our first project was in Grand Junction about 10 years ago.” The Kollmans fell in love with the area and they purchased land on Glade Park before moving on to the next in their series of projects: Los Lunas, New Mexico, then Cumberland, Maryland, before returning to Grand Junction. In New Mexico, Kollman showed her work in Taos and Sante Fe on Canyon Road. “It’s an artist’s nirvana,” she said. Cumberland saw Kollman’s work in two museums, Gilchrist and Frostburg, as well as a local gallery. When it was time to return to Grand Junction, the Kollmans moved
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to a small house in town while they built a house on their Glade Park property. “The view is amazing from my new studio,” Kollman said, “but right now it doesn’t have a roof.” Kollman’s inspiration comes from her memories and imagination. “I paint the good memories,” she said. “I may look at a photo to remind myself, but I don’t paint from photos. I want to paint how it felt. I’m moved by “Flash of Insight” what I see. That’s what inspires me. And I paint to music, jazz mostly, but with no words or my attention span goes wonky. There is a rhythm to my painting, but I get distracted and find myself singing along if there are words.” Although she paints on canvases of all sizes, the large paintings seem to be her favorite. “I paint big skies. That’s what’s great about living in Colorado. There are so many beautiful plac“Feeling the Vibe” es to see,” she said. Experimentation is a key component of Kollman’s work. She makes After the terrorist attacks on up her own rules when it comes to September 11, Kollman found healwatercolors. ing and solace in her art, as she “I used a makeup sponge to pull off created a piece she called “Bleeding some of the paint, so I wouldn’t have Hearts.” Through sale of the original to add white, which would make it a gouache instead of a true watercolor.” watercolor and giclée prints, this painting made a profound impact as She said lifting the paint off in this a fundraiser for the New York Fire way lightens the color and gives tex9/11 Fund, which helped firefighters ture to the background. She has also experimented with car responding to Ground Zero as well as those dealing with the emotional paints on metal. aftermath throughout the country. “You have to wear a mask and the “Art is a healing thing,” Kollman fumes get everywhere,” she said. said. “It does a lot of good.” Her latest “toy” is an 18-inch squeeWhile her success as a professional gee. artist has been evident for several “I like to stretch my creativity,” she decades, Kollman’s gratitude is never said. “There is so much flexibility in ending. oils.” “I like my paintings, but I had no While proud of her own talent, idea that they would do so well,” she Kollman collects work from many said. “I didn’t aspire to be a profesother artists. Around her house, she sional artist, it just grew. Now it’s like has paintings, prints and sculptures breathing. It’s my life.” by many artists she has known over For more information about Kollthe years. man and her work, call her studio “I think it’s important to support at 245-5265 or visit her website at other people,” she said. “It honors www.marykollman.com. ■ what I do to collect from other artists.”
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the greater part of loving. We try to teach our children unconditional love. Perhaps you and I have a different concept of unconditional love? By the way, I did not call her a coward. I was using her word for herself. Thank you for writing. OB Dear Old Bag: My problem is a small one, but it perplexes me. I am 80 years old. I am in good health, exercise daily and take very few medications. However, I am slower and tire more easily, and I am more cautious to avoid falling. I enjoy staying in at night, except for an occasional dinner out. I attend all family functions, although I am finding that they sometimes wear me out and I long to go home. The problem is that I don’t believe my four children and my grandchildren have any idea that I have aged. They want me to go everywhere and do everything with them. If I say I am too tired, they say, “Oh, Mom, you know you love doing these things.” Help me! Signed, Tired Dear Tired: You must be a great gal if your kids and grandkids always want you with them. My letters are usually the other way around, and grandmothers write that they feel left out and abandoned! My advice: Tell them with love that you are ready to cut back on your activities, and you hope they will understand. Then don’t be afraid to refuse a few invitations, or cut short a visit—with great love! Good luck. OB ■
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known as “Bateman’s purpura,” which usually is seen on the back of the hands and forearms. Unlike everyday bruises, these bruises are not tender and last longer. They start out red and become purple. They darken and fade in time, but can last for weeks. This condition, also known as “actinic purpura,” is usually seen in seniors. It is caused by blood vessel walls that have been weakened by years of exposure to the sun. Daily application of alpha hydroxyacid lotions have been shown to increase skin thickness up to 15 percent in patients with sun-damaged thin skin. For women, the hormone progesterone in lotion Bruises can be enhanced may also help. by a number of factors. Most bruises are not a cause for Blood-thinning medications – concern, but you should have bruising Medications like Plavix or Coumadin can checked by a doctor if you are excontribute to bruising. Aspirin will have periencing unusually large or painful a similar effect. The thinners allow more bruises, bruises that seem to have no blood to pool under your skin. If you’re cause, abnormal bleeding elsewhere, taking one of these drugs, what seems or sudden bruising after beginning a like a harmless bump against a coffee medication. table could lead to a nasty bruise. You can take the following steps Dietary supplements – Some dito prevent bruising from falls and etary supplements can thin your blood. collisions. Be careful if you are consuming more than normal amounts of fish oil, ginkgo, • Always hold the handrails on stairways. • Don’t stand on a chair to get to ginger and garlic. something. Thinning skin - With age, your skin becomes thinner and loses some of the • Clear floors where you walk. • Mount grab bars near toilets, tubs fat that protects your blood vessels, and showers. allowing bruises to appear. Cortico• Place non-skid mats, strips or carpet steroids are known to make your skin on all surfaces that may get wet. thinner, so these drugs can make you more prone to bruises as well. • Put night lights and light switches close to your bed. Aging capillaries - Over time, the tissues supporting these vessels weaken, • Tack down all carpets and area rugs. and capillary walls become more fragile • Close cabinet doors and drawers so and prone to rupture. you won’t run into them. There is a special type of bruising • Be especially careful around pets. ■
tendency to bruise easily is common when you age, especially among women. A bruise occurs when the tiny blood vessels under your skin break after being struck. The blood leaks under the skin and leaves a black and blue mark. The harder the impact, the bigger the bruise. As your body reabsorbs the blood, the bruise goes away. You can enhance healing by elevating the injury and applying a cold pack for a half-hour at a time for a day or so after you are injured. After there is no swelling, a warm compress can accelerate reabsorption.
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very spring or summer, some of you voluntarily harm your brain with antihistamines that make you feel like a zombie or hungover with brain fog. These “first generation” antihistamines make you tired all day, too. Allergy symptoms occur because your body releases histamine and leukotriene (and other pro-inflammatory compounds), which lead to runny nose and watery eyes, swelling, congestion, a scratchy throat and sneezing. Your goal would be to control those two cytokines and balance immune function. Go to a physician and pay a lot to be told to “avoid triggers” or “move” or “stop eating 40 foods.” Grumble all the way home because you know it’s not possible in your situation.
SO HERE’S MY TOP 10 LIST 1. VITAMIN C - It’s a powerful antioxidant that prevents histamine from being made, rather than blocking its action at the cell’s doorway like a drug (antihistamine). It also reduces inflammation and helps with immune function. 2. STINGING NETTLE - This herb is time tested. People who take it occasionally feel a mild diuretic effect. Compounds within the herb include carotenes, vitamin K and quercetin. Dosage varies, you can drink tea or take supplements. 3. ESSENTIAL OIL OF EUCALYPTUS - Used in steam inhalations or diffused in an aromatizer, eucalyptus opens up your sinuses and air passageways, improving airflow. It contains “citronella,” which has pain-relieving benefits and anti-inflammatory effects, making it useful for upper respiratory infections. 4. SALT - Natural unrefined salt (not table salt) actually has natural anti-
histamine effects. If you’re having a sneezing fit, or hay fever attack, put a tiny amount of unrefined salt on the tip of your tongue and let it absorb—you don’t have to swallow it. Rinse the excess. Another variation of using salt is to drink a little salt-laced water during your attack. Use saline in your neti pots daily.
5. BROMELAIN - This pineapple-derived enzyme is sold as a supplement. It reduces swelling as well as mucus production so it’s particularly helpful for sinus infection. It may thin mucus making it easier for you to breathe. 6. AVOID HISTAMINE FORMING FOODS - Reduce the burden of histamine inside your body. These include sausage, smoked meats, chocolate, alcohol, aged cheese, dried foods, fermented foods and nuts. 7. VISIT A SALT CAVE - These are amazing and are popping up as the new spa treatment across North America. Sitting in a Himalayan salt cave, inhaling ionized air, infuses your body with valuable minerals. The particles of sodium chloride may improve allergies and kill fungus. 8. BUTTERBUR - Butterbur acts like the pharmaceutical drug called Singulair, and it inhibits the production of leukotrienes, which trigger swelling in your nasal passages. 9. PROPOLIS - Propolis significantly inhibited histamine release from mast cells in a recent study. 10. CHLORELLA - This supplement is a type of algae grown in fresh water often suggested for reducing radiation treatment side effects, stimulating the immune system and increasing white blood cell counts. For allergies, chlorella can reduce histamine, and improve interleukin 12 and interferon. ■
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tide polymorphism (SNP). Testing for SNPs is proving to be a concise and effective way to gather important and relevant genetic information. The code for our genes can’t be altered, but the expression of the code can be turned on and off, thus influencing the phenotype or the outcome of our genetic code. This is called epigenetics. Nutrigenomics describes how diet and nutrition can alter the expression of our genetic code. This is where genetic testing is at today and the potential for directing health is phenomenal. One of the most important areas of genetic testing focuses on a biochemical arena that controls many of the most important areas in health—the methylation pathway—in which detoxification, cellular energy and DNA replication are all controlled. Mutations in this area can have far reaching effects on health, causing symptoms such as fatigue, pain or headaches, or diseases such as cancer, dementia or heart disease. Testing SNPs in the methylation pathway might uncover important genetic mutations that can be manipulated with nutritional therapies. For example, the most well known SNP in the methylation pathway involves a defect in a step that requires vitamin B12. By giving extreme amounts of B12, the defect can be overridden. Other defects make people sensitive to foods that contain sulfur or histamine. I recommend testing through www.23andme.com, then using www.geneticgenie.org to interpret the raw data and get the two results panels. ■
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or some, pedicures and warm weather go hand in hand. But before you hit your neighborhood nail salon this summer there are some safety warnings you need to take into consideration. “Everyone wants their toes and feet to look good during the summer months, but at what cost?” Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center podiatrist Dr. Anna E. Moore said. “We see an increase in fungal and viral infections like warts and athlete’s foot during pedicure season. Oftentimes, these may be caused from a lack of proper sanitation at pedicure salons in between clients.” Whether you treat yourself to a pedicure at home or in a nail salon you need to play it safe. Colorado law mandates pedicure salon operators clean and disinfect the footbath before providing a pedicure service to each client. But according to Moore, cleaning and disinfecting are two different things. Cleaning is washing with liquid soap and water, detergent or antiseptics to remove all visible debris from the footbath. Disinfecting is the use of chemicals that destroy pathogens on instruments and other nonliving surfaces, which renders an item safe for handling, or use, such as EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal or veridical disinfectants. “A footbath should always be disinfected after it is cleaned,” Moore said. The jets in the footbaths are also a cause for concern. “The jets can harbor bacteria and fungus,” said Dr. Charles Daniel, owner of Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center. “Make sure the bath you submerge your feet in has had a cycle of disinfectant run through it for at least 10 minutes.” Any non-metal instruments should only be used for one person and disposed of properly. “Look around and make sure the metal instruments used on your feet
are soaking in a commonly appearing blue liquid disinfectant,” Daniel said. “I’d be more wary of salons that use the UV lights to disinfect instruments between clients. Although those do work, it’s recommended that instruments are exposed under the UV light for several hours.” Below are a few more pedicure dos and don’ts to make sure your toes and feet remain healthy this sandal season.
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Losing a parent: End-of-life discussions can ease grief By Melanie Wiseman
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he loss of a parent is part of the natural life cycle, but it doesn’t lessen the confusion or grief. Society tends to react to death differently when it happens to a child or even unexpectedly to a full-grown adult. With an aging parent, it’s more expected. However, as sociologist Debra Umberson said, “Losing a parent is like losing a part of oneself.” Until our parents die, we are still someone’s children, so their deaths mark a new passage in our life. Our role in the family changes. Our parents are typically the only ones who have known us since birth. We have to deal with not only the loss of their physical presence, but also their support, knowledge, counsel and the fact that there will be no new memories. Everyone prepares and grieves differently, but having some kind
of end-of-life discussion with your parents ahead of time can sometimes ease the pain and grief of losing them.
Different strokes After losing both parents in three years, Lisa Fenton-Free, 62, found comfort in knowing that she and her parents had discussed end-of-life wishes before they passed. “We spoke of end-of-life choices many times,” she said. “It’s critical to have the conversation with all family members, and a feeling of great relief and love to have this completed. I don’t have to look back and live with any doubts or regrets.” However, Tommie Walsh doesn’t regret her family’s decision not to have advance directives, even after her father’s death eight years ago. “We have talked about end-of-life wishes in passing conversation,” said Walsh, 62. “We deal with things as they come up and take one day at a
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about their mortality,” she said. Five Wishes is a living will that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs, as well as your medical wishes. It lets you choose the person you want to make health care decisions for you if you are not able to make them yourself. Five Wishes lets you say exactly how you wish to be treated if you become seriously ill. Cook planted the seed with her parents and they all took time to think about the idea before they sat down and talked through it. “The conversation wasn’t difficult at all,” she said. “I went into this experience with a lot of nervous trepidation. It ended up being a total gift from them, to hear their wishes and to be able to honor and respect them in their end-of-life decisions. It was joyful to hear what they wanted with a whole new level of understanding.” It was an eye-opener for Cook, as she learned that some of her assumptions about their end-of-life needs didn’t match her parents’ wishes. She said that going through the Five Wishes with her parents has helped prepare her for losing them, but ultimately, “I know where they’re going and I will see them again.”
Working through grief Though having an end-of-life discussion helps, “Emotional preparation is impossible,” Fenton-Free said.
Vickie Cook’s parents “I was extremely exhausted for a few weeks after Mom’s death. Sometimes now, nine months later, I still have days when I feel fragile and long to pick up the phone and talk with her.” Losing a parent often gives people a sense of their own mortality. They might reassess who they are and develop new purpose and priorities in their lives. Fenton-Free considers losing a parent to be a “new adulthood.” “My mother’s death brings light to me,” she said. “I wonder how do I want to live every single day and how do I want to live my faith?” Fenton-Free finds comfort from grief by looking at photos. For Walsh, pictures of her dad are often in her mind. “Memories are sparked just by doing the little things that he would have enjoyed,” Walsh said. “I have all happiness for Daddy, no sadness.” ■
Tips for working through grief When you are grieving the loss of your parent, try to remember these things:
• Be patient with yourself. It will take time to feel like your old self again. Listen to what your mind and heart are telling you. Grieving is a process. • Find comfort in your faith. It can help you in the grieving process by seeing the bigger picture. • Consider getting help through a local grief group, or from a counselor. Some counselors specialize in helping people deal with loss. • Accept that your parent would want you to keep living. If one parent is still living, they will need your strength and support. • In preparation, many find it beneficial to have conversations about their end-of-life wishes.
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A couple from Minneapolis decided to go to Florida for a long weekend to thaw out during one particularly icy winter. Because both of them had jobs, they had difficulty coordinating their travel schedules. It was decided that the husband would fly to Florida on a Thursday and his wife would fly the next day. Upon arriving as planned, the husband checked into the hotel and opened his laptop to send his wife an email. However, he accidentally left off one letter in her address and sent the email without realizing his error. Meanwhile, in Houston, a widow had just returned from her husband’s funeral. He was a minister of many years who had been “called home to glory” following a heart attack. The widow checked her email, expecting messages from relatives and friends. Upon reading the first message she fainted and fell to the floor. The widow’s son rushed into the room, found his mother on the floor and saw the computer screen, which read: To: My Loving Wife From: Your Departed Husband Subject: I’ve Arrived! I’ve just arrived and have been checked in. I see that everything has been prepared for your arrival tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you. Hope your journey is as uneventful as mine was. P.S. Sure is hot down here!
True love Submitted by Mike Kearns
A man took his wife to his 25th high school reunion. As the night went on, the wife noticed a lady at another table who obviously had been drinking way too much. She asked her husband, “Do you know that lady?”
He said, “Yes, I do. She was my high school girlfriend. We broke up when I went away to college. I heard that she started drinking heavily after that and it looks like she still is.” His wife looked at him and said, “Gee, I didn’t know anyone could celebrate that long.”
The bathtub test Submitted by Robert Cameron
During a visit to the mental asylum, I asked the director, “How do you determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalized?” “Well,” the director said, “First we fill up a bathtub. Then we offer the patient a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket and ask him or her to empty the bathtub.” “Oh, I understand,” I said. “A normal person would use the bucket because it’s bigger than the spoon or the teacup.” “No,” the director said, “A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?”
Getting old Submitted by James Birdsill
I was sitting in the waiting room for my first appointment with a new dentist. I noticed his DDS diploma, which bore his full name. Suddenly, I remembered that a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with the same name had been in my high school class some 30-odd years ago. Could this dentist be the same guy I had a secret crush on way back then? Upon seeing him, however, I quickly discarded any such thought. This balding, gray-haired man with a deeply lined face was way too old to have been my classmate. After he examined my teeth, I asked him if he had attended my high school.
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“Yes, I did,” he said, beaming with pride.
must be either the bravest or the dumbest sailor in the Navy.”
“When did you graduate?” I asked.
“How’s that?” asks the sailor.
“1975,” he answered. “Why do you ask?”
The Marine says, “Well, you’re out here all by yourself without a marine to guard you.”
“You were in my class!” I exclaimed. He looked at me closely. Then, that ugly, old, bald, wrinkled, fat, gray-haired, decrepit son-of-a-b asked, “What did you teach?”
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A truck driver was driving on the freeway and noticed a sign that read, “Low Bridge Ahead.” Before he knew it, the bridge was right in front of him and his truck got wedged under it, backing up cars for miles. Finally a police car came up. The cop got out of his car and walked to the truck driver, put his hands on his hips and said, “Got stuck, huh?” The truck driver said, “No, I was delivering this bridge and I ran out of gas.”
First pick Submitted by Bob Breazeale
After supper one night, a Navy sailor walks from the stern of the ship to the fantail to have a smoke. A Marine walks up and says, “You
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Downs: Every May the u Churchill Louisville Marching Band plays the derby’s signature song and thousands of spectators join in singing, “My Old Kentucky Home,” before the beginning of the Run for the Roses. Daily tours of Churchill Downs are available and the adjacent Kentucky Derby Museum celebrates all aspects of racing. Try their signature drink—a mint julep.
Muhammad Ali Center: The v The tour of the center starts on the third floor with a five-screen multimedia presentation called, “If You Can Dream,” providing an overview of Ali’s life and explaining his six core principles: confidence, conviction, dedication, respect, giving and spirituality. It preserves the legacy of Muhammed Ali and inspires people to release the greatness within. Slugger Museum & Facw Louisville tory: The museum details the history of the famous Slugger bat with a mix of exhibits. You’ll see the Louisville Slugger used by Joe DiMaggio to set his 56-game hitting streak on display. “The Heart of the Game” is a film that gives insight to the game from the player’s perspective. After a tour of the factory you can buy your own personalized Slugger. Williams Bourbon Experience: x Evan Visit the Evan Williams Bourbon Museum situated on the site of their first commercial distiller. Videos, dioramas and displays explain the his-
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o longer must you choose between your lawn and saving water. Experts say there are ways to save both water and money that won’t hurt your turf. “We often see sprinklers watering sidewalks and drives, running during rain, or sending water down the drain from leaky heads,” said Josh Friell, senior agronomist of The Toro Company’s Center for Advanced Turf Technology. “The good news is there are simple, cost-effective actions homeowners can take to save up to 30 percent in outdoor water usage alone.”
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Inspect your system
Most timed sprinklers water in the early morning, without homeowner attention. At the beginning of the season, run each zone briefly during daylight hours to see how the system is operating. Look for broken lines or damaged sprinkler heads, and inspect spray patterns to ensure water isn’t wasted.
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When to water Experts suggest watering deeply and infrequently. This helps wet the entire root zone and encourages deeper root growth, which helps the lawn better tolerate mild to moderate drought. It’s best to water in the early morning around 4 a.m. or 5 a.m., as this gives lawns time to absorb the moisture and prevents evaporation due to daytime heat.
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How much to water During summer, your grass should receive between 1 to 1 1/2 inches of water weekly, including natural precipitation. Water requirements vary by turf variety, local weather conditions, and site conditions, such as shade. Your local university extension office
can be a good source of information to assist in understanding local conditions. The total water applied can be determined by placing a rain gauge or empty tuna cans around your yard prior to an irrigation cycle. Another option is to install a wireless soil moisture sensor, like the Toro Precision Soil Sensor, which fits almost any controller and installs in minutes. This helps eliminate guesswork by continuously monitoring soil moisture levels to prevent the system from overwatering.
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Limit your water intake According to Friell, a general rule to keep in mind is that turfgrass does better when managed on the dry side rather than wet. When soil is constantly wet, grass roots are deprived of oxygen and may become more susceptible to disease.
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When in drought, avoid mowing Avoid lawn mowing during heat and drought. Lawns under such stress have limited ability to recover from mowing and can be damaged even more. Instead, mow after a rainfall or irrigation day. Maintaining higher mowing heights will help turf tolerate the heat and drought of summer. Doing so also requires less frequent mowing, which means more time to enjoy your lawn. With the right watering techniques, you can save water, money and time while maintaining a healthy lawn.
Story printed with permission from State Point Media. ■
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How can I care for my garden in a way that’s safe for the environment? Garden Smarts, By Kathy Kimbrough Q. I would like to care for my
tomatoes. The seed catalog or plant tag will let you know.
landscape and vegetable garden in the most responsible and environmentally safe way possible, but some of the weeds and insects are so darn stubborn that I feel I must use chemicals. Is there another way?
• Place plants in garden locations that are appropriate for them. Too hot, too dry, too wet, or too windy conditions invite problems. For example, junipers planted in a hot, dry space, like a south-facing wall, are likely to attract spider mites.
I think most people feel the way you do. We only want to use chemicals as a last resort but sometimes there seems to be no other solution. There is a strategy call Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which can save you money, protect the environment and encourage beneficial insects to work for you. These tips can be found in the CSU Extension Publication 2.945, available from your local CSU Extension office.
• Be a good observer in your garden and identify pest problems before they escalate. Then spot treat the problem. • Use the least toxic measures possible.
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Sometimes the solution is mechanical—pick off that tomato hornworm or knock off those aphids or spider mites with strong water pressure from the garden hose. Use row covers over young plants that attract flea beetles, aphids or leafminers. You can buy sticky traps: white ones for flea beetles and yellow ones for fungus gnats or whiteflies. Insecticidal soap works on aphids and other soft-bodied insects. Horticultural oils can control scale insects, aphids and mites on trees and shrubs. Bt kills caterpillars only. These types of substances, specific for certain pests and used only where the pests are present, allow beneficial insects, like lady beetles and lacewings, to live to do their job. If using other chemicals becomes necessary, choose the least toxic and least persistent in the environment. Read the label before buying any insect/disease control product, and follow the label directions exactly. ■
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tomatoes or cabbageworms on broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower, dust or spray with Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) When temperatures reach
90 and above, tomatoes and peppers won’t set fruit. Place a shade cloth around the plants to help. Keep the soil moisture even
around tomato plants to prevent the fruit from cracking. Plant beets, bush beans, kale,
lettuce, spinach and chard for a fall harvest. Deadhead iris, peonies
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Rim Rock Dri brawn, cont By Melanie Wiseman
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Clyde VanLoan was 23 when he died.
Robert “Buster” Moorland died at 19.
o one can deny that Rim Rock Drive is one of the grandest scenic drives in the American West, whose identity is inseparable from the Colorado National Monument. Its connecting points between Fruita and Grand Junction are only eight miles apart, yet this spectacular marvel snakes its way 23 miles through rugged terrain of red rock canyons and monoliths carved by extraordinary forces of erosion and time, 2,000 feet above the Colorado River. True appreciation of Rim Rock Drive and its designation on the National Register of Historic Places requires a glimpse into its history and the men who made it possible.
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Men at work on Rim Rock Drive.
John Otto explored this area in 1906 and fell so deeply in love with the canyons, he devoted himself to its protection as a national park. After years of effort by Otto and the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, the Colorado National Monument was established by a proclamation of President Taft on May 24, 1911. Otto wanted to share this natural beauty and was the first to suggest a scenic route through the park, but ambition to build Rim Rock Drive wasn’t revived until after World War I. On April 26, 1920 The Daily Sentinel reported, “A number of public-spirited people are going to organize the Monument Park, Health and Pleasure Drive appropriation to build the Grand Rimrock Boulevard, the world’s greatest driveway.”
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A car traverses Serpents Trail on the Colorado National Monument.
All areas of the Grand Valley were affected by the monument’s national status, but probably none as much as the Glade Park Community. Early Glade Park ranchers enjoyed squatters’ rights in the monument area,
and were seeking better access to their ranches. Conflict was inevitable, as Rim Rock Drive would serve more than one purpose. Park officials became increasingly inflexible with regulations as local residents exercised what they felt were their rights to use the monument. A series of meetings between county commissioners and local residents led to the beginning of construction known as the Serpents Trail. Including 52 switchbacks, it was the first successful attempt to make CNM accessible to visitors and the catalyst for continued road building through the park, as well as a shorter connection to Glade Park. Completed in 1925, it was entirely funded by private and county dollars. Local residents felt ownership with the lack of national park involvement. By late 1930, the National Park Service increased its involvement, while local interest remained strong. The routing of the road was determined in November 1931 by NPS engineer Thomas Secrest, with influence by the Chamber of Commerce to give people the most impressive views. Although this route was more expensive, requiring three tunnels and cutting into cliffs, the park service eventually agreed. Jay VanLoan, 67, still lives on the Glade Park ranch where he was born and raised. “I don’t think there is anywhere else in the United States where a community shares a road with a national monument for it’s primary access,” VanLoan VanLoan said controversy increased in the early 1970s. “The park service decided it was their discretion as to which Glade Park vehicles could travel Rim Rock Drive, especially larger vehicles,” he said. “I was a witness in the 1984
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ive: a history of beauty, troversy and tragedy public right of way case. Conflict between Glade Park residents and the NPS is ongoing and will continue. I don’t know if there is a solution.”
Tragedy The Depression of the 1930s had a devastating effect on personal lives, but a surprisingly less dismal effect on the park service. Tourist levels remained steady and congressional park service appropriations were high. Road construction was the one aspect of park development that received the most attention. Local men worked day and night from the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Park Service, using their brawn, hand tools and dynamite to continue construction of Rim Rock Drive. Machinery was limited to air compressors and jack hammers. Desperate and grateful for work, 39 men from Fruita, Glade Park and Coates Creek were hired December 12, 1933 through the Civilian Works Program. The very next day, tragedy struck. Eight miles from the Glade Park Store, a half tunnel was under construction, 400 foot in length extending over the roadway. Without warning, at 2:30 p.m. a cave-in occurred crushing men and throwing three off the 300-foot cliff. The open face tunnel no longer existed and nine local men lost their lives, which left a community in mourning. On December 13, 1933, The Daily Sentinel reported, “No monument need be erected for those nine men who yesterday gave their lives while working on the Monument Canyon Rimrock Road. Nature’s own monuments, rock spires and formations, hundreds of feet high and greater than any human hand can build, will pay tribute to those men.” Fruita resident Deb Moorland, 65,
grew up on the ranch her family homesteaded on Glade Park. At age 19, her uncle, Robert “Buster” Moorland, was one of the nine men killed. “Glade Park people paid with their lives to get the road built, so they have a real sense of ownership with the NPS,” Moorland said. “It was heartbreaking because of the Depression. People were desperate for work and glad to find any employment.” VanLoan also lost an uncle, Clyde VanLoan, 23, in the accident. He remembers his dad saying people blamed the engineer. “There has never been a memorial on the monument for these men until about 15 years ago,” Moorland said. The memorial is located on the opposite side of the road from where the accident occurred.
Men cut into the cliffs to build three tunnels over Rim Rock Drive.
Preserving history Work on Rim Rock Drive was suspended by World War II from 1942 to 1948, and was finally completed in 1950. Now, over 65 years later, time has taken its toll. The 200-2,000 pound blocks of rock set as guard wall to protect visitors on Rim Rock Drive have been exposed to harsh climate and conditions. Due to the road’s historic nature, NPS staff from the Historic Preservation Training Center in Maryland recently spent six weeks with CNM employees hired to work on the current Rim Rock Drive Historic Wall Project. “The guard walls are starting to roll toward the canyon,” CNM Chief of Maintenance Dan Hallett said. “We are acting proactively or we could lose materials.” New rocks are being cut to replace those too damaged to reuse. Rocks and mortar are then replaced in the guard walls using the best past and present techniques. ■ Photos courtesy of the National Park Service & the Colorado National Monument.
A view of one of the tunnels on the Colorado National Monument today.
Rim Rock Drive is 23 miles long.
Working on the restoration.
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Woodworkers build a Reasonably Priced, Creatively Disguised as Expensive community of craftsmanship By Carol McDermott & Pat Martin
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ow much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? The answer to this riddle depends on the chuck and, of course, the wood. Local woodturners use a chuck to hold wood so they can turn it on a lathe, a tool that spins the object held by the chuck at high speeds. Live centers positioned on each end are used in place of the chuck for some projects; one spins the wood, while the other holds it still. Different cutting tools peel away layers of wood, smoothing it, and reshaping it into objects such as a bowl, vase, spoon or even a cane. Such a cane is the heart of the community of woodworkers. In 2006, Martin Lutz organized people interested in working with wood into the Woodworkers Guild of Western Colorado. Members represented diverse interests and skills, from furniture making to toys, woodcarving to turning, and all reflecting some aspect of art. For the first couple of years, the guild participated in the Toys for Tots program, making doll cradles, tops and push toys. In 2012, they became involved with the Eagle Head Canes Project, making canes for veterans. The tradition of eagle head canes dates back to the American Civil War. When soldiers from both sides returned home, many had serious leg injuries or amputations. Communities stepped up to help, and neighbors hand-carved canes crowned with eagle heads to represent strength and freedom. Eventually veteran services were created, and the eagle head cane tradition faded. Then, in 2004, Jack Nitz saw a segment on the national news about post-9/11 veterans. He wanted to give presentation canes
to show respect to wounded veterans. In May that year, the Eastern Oklahoma Woodcarvers Association approved the making of eagle head canes as a club project. The idea caught on with the local groups as well. The Woodworkers Guild, along with the Grand Valley Woodturners and Grand Valley Woodcarvers of Grand Junction, embraced the project and created a community of woodworkers with a shared passion.
The art of working with wood Club members are teachers as well as students. There are no guarded secrets as they work to master their craft and teach others their techniques. The creative diversity among members is evident in the many projects seen at club meetings and community events, as members fashion their own pieces based on their interests and hobbies—from wooden gargoyles, to birds and wildlife, to dishware and bottle stoppers with funny sayings and characters. When it comes to creating the eagle head canes, woodturners create the shaft of each cane while woodcarvers carefully sculpt, stain and paint the eagle heads. A wooden transition ring connects the two pieces, and the shaft is woodburned with a veteran’s name, rank and unit, creating a one-of-a-kind token of respect. They even use Purpleheart wood for the canes given to Purple Heart recipients.
Keeping up with demand Since the Eagle Cane Project began in the Grand Valley in 2008, over 285 eagle canes have been presented to veterans. In 2012, Buck Taylor of the Grand Valley Woodturners asked the Woodworkers Guild to help with
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Merritt Dismant, U.S. Army Vet, receives an eagle cane. Woodworkers Al Warnok, Clarence Fivecoate and David Lee at work.
the turning of canes, since so many requests came from Montrose veterans. The Grand Valley group continued to do the paperwork, engraving and carving the heads. That same year, Welcome Home Montrose, a homegrown program to assist veterans, opened their Warrior Resource Center in Montrose. Executive Director Emily Smith maintains the database of requests. “We’ve processed over 360 applications,” Smith said. “The guild, turners and carvers came together to make these works of art in honor of all veterans in Montrose and the surrounding areas. Their dedication and willingness to volunteer so much of themselves makes our entire community proud.” The Black Canyon Woodcarvers, organized in 2000, and Montrose Area Woodturners (MAW), founded in 2013, came on board to help craft the canes as demand increased. In the Delta and Montrose areas, Black Canyon Woodcarvers Gary Gratton, Kate Kirkpatrick and “Big Tom” are the artists of the eagle heads. Gratton does the rough cut, and the three of them carve the details. “Basswood is best,” Gratton said, “but I also like to use alder wood because it sands down.” Gratton said he’s made several special canes, including a screaming eagle for a veteran who served with the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army, a division nicknamed
the “Screaming Eagles.” “My signature is the feathers,” Gratton said, “and Tom’s is the pair of warrior feathers.”
Honoring vets and their service One thing all the artists have in common is their respect for veterans and their service. The woodworkers love hearing their stories. “I remember one Vietnam vet who told us this was the first time he’d ever been thanked,” MAW and Guild member Bob Hampton said. Grand Valley resident and cane recipient Wayne Telford was a Navy Lieutenant assigned to a Navy LST 980 Riverboat in Vietnam. “I’m honored and humbled by this presentation,” he said. “This cane will always have a place of honor in my home.” MAW and guild member Bill
Marvel not only turns canes he received one, too. “My wife, Gail, and I are both Navy veterans, but we served at different times,” he said. “It was special to receive our eagle head canes at the same presentation. For me, there were feelings of validation and recognition for my Vietnam service.” In addition to the cane project, MAW is involved in education of its members and of high school students. “We strive to reach those who may have had a taste of woodturning in high school shop,” MAW President Dave Kaufmann said. “Our goal is to reach and teach the art of woodturning to all ages. Watching a block of wood, or log, become a beautiful piece of art is awe inspiring.” ■
Grand Valley Woodcarvers meets monthly at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays and at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays at Redlands United Methodist Church. Call 245-8817 or 257-1549. Grand Valley Woodturners meets monthly at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday at Redlands United Methodist Church. Call 245-8817 or 856-3632. The Montrose Area Woodturners meets monthly at 9:30 a.m. the second Thursday, June through August, and at 1:30 p.m. September through May. Beginners and experienced woodworkers alike learn about tools, sharpening and finishes. For location and details, call Kaufmann at 238-0661. Don’t forget to stop by and see live demonstrations at their booth at the Montrose County Fair on July 22-31. Black Canyon Woodcarvers meets Thursdays from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at the Montrose Senior Center Activity Room. Cost is $1 per week (voluntary). Bring your own supplies. Call Janet at 323-5860 for more information.
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Hilltop grows with the community “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one that is the most responsive to change.” –Charles Darwin By Diana Barnett
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illtop has seen exponential growth since the organization’s start over 65 years ago. Their secret? Adapting to change and embracing it. Because of this response to change, Hilltop has provided needed care for residents of the area, evolving as necessary, based on medical advances and changes in society and the community. When Mesa County Society for Crippled Children and Adults Hilltop House opened its doors in 1950, its mission was to serve those suffering from polio by providing rehabilitative outpatient care. But when Jonas Salk invented the polio vaccine in the mid-50s, the focus for the organization had to change.
Continuing the focus on rehabilitation, in 1970 services were expanded to include occupational and speech therapy, with the construction of a hospital and pool, reaching out to residents between Salt Lake City and Denver. Hilltop’s second major transition occurred when rehabilitative services were duplicating those available at the growing St. Mary’s Hospital. In 1996, the facility was sold to the hospital, and became St. Mary’s Life Center. Hilltop’s merge with The Resource Center the next year allowed them to provide a variety of community-based social services that now serves all ages from prenatal to the elderly, in Mesa, Montrose, Delta and Ouray
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counties. What has allowed Hilltop to weather these societal and economic changes, emerge stronger and offer increased ser“We look for needs in the community that vices to individuals and famiaren’t being met by other organizations, lies of Western Colorado? “The organization’s core decide they need to be addressed, values have always been the and find ways to make that happen.” guide,” Hilltop Marketing Director Mike Green said. “We look for needs in the In addition, specialized programs community that aren’t being met for adults include Latimer House, by other organizations, decide they where victims of domestic violence need to be addressed, and find ways are assisted, and the Life Adjustto make that happen.” ment Program on the Bacon Cam“Putting people first, building repus that addresses needs of individlationships, striving for excellence, uals with traumatic brain injury. challenging the status quo, and Hilltop offers a wide spectrum of taking responsibility for our actions” care and living options for seniors, are the tenets under which Hilltop including independent living opporoperates. tunities with The Cottages, and asThis depth and breadth of services sisted living and memory care with is what makes nonprofit Hilltop a The Commons and The Fountains. unique organization, not only on the Home health care is also provided Western Slope, but nationally. to allow individuals to remain safe “Because all of these services and independent at home. The operate under one umbrella, it Senior Daybreak program in Grand becomes more cost effective to Junction and Day Haven program in offer the range of what is availMontrose offers services for individable,” Green said. “Our partneruals with memory issues, providing ships in the community allow us to a safe day away from home, and strengthen and increase services.” an often needed break for family Hilltop’s programs serving chilcaregivers. dren include B4 Babies, Family Services are supplemented by First and Uncompahgre Prenatal Hilltop’s volunteer program. The Program, providing assistance with program offer individuals a unique health care insurance, access to way to give back to the community health care for uninsured pregnant by participating in one of the 24 mothers, and in-home parenting different programs offered. support. Residential programs, To learn more about Hilltop’s transitional living programs, an services, visit www.htop.org. To alternative education setting, and contact services in Mesa County, mentoring and counseling services, call 242-4200. For services available are all examples of services offered in Delta, Montrose and Ouray counties, call 252-7445. ■ for youth.
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Daughters of the American Revolution: Looking to the future, honoring the past “Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” –Edmund Burke By Cecily Whiteside
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nowing history is a lost art in our current culture. Technology and the need for instant communication have left the study of those who came before us relegated to dusty shelves. The women of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are bucking this trend. As one of over 3,000 active chapters nationwide, Mount Garfield DAR encourages education and involvement in the community by commemorating past events, and celebrating current ones. “We have a presence at every naturalization ceremony at the courthouse in Grand Junction,” said Lori Parrott, a DAR member since 2003. “We were all immigrants once, and this is a great way to stand with new US citizens. It’s very important to us in this chapter [of DAR]. Not all chapters have this opportunity, but since we have a federal courthouse here in Grand Junction, we get to go and give a short speech, and give a face-to-face welcome.” DAR is also active in the veterans’ community. “We work with the VA Medical Center to help veterans, especially female veterans just starting families, to provide them with supplies for their baby, and also visiting patients in the Living Center on birthdays and holidays,” Parrott said. The DAR has also partnered with the City to develop Las Colonias Park as part of their focus on conservation. “We are planting trees there and putting in benches,” Parrott said.
Despite the DAR’s community involvement, it is passing on the love of history that seems to strike the strongest chord with Parrott. “We are passionate about the youth,” she said. “We want to encourage them to know history, and then use their imaginations in putting themselves there.” To do this, DAR sponsors several writing competitions. The Good Citizen Scholarship is offered to a high school senior, who must write an essay without the use of books or the Internet, placing themselves at a moment in history. DAR is an organization that takes its responsibility as citizens very seriously. By encouraging a love for the US in new citizens, providing support for veterans defending our country, educating and enlightening those in future generations, and conserving our natural resources, DAR is a great contribution to our nation, for which their ancestors fought and perhaps died. Made up of women who can trace their lineage to someone, male or female, who was a patriot of the American Revolution, this group knows where they come from, but their focus is on the future. To join DAR, you must be female and able to prove your lineage to a patriot in the American Revolution, which may not be as hard as you might think. DAR members can help. If you think you may be descended from a Revolutionary War patriot and would like to find out, call 2430476 or visit mountgarfield.colorado dar.org for more information. ■
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Making phased retirement work for you By Nathaniel Sillin
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hased retirement, a catchall term that describes a variety of part-time and reduced-hour work arrangements before leaving an employer for good, is gaining steam. But before you sign on, it’s important to understand how “phasing out” may affect your long-term finances. Washington is leading the way. The federal government authorized the move for its own employees several years ago and began accepting applications in late 2014 from workers aged 55 and up with a desire to switch to half-time employment in exchange for receiving half their salary and annuity. For employees with a long-term view, phased retirement can offer significant benefits, but it requires due diligence and planning. Among the advantages, phased retirement means that there doesn’t need to be a hard stop on a successful career. In fact, a 2014 study by Merrill Lynch in partnership with Age Wave, the nation’s recognized thought leader and expert on population aging, said that 72 percent of pre-retirees over the age of 50 report that their ideal retirement will include working “often in new, more flexible and fulfilling ways.” The study also noted that 47 percent of current retirees were already working or planning to work during their retirement years. If your company is talking about phased retirement or may do so in the future, here are some key questions to consider: What exactly do you want to phase into? For some workers, retirement will mean a classic vision of travel and leisure leading into old age. But for others, the picture may be different. Some retirees will want to work and some retirees will have
to work. Such decisions will summon a host of personal finance and tax issues based on your personal situation. What options will my employer offer over time? While the federal government is in the lead, most private employers are moving at a slower pace. This gives you time to plan. For example, in a 2013 benefits study, the Society for Human Resource Management noted that only 6 percent of employers had a formal phased retirement program that provided a reduced schedule and/or responsibilities prior to full retirement. Watch how your employer’s plan evolves and ask questions. Phased or not, do you have a retirement plan in place? The decision to make a full or transitional exit from one’s employer should come after years of saving and investing both at home and at work. If it’s a new career, volunteer work or full retirement, develop a plan first. Have you talked to your senior colleagues? There’s nothing like direct advice from individuals closer to retirement to help you with pros and cons. Start your own retirement planning in earnest with qualified retirement and tax experts. How will phased retirement affect your overall benefits? If you’re working at a lower salary level at the end of your career, ask how that might affect your future retirement benefits. Make a list of all the benefits and perks you now receive as a current full-time employee and investigate how every single one could be affected by phased retirement. If you leave the company permanently before qualifying for Medicare, know how you’ll pay for health insurance. This is a particularly important issue to discuss with a qualified financial or tax advisor.■
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omputers have been common in American households for over 20 years. Of course, a few readers may have had a Commodore 64, TRS-80 or TI-99/4A, but for the rest of us, computers really didn’t hit the mainstream until Windows 95 hit shelves. The release of Windows 95 was so big that stores had doorbuster parties at midnight and “Start Me Up” by the Rolling Stones played at events as the official anthem. It was Microsoft’s first and last experience with the type of hype we associate with an iPhone release over the past decade. While computers have evolved in nearly every way, it’s strange how many people are still following advice that goes back to the days of the 486 and Pentium machines running Windows 95.
Here are a few maintenance practices that have been obsolete for 10 years or more. Defragging your hard drive In the early days of Windows, hard drives were 250 MB and new uses, such as email, photos and sound, would fill a hard drive quickly. As information was added and deleted from the drive, Windows would use the scattered free space to perform various tasks. If the blank space was scattered all over the drive, the speed of the computer would be severely diminished. In order to keep the computer running at peak performance, it was necessary to defragment the hard drive to group similar types of information together so the computer wouldn’t have to work so hard. Today, your computer performs all of
the defragmenting it needs whenever you restart the machine. It’s also something it does after automatic updates. Turning off your computer Computers used to be some of the biggest power hogs in the house. Each new generation of electronics has significantly cut the amount of power the machine uses. Today’s computers with LED screens and sleep modes use far less power than a 60-watt porch light or fish tank and a miniscule amount of electricity compared to a refrigerator. Today’s computers are designed to sleep. It may cost you and additional $10 per year in electricity, but your computer will run better and stay more up to date if you leave it on. Installing costly security software This item only pertains to home computers, not business machines. Home computers are rarely a target for the kind of trouble that security suites are designed to prevent. It is still important to enable the build-in security features of Windows 7, 8 or 10, but preventive software is generally a waste of money. Most of today’s malicious software gets on the machine by tricking you into giving it permission to install. It is essentially illegal for antivirus programs to block programs that you give permission to install. There are programs you can run to remove various malware programs after they have been installed, but blocking rarely works. Additionally, most large security programs slow the machine down, which can be a far bigger hit on productivity than what most malware programs will cause. ■
Adam Cochran is a technology instructor at Colorado Mesa University. You can email your technology questions to Adam at adamc@talkingdigital.org.
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Dr. Baruch from Israel is back in Grand Junction for an
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Getting Close to the King R. Baruch is the senior lecturer at the Zera Avraham Institute based in Israel. Baruch holds a PhD in Jewish Studies. His dissertation was in the translation techniques of the Septuagint.
An exposition of Luke chapters 1 & 2
Friday, July 15, 2016 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday, July 16, 2016 9:00 am- 4:00 pm with a lunch break 12:00-2:00
Grace Point Church • 606 28 ¾ Road • Grand Junction • (970) 241-7026 Teaching: 7 insightful sessions revealing a unique aspect surrounding those that were close to the events of Yeshua’s (Jesus’s) birth, circumcision, and redemption right. The attendee will receive Biblical a perspective for understanding these events and the message that Scripture wanted to convey to the reader.
Sunday, July 17, 2016 • 9:00 am and 10 am Church on the Rock • 2170 Broadway • Grand Junction • (970) 242-7625 Sunday School: Acts 2-3, selected verses: “Understanding Peter’s Message” Sunday Main Service: Luke 7:1-10, “The Faithful Centurion”
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What is the meaning of life? Big question. Simple answer. By Barbara Ward
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or ages, humans have spent their lives wondering, “What is the meaning of life? Why am I here?” To me, the answer is not as complex as you’d think. It’s the mind games that make life complicated. It’s the constant searching for something bigger and better that complicates life. It’s the premise of wanting more that confuses us. Humans are often too quick to take the path of least resistance or settle for less, leaving us feeling unfulfilled. We tend to think there must be something more to life than what we are experiencing. In the early days of life, we are pleasure seekers, wanting what we want and desiring it now. As we grow into early adulthood we strive for success without determining what success is. We just keep reaching for more out of life. We become so busy looking for meaning that we don’t realize what’s happening in the present. Then come the golden years. All those things that once seemed so
important no longer are. The newer car, the bigger house, the luxuries we’ve acquired and the extravagant vacations we’ve taken seem to be less important. We begin to realize the true meaning of success, the meaning of life and our role in it. Suddenly it dawns on us that the meaning of life is really very simple. We were not put here on earth to serve ourselves. We were put here to serve others. Status and material possessions don’t matter— people do. Loving and being loved are what’s really important. Giving and not always receiving is what matters. Serving, rather than being served, gives life meaning. I was put on this earth because someone somewhere needs me in his or her life. Life is simply love in action. The way I see it, if someone’s life is better because I lived, then I found the meaning of life and achieved the ultimate success. When your life ends, if someone can say of you, “He/she loved God, loved people and served both,” then you found the meaning of life. ■
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The best historical education comes through being there By Jerry Ginther
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s July 4 rolls around, I can’t help but reminisce about all the museums, monuments and historical places I’ve visited—all settings symbolic of America’s independence and an important part of history. Visiting a famous battlefield such as Gettysburg and standing on the very ground where so many brave men had fought and died takes one back in time. It becomes more than just a place that one has read about in American history. Several years ago, when our children were in school, my family and I made the journey to Pennsylvania and legendary Gettysburg. We moved about the battlefield to the different locations of interest and discussed what had occurred at each. From each site we had the view of the terrain as the soldiers would have had during the bloody conflict. We read aloud the words of President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and they yielded stronger meaning than when we had read them from our history book. Being there made longer lasting impressions than photographs or written accounts could ever furnish. It was a day of learning and an unforgettable experience. To their teachers’ surprise, my kids had much to share and became the authorities in their classrooms on that Civil War battle because they had actually been to the battlefield. Springfield, Illinois, is another town rich in American history pertaining to Abraham Lincoln. It exhibits the home and the tomb of our illustrious 16th president. The tomb itself is located in Oak Ridge Cemetery and is visited by thousands of history buffs from around the globe each year. Having lived in the state for the first 40 years of my life, I personally have been there several times.
We had moved to Texas by the time our youngest son was born and had the privilege of home schooling him. During our study of America’s presidents we thought it would be a great idea and a pleasant educational field trip to visit Springfield’s historical sites once again. So we loaded the station wagon and headed back to the Prairie State for more on-site education. During my tour of duty in the U.S. Army, I was stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey for several months, having been sent there from Fort Hood, Texas. Realizing, that it may be the only time I would have the opportunity to be this close to a couple of historical sites, I decided to take advantage. One such place was the city of Philadelphia. This famous town was the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and many historical decisions. Carpenter’s Hall was open to the public and I was able see the Liberty Bell among many other artifacts from the era. Next, an army buddy and I boarded a flight to Washington, DC. There we toured the White House, the Smithsonian Institute, the Capitol, The Supreme Court building and many of the monuments. We even went to the top of the Washington Monument. Since we only had three-day passes it was a rushed tour, but one I’m glad we were able to take. However, memories of that trip are all I have. When we returned to Fort Hood shortly thereafter, my buddy was shipped off to Vietnam with all of the pictures we took and I never saw him again. If you have the opportunity and are interested in America’s history, there are not many better educational experiences than visiting her historical sites, especially with family, grandchildren or friends. Sharing those times together builds lasting memories as well. ■
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Cribbage Cards Computer Classes Gray Gourmet Lunch Card Bingo & Dominoes Singles Pinochle (1st & 3rd Monday)
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THURSDAY 9:00 am Cribbage & Dominoes 10:00 am Dance w/Music (1st Thursday) 10:30 am Membership Meeting 12:00 pm Pokeno (Starts at 1 p.m. on 1st Thursday) 7:30 pm Dance FRIDAY 9:00 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 12:45 pm 1:00 pm
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Activities offered by GJ Parks and Recreation To register for these programs, call the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department at 254-3866 or visit www.gjparksandrec.org.
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SPECIAL EVENT JULY 1 & 29 Movies in the Park Bring the family to an all-ages movie playing in Lincoln Park. Call 241-4453 for this month’s movies. Movie starts at dusk. Admission is free. JULY 4 Fourth of July Celebration Celebrate the Fourth of July at Lincoln Park. The pool is open from 11 a.m.7:30 p.m. Enjoy a picnic in the park and select your cuisine from several food trucks. Don’t miss the Grand Junction Rockies game at Stocker Stadium and the fireworks that follow. Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m. JULY 17 Murder Mystery Matinee July’s matinee is called “Revenge on the Gold Field.” Receive an invitation and instructions for your character, dress the part, act out the scenes and try to solve the mystery. Light refreshments served. Cost is $14. Register by July 6. Mystery takes place from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Senior Recreation Center.
HEALTH JULY 14 Pull Your Own Weight Learn how to use your own body weight as resistance on our newly installed fitness circuit at Canyon View playground. This free event takes place from 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
JULY 15 Facts and Tracks: Vitamin Basics Learn the basics of supplementing and the importance of making wise choices from CSU Extension Agent and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Ann Duncan from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. at the Las Colonias Shelter (near the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens). Then enjoy a 30-minute walk on the Riverfront Trail. Cost is $5. TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS Gentle Active Yoga This class is designed for an active beginner and above. Class is at 8 a.m.-9 a.m. at Lincoln Park Barn. Cost is $7 to drop in or purchase a 10-punch pass for $50. MONDAY-FRIDAY Aqua Aerobics These classes are for beginner or novice individuals. Class is 8:15 a.m.-9:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Orchard Mesa Pool. Drop in for $4.50 or buy a 12-punch pass for $46.50.
DANCE MONDAYS Beginning Line Dance Learn choreographed dance steps to a variety of music while improving your balance, coordination, memory and overall health. No partner or previous dance skills needed. Class is from 12:15 p.m.-1 p.m. Cost for the July 11-August 1 session is $12.
MONDAYS Intermediate Line Dance Improve your line dancing skills by learning new dances with a little more difficulty from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. at Lincoln Park Barn. Drop in for $5 or purchase a 10-punch pass for $32. THURSDAYS Senior Dances with Live Music Dance from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. at the Senior Recreation Center. Cost is $3.
ART PUBLIC ART EXHIBITS City Hall: Tom Calenberg, mixed media Caroline McDaniel, photographer El Espino, El Salvador The Rock at Tiara Rado Golf Course: Colorado National Monument Two Rivers Convention Center: Wildlife
VOLUNTEER TRAIL HOST PROGRAM Become an ambassador for the Riverfront Trail System and help the City of Grand Junction keep the trail friendly for users. Meetings are from noon to 1 p.m. on the first Wednesdays of the month, March through October. An application process must be completed prior to the meeting. Call 254-3876 for details.
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Mesa County Club Activities Art Quilt Association meets monthly at 9:30 a.m. on the third Saturdays in Grand Junction. Location is generally the Goodwill meeting room, but can vary. Updates posted on www. theartquiltassociation.com. Blue Lodge Masons meet monthly at 10 a.m. the first Saturdays at the Masonic Center. Call 245-5312. Bookcliff Duplicate Bridge Club plays at 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at 2923 North Ave. Call 243-7874. Cribbage Lite meets at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at IHOP. Call 270-2433. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Branch 244 meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesdays at the VFW Post #3981. All former, retired and active sea service, U.S. Navy, Marines or Coast Guard are welcome. Call 434-0868. Friendship Force meets monthly at 6:15 p.m. on the second Thursday at the Red Cross Training Center, near Fifth Street and Gunnison Avenue. Call 260-4653 or visit www.thefriendship force.org. Grand Junction Chess Club meets from 6:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Mondays in the Safeway Starbucks at 29 Road and Patterson. Players of all abilities welcome to play for free. We loan sets out at no charge. For details, visit www. jctchess.com. Grand Junction Gem and Mineral Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursdays and 6:30 p.m. the fourth Thursdays for a potluck meal and meeting. Meeting location at 2328 Monument Road. For details, email grandjunctionrockclub@gmail.com. Grand Junction Toastmasters meets at 7:10 a.m. Tuesdays at St. Mary’s Life Center. Call 242-4863. Grand Mesa Chorus of Sweet Adelines International rehearses at 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Redlands
second Saturdays at First Congregational Church. Call 640-2751.
United Methodist Church, 527 Village Way in Grand Junction. Rehearsals are always open to visitors. Call Shirley at 255-9419 or Bette at 523-3464 or visit www.grandmesachorus.org for details.
on the fourth Tuesdays at Western Colorado Community College, 2520 Blichmann Ave., Building B, Room 171. For details, visit www.thundermoun taincameraclub.org.
Grand Valley Woodcarvers meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays and at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays at Redlands United Methodist Church. Call 245-8817.
Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Masonic Center. Call 261-1670.
Grand Valley Woodturners meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesdays at Redlands United Methodist Church. Call 245-8817. Great Old Broads for Wilderness meets monthly from 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. on the last Mondays at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 536 Ouray Ave. Call 255-9900 for details. High Desert Diamonds hosts plus-level square dances from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of the month at the Masonic Center, 2400 Consistory Court. For details, call 2417457. Mesa County Genealogical Society meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday at The Commons of Hilltop and at noon on the fourth Wednesday at the Museum of Western Colorado. Help sessions are at 1 p.m. on the first Friday at a library branch. Call 6402388. Mesa Fiber Arts Guild meets monthly at 6 p.m. the first Thursdays at Color Creek Fiber Art, 1150 N. 25th St. Unit B in Grand Junction. Call 243-3598 or visit www.mesafiberartsguild.org.
Two River Sams/Good Sam RV Club meets at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. For details and location, call 523-5625. Vestafjell Lodge, Sons of Norway will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 10 at Arvid Kopang’s house. For details and directions, call 245- 5649 or 8586702, or visit www.vestafjelllodge.org.
Western Slope Coin Club meets monthly at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday at the VFW Post #1247. Get a free coin/currency evaluation at 5:30 p.m. Call 208-3389 or visit www. gjcoinshow.com. Western Slope Adventurers meet at 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on the second Mondays of the month for a potluck and speaker presentation at The Commons of Hilltop’s Garden Room. Bring a dish to share and your own beverages. Call 433-4312 for details. Western Slope Rovers RV Club meets monthly for breakfast on the first Thursdays. Call 858-3907 for time and details. ■
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“Young-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendship!” Calling all singles over 55! Come meet new friends and play games at Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) in the Hideaway Lounge at the Travelodge, 718 Horizon Drive. You’re sure to find people who are young at heart with like interests. Membership in RCS is only $20 per year. Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. - Early Start Breakfast at Denny’s on Horizon Drive. Visitors welcome. Call Debbie at 245-4995 for details. Sundays at 12:30 p.m. - Bowling Sunday and card games at Orchard Mesa Lanes, 295 27 Road. RSVP to Bob at 263-8462. Saturday, July 2 at noon - Enjoy special rates on billiards, games of pool and lunch at Bank 8 Billiards, 2460 Patterson Road. Call Mary at 255-7370. Saturday, July 9 at 7 p.m. – Watch the Grand Junction Rockies play the Ogden Raptors at Stocker Stadium. RSVP to Chuck at 242-5252. Thursday, July 14 at 11:30 a.m. – The Fun Lunch Bunch meets for lunch at Berna B’s, 2913 Patterson Road. RSVP to Penny at 712-2588.
Orchard Mesa Lions Club meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays at A Taste of Heaven Catering. For details, call 424-4980.
Wednesday, July 20 at 2 p.m. - Game Day at Mary’s. RSVP to Mary at 242-0630.
Talk of the Town Toastmasters meets at noon Thursdays downstairs at the Mesa County Public Library, Study Room B. Call 250-3969.
Saturday, July 23 at 4 p.m. - Enjoy a winery tour, starting at 753 Bliss Drive in Palisade. RSVP to Billye and Jim at 464-0578.
Thunder Mountain Camera Club meets monthly from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Thursday, July 21 at 5 p.m. - Restaurant Rove to Red Canyon Grille at Redlands Mesa Golf Club. RSVP to Jim at 464-0578.
Friday, July 29 at 6 p.m. - Fire Pit Friday at 405 W. First St. in Palisade. RSVP to Joan at 778-2057.
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Mesa County Calendar JULY 2-4 Heritage Days Cowboy Festival & Rodeo Plateau Valley’s Heritage Days has family friendly events all weekend long, including the rodeo at 7 p.m. and downtown street dance at 9 p.m. on July 3. On July 4, enjoy the Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m.-11 a.m., followed by the parade, gunfight and car show. Visit www.pvheritagedays.com for a full list of events. Call 250-5188 for more information.
JULY 4 Fruita Fireworks Fireworks will be lit at Snooks Bottom at dusk. Call 858-0360 for information. JULY 4 Fourth of July Celebration Celebrate July 4 at Lincoln Park. The pool is open from 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Enjoy a picnic in the park and select cuisine from several food trucks in the area. Don’t miss the Grand Junction Rockies game at Stocker Stadium and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Call 254-3866.
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JULY 4 Independence Day Parade The annual Independence Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Main Street in downtown Grand Junction. JULY 4 Plateau Valley History Book Signing Author Nicole Inman will be at the Collbran Auditorium at 9 a.m. to sell and sign copies of her book about the history of Plateau Valley. Books are hardbound with high-quality photos on almost every page. Books sell for $25. Call 487-3116 or email aniskelley@ gmail.com for more information. JULY 6 & 13 Medicare Seminars RSVP SHIP offers educational seminars presented by state-trained and certified volunteers. Seminars are free and take place from 10 a.m. to noon at RSVP in the US Bank Building, 422 White Ave. New Medicare beneficiaries can get answers to their Medicare questions at “Take the Confusion out of Medicare” on July 6. Learn about Original Medicare changes, financial assistance, billing issues, Medicare fraud and more at the “Medicare 201” seminar on July 13. Seating is limited. Call 243-9839 to reserve your spot. JULY 8-10 Colorado Lavender Festival The Lavender Association of Western Colorado brings back Colorado’s only lavender festival for its sixth year. Choose from a half-day culinary bus tour and a full-day farm tour on Friday, and shop vendors and view cooking demonstrations at the Festival in the Park, followed by a Feast in the Field on Saturday in Palisade Memorial Park. Wrap up the weekend with self-guided tours of lavender farms and related businesses on Sunday. Festival in the Park admission is free. For more information and to purchase tickets for other events, visit www.coloradolavender.org. JULY 11-15 Creative Writing Camp for high school students Get the kids and grandkids involved
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with creative writing. This five-day class from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at Western Colorado Community College will cover setting, character development, plot structure, creating scene from narrative, and revision. Students will create and revise a short story/novel chapter during the class, which is taught by award-winning writer Jan Weeks. Cost $100. Call 255-2800 for more information and visit wccc.coloradomesa.edu/ cec to reserve your spot.
JULY 12-16 Mesa County Fair This annual celebration of the county, its residents, community and history creates an environment that promotes the diversity of the area and features family oriented entertainment, educational opportunities and is a showcase of local products and services. Call 2557107 or visit www.mesacountyfair.com for a schedule of events. JULY 13, 20 & 25 Writing Workshops at WCCC Award-winning author Jan Weeks teaches student writing techniques and gives industry tips in these classes at Western Colorado Community College. On July 13, learn what makes editors reject a manuscript and how to avoid these mistakes in “Evil Editor Tells All” from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. On July 20, minimize your chances of rejection by learning how to write and format query letters and synopses, and how to format your manuscript in “How to Submit Your Manuscript” from 6 p.m.8:30 p.m. On July 25, learn how to write a query letter, understand guidelines, follow up, interview subjects, copyright and rights information, and payment in “How to Write for Magazines” at 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Please take notes and bring something to write with. Cost is $39 per class. Call 2552800 or visit wccc.coloradomesa.edu/ cec to reserve your spot. JULY 20-24 Writing the Rockies Conference One of the largest and most diverse writers’ conferences in the Rocky Mountain region takes place at West-
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ern State Colorado’s Gunnison campus this year, and includes a wide range of workshops, lectures, seminars, readings and film screenings. Participants can attend one-day and three-day workshops and seminars, manuscript reviews and pitch sessions. Enjoy a long weekend of reading, writing and conversation in one of America’s most beautiful valleys. Cost is $450 for all four days. Call 9432058 or email drothman@western.edu for details.
JULY 23 Beginning Batik and Beyond Explore batik techniques on fabric with instructor Mary Hertert. Batik is the use
of wax as a resist to color. The class will start with wax and dyes on silk for a quick immersion into the concept of layers. Later in the day, choose to work on cotton or silk to get a feel for creating a composition using wax and dyes. Attendees will have the opportunity to complete two projects along with several practice pieces. Please bring gloves and an apron or old clothes. Class is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Color Creek Fiber Art, 1150 N. 25th St., Unit B. Cost is $40 member and $80 for nonmembers. All materials provided. Visit www.gjartcenter.org or call 2437337 to register.
JULY 29-31 Wet-Carved Concrete Sculpture Join master concrete-carver Elder Jones in this three-day, hands-on sculpture workshop. Participants will learn the technique of wet carving to create their own concrete sculpture or planter about 14 inches high. All materials are provided. Those interested will be able to purchase a tool set designed by the artist. To view Elder’s work, visit www. sandpudding.com. Workshop is from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday at The Art Center, 1803 N. Seventh St. Cost is $250 member and $290 for nonmembers. Visit www.gjartcenter.
org or call 243-7337 to register.
JULY 30 Irrigator’s Scramble Support our agricultural economy at this golf scramble at Chipeta Golf Course. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Cost is $75 for an individual and $300 for a team. Entry fee includes green fees, plus cart. Prizes go to first place team, hole-in-ones, closest to hole, best ball, longest putt and participants. To register, call Lisa Pfalzgraff at 434-2883 or email lpfalz@gmail.com. Register by July 21. ■
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Mesa County Beacon Bits Attention Grand Junction High School Class of 1961! The GJHS Class of 1961 is looking for contact info of class members who may be interested in attending the 55th class reunion on September 30-October 1, 2016. If you have not received any mailings and are interested in information, call 2412367 or email gj61hs@gmail.com, sportersings@gmail.com or pweegpm@gmail.com. Details and registration to follow soon.
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meal before donating blood. The results will be mailed to you about a week after you donate. Ariel Clinical Services awarded “Leader” level certification Health Links Colorado, a nonprofit initiative at the University of Colorado School of Public Health, named Ariel Clinical Services a Certified Healthy Business Leader due to its holistic approach to wellness practices in the workplace. Ariel serves children and adults in the community and is one of the first organizations in Mesa County to achieve this highest level of recognition from Health Links. Ariel’s Wellness Program “Ariel in Action” focuses on overall employee wellbeing, offering education and activities for physical, psychological, and emotional wellness. HopeWest received perfect results on unannounced state survey For the second consecutive time, HopeWest received perfect results from an on-site survey of hospice organizations conducted every three years by the Health Facilities Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). The goal of the survey is to assure the hospice is following state and federal regulations, from administration organization to quality of patient care. The surveyors make visits to patients, talk with family members and staff, review medical records, review policies and procedures, and assess the hospice’s quality management program. 100 babies delivered at new Community Hospital OB/GYN physicians and certified nurse-midwives have delivered 100 babies in just over two months at the new Community Hospital. The first baby born at the new hospital made her debut at 4:55 p.m. on
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March 17, 2016, the hospital’s opening day. The new labor and delivery unit at Community Hospital features eight labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum (LDRP) suites, each with a private jetted tub and one cesarean section operating room. To learn more about the labor and delivery services at Community Hospital, visit www.YourCommunityHospital.com. Colorado Discover Ability receives funds from Guys’ Giving Club The Guys Giving Club, a local philanthropic group, recently voted to award Colorado Discover Ability the proceeds from their recent meeting. The $6,025 donation will go towards CDA’s new building, to be built near the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens with direct access to the Colorado Riverfront Trail. Modeled after the much-lauded Women’s Giving Club, the Guys Giving Club meets four times a year. At the meetings, each member donates $100 to the group’s chosen charity. Any local charity can apply for funding via a member’s nomination at the quarterly club meeting. New members are welcome. The next meeting of the Guys’ Giving Club will be at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, at the Springhill Suites, 236 Main St. in Grand Junction. For more information, call Kevin VanGundy at 243-8829 or email Mike Baker at guysgivingclub@gmail.com. To contribute directly to CDA’s new building campaign, contact Terry Harper at 257-1222. Community Hospital teams up with University of Utah Through a free online learning program called Value University, or ValueU, Community Hospital is researching and tracking ways to improve health care. Made possible with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, ValueU is designed to equip physicians and other health care professionals with processes for improving the value
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of care their patients receive. The program also enables health care professionals to put their plans into action and measure their results. For details, visit www.healthsciences. utah.edu/value-university Former Lakewood Mayor Named AARP Colorado State Director AARP is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Murphy as state director for AARP Colorado. Murphy becomes lead advocate for Coloradans 50+ and their families, calls attention to Social Security and asks AARP Colorado’s 650,000 members to take a stand. During his 8-year tenure as mayor of Lakewood, Murphy oversaw many transformational programs, including the opening of Lakewood’s first hospitals, the city’s first Light Rail line, as well as the re-development of Belmar and the award-winning 40W Arts District on Colfax Avenue. Murphy worked to improve Lakewood’s livability, adding open space and making the city pedestrian and bicycle-friendly. He also ushered in a new era of human connectivity by creating Lakewood Linked, a citywide effort to bring together the spirit of volunteerism with the many needs of the community. For more information, call 303-764-5988. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Mesa County RSVP connects individuals 55 and older to volunteer positions in any of our member agencies. For a list of volunteer opportunities and to register, call 243-9839. Colorado National Monument is
seeking new volunteers to assist the staff in a variety of ways. Opportunities include visitor services, trail ambassador, environmental education, facility and trail maintenance. For more information, call 858-3617, ext. 364. Family Health West is looking to fill the following volunteer positions. To learn more, call 858-2211 or email nwatchman@fhw.org.
• Greeters at Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center • Volunteers to assist with activities in FHW’s assisted living facilities. • Baristas to prepare coffee drinks at the coffee bar at Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center. Training provided. No experience necessary. SUPPORT GROUPS • Mending Hearts Support Group is for any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. Grand Junction groups meets from 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Miller Homestead at HopeWest. Call 248-8844.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers support groups for family members of adults who have a serious mental illness and connection groups for adults living with a mental illness. Groups meet at various times and locations in Mesa County. For additional information, please visit www.NAMIWS. org or call 462-3989. • Western Slope Visionaries, a low-vision support group, meets from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 241-0315. • Compassionate Friends offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. The group meets monthly at 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on the first Tuesdays at Unity Church, 3205 N. 12th St. Call 434-3822. • MACHO Men cancer support group meets monthly at 5 p.m.6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesdays at St. Mary’s Hospital’s Java City Café. Call 298-2351 for details. • MS and Men, a support group for ACCESS CLINIC men living with MS, meets monthly on the third Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon at the Artful Cup.Access Call Clinic 2418975. • MS Breakfast Group meets ACCESS CLINIC monthly at 9 a.m. on the first Tuesdays at Village Inn, 757 Horizon Dr. Access Clinic Call 241-8975.
Glade Park Movies Under the Stars schedule The Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department presents Movies Under the Stars on Friday nights during the summer. Movies are free and family friendly. Enjoy live entertainment, kids’ activities and low-cost grill items and concessions, beginning at 6 p.m. Proceeds from food and concessions benefit the fire department. Movies begin at dusk and play behind the fire department, 16400 DS Road in Glade Park.
Movies playing this month are: July 1 – No movie, holiday weekend July 8 – “The Lego Movie” July 15 – “Ratatouille” July 22 – “Elf” July 29 – “Inside Out” Hear It Through the Grapevines Concert Series Enjoy great wine, delicious food and live music throughout the summer
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America marches blindly toward single-payer health care By Sally C. Pipes
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Take note: Sanders’ home state of Vermont tried to implement a single-payer system and failed. The state’s attempt at single-payer in 2014 was projected to cost $4.3 billion—almost equivalent to the state’s entire $4.9 billion budget. To fund the program, Vermont would have needed an extra $2 billion in revenue, plus new taxes on businesses and residents. Officials abandoned the idea because it would have collapsed the state’s economy. The recent history of single-payer systems sponsored by the federal government isn’t much more encouraging. Take the Veterans Health Administration, which continues to subject beneficiaries to lengthy waits for care. In March, the Government Accountability Office tracked the experience of 180 newly enrolled vets and found that 60 waited as many as 71 days to see a primary care doctor. Sixty more never even managed to get an appointment. Patients haven’t fared much better under single-payer systems abroad. Horror stories from Britain’s National Health Service emerge almost daily. Recently, a government investigation found that hospitals are discharging elderly patients without ensuring they’re fit to go home. This spring, thousands of junior doctors went on strike. Patients had no choice but to wait for the walkout to end, as hospitals postponed more than 112,000 appointments and 12,700 operations in response. Canadians must wait an average of 18.3 weeks to see a specialist after getting a referral. The promise of single-payer— high quality, universally accessible, free—is nothing like the reality of such a system. Taxpayers pay dearly for the promise of such care. This fall, voters must not allow themselves to fall prey to the siren song of single-payer. ■
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kvetch \ kfech “The Senate Appropriations Committee voted to eliminate the funding for SHIP ($51 million) last week. The House is now considering whether to continue its funding or not. SHIP counselors are trained and certified to provide free, unbiased and personalized information to Medicare and Medicare-eligible constituents on the health and drug insurance options available to them, financial assistance opportunities and billing questions. There is no other agency or insurance agent in our area that provides these services. [SHIP] counseling improves the competitive insurance landscape, and results in more affordable and appropriate medical care for constituents. If the SHIP program is eliminated, it will damage the free market insurance environment. Medicare is so complicated that most find it impossible to understand. SHIP counselors enhance the competitive insurance market by providing free and unbiased information that leads to greater understanding and better choices by Medicare and Medicare-eligible constituents.” – John Ahern, Grand Junction
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Leroy Latham for Excellence.” Women using the new 3D machine will not be charged any more than if they had used the older 2D machine. This is partly due to the fundraising efforts of the St Mary’s Foundation, which raises funds annually for essential programs that benefit the community. More information on impact, services and how to make a contribution can be found at www.stmarygj.org/aboutfoundation or call 298-7569. ■
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