MESA COUNTY
JANUARY 2019
Volume: 32 | Issue: 1
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The main problem is that your doctor has told you to just live with the problem or try the drugs which you don’t like taking because they make you feel uncomfortable. There is now a facility right here in Snowflake that offers you hope without taking those endless drugs with serious side effects. (see the special neuropathy severity examination at the end of this article)
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You’re Only Old Once! D id you know that Dr. Seuss wrote and illustrated a book in his 80s? The fact that he released it on his 82nd birthday doesn’t surprise me—after all, I read about mature adults who do remarkable things every single month! What does surprise me, however, is that I never knew this book existed until I stumbled upon it at Barnes & Noble recently.
Published in 1986, “You’re Only Old Once! A Book for Obsolete Children” was Seuss’ first adult book since the commercial failure of another one in 1939. Having said before that he didn’t like writing for adults, Seuss (whose full name was Theodor Seuss Geisel) justified it by saying that adults were just obsolete children. Well, that’s a grim title, I thought. I sure don’t want to ever feel obsolete. It also didn’t put me at ease when I learned the book was written shortly after Seuss had spent a considerable amount of time in the hospital. But in classic Seuss-style, he relays his frustrations about old age and being “improperly pilled and improperly billed” with humor and wit in this delightful new defense against aging. “You’re in pretty good shape for the shape that you’re in,” he reminds us. Wise advice and an entertaining read. I recommend it.
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NEW BOOMER BEAT COLUMN
This month we debut a new column geared toward Baby Boomers. “Boomer Beat,” written by long-time BEACON writer Melanie Wiseman (a boomer herself), focuses on opinions, trends and conversations that are relevant to this active group of BEACON readers. Written with playful humor and chock-full of information, Wiseman hopes to provide practical advice and insight to boomers as they age marvelously.
BEACON BRINGS HOME THE BACON
There’s no way I could take all the credit for the awards we brought home from the North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention, but it was quite the year for us here at the BEACON. Thank you to the BEACON staff, our freelance writers, supportive advertisers and faithful readers for a successful year! Read more about our award-winning publications inside.
ROMANCE AWAITS AT THE VALENTINE’S DANCE
Get ready to put on your dancing shoes and save the date for the area’s best Valentine’s dance for boomers and seniors. On February 9, the BEACON Senior News and Hilltop Senior Life Options bring you an evening of fun (and possibly romance), complete with hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and big band dance music by Clark Gault’s Swing City Express at The Commons of Hilltop in Grand Junction. Advance tickets are $20 per person. This event sells out, so reserve your tickets today by calling 243-8829. ■
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IN THIS ISSUE...
Cover Photo: Chris Legrand and Trey Garrity, members of Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction, portray Mick Jagger and Keith Richards as they go head to head with Beatles tribute band Abbey Road. Photo by Michelle Fairless.
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Beatles vs. Stones:
Tribute show at the Avalon settles the score Special to the BEACON. Additional reporting by Cloie Sandlin he debate between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones has been going on ever since they first crossed paths on the charts 54 years ago. The argument at the time, and one that still persists, was that the Beatles were a pop group and the Stones were a rock band: the boys next door vs. the bad boys of rock.
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So who’s better? These two legendary bands will engage in an on-stage musical showdown on Thursday, January 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Avalon Theatre, courtesy of tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction. With brilliant musicianship and authentic costumes and gear, Beatles tribute Abbey Road plays beloved songs spanning the Feb Four’s career. They face off against renowned Stones tribute band Satisfaction that offers a faithful rendition of the music and style of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the
bad boys of the British Invasion. “Music fans never had a chance to see the Beatles and the Rolling Stones perform on the same marquee,” said Chris LeGrand, who plays Mick Jagger in the show. “Now music aficionados can watch this debate play out on stage.” The Grand Junction show is part of a 125-stop tour of the U.S., Australia and Canada and has been touring since 2011. The show includes some of the more popular songs from the two rock pioneers, covering the scope of their musical careers, although the set list for Satisfaction usually includes Rolling Stones songs up to the 1980s. The bands perform three sets each during the two-hour show, trading places in quick set changes and ending the night with an all-out encore involving both bands. There’s a lot of good-natured jabbing between the bands as well. “Without Beatlemania, the Stones might still be a cover band in
London,” said Chris Overall, who plays Paul McCartney. “There’s no question that the Beatles set the standard.”
BEATLEMANIA
Many BEACON readers grew up listening to one or both of these bands when pop/rock acts from the United Kingdom dominated the U.S. music charts in the ’60s. Hitting the music scene in 1960, the Beatles paved the way for the British Invasion, a cultural phenomenon that also included the Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Yard Birds and The Who. The Beatles took America by storm, capturing the hearts of the first wave of post-World War II Baby Boomers who were entering their teenage years. Young girls fell in love with their boyish charm and innovative sound, influenced by Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry. Like many girls her age, Fruita resident Cathy Martin was infatuated with the Beatles. She bought their albums, watched them on the “Ed Sullivan Show,” and listened to songs repeatedly until she knew all the words. “I was a pretty hardcore Beatles fan,” said Martin, 70. “They were cute and I like the way they sounded. Before them, rock and roll was like Elvis Presley, and theirs was just a totally different sound. It just kind of spoke to what I was going through at the time—just being a teenager and wanting Paul [McCartney] to fall madly in love with me.” On August 26, 1964, Martin saw the Beatles perform live for an audience of more than 7,000 people at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison.
Top: Chris LeGrand of Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction plays Mick Jagger. Bottom: The Beatles (portrayed by tribute band Abbey Road) took America by storm, capturing the hearts of the first wave of post-World War II Baby Boomers who were entering their teenage years. They were one of the first tight-knit bands that transformed music and pop culture forever.
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“I was one of those silly girls who was a screamer,” she said. “When
COVER STORY they came to Denver, it was pretty exciting. They were teeny-tiny on the stage but we could hear them.” The Beatles’ career was short-lived, with the group disbanding in 1970, but they made the most of their decade together growing as artists, breaking through the constraints of their time and revolutionizing popular music through experimentation and sociopolitical messaging. Martin prefers the music of the Beatles’ early years. Their first album, “Meet the Beatles!” is one of her favorites. “They appealed more to me than heavy rock,” Martin said. “The Rolling Stones were just so—there was a lot of sex in the way they acted and performed on stage. Maybe that was just too much for me.”
ROCK ’N’ ROLL’S GREATEST
While the Beatles experienced musical and commercial success for their contributions to rock music, many claim the Rolling Stones to be “the greatest rock ’n’ roll band in the world.” With a raw and edgy sound rooted in blues, the Stones’ loud music and unpredictable stage presence appealed to a more rebellious lot of American youth, which made them right up Barbara Tweedy’s alley. “I was quite a partier in high school, and I listened to a lot of rock ’n’ roll,” said Tweedy, 55. Although she grew up listening to Paul McCartney and Wings, the Beatles had disbanded long before she entered her teenage years, which she spent listening to music by The Cars, Black Sabbath, Naza-
reth, Rush and Stevie Nicks. She was attending college in Oklahoma City when she saw the Rolling Stones live at the Dallas Cotton Bowl Stadium in 1981. “It was kind of one of those oncein-a-lifetime concerts,” she said. “Mick Jagger is quite the entertainer. They put on a great show.” That’s also the year the Stones upped the ante on their live performances, increasing the size of their stage to include runways and movable sections that extended out above the crowds. Tweedy remembers their performance as wild, loose and liberating. And that’s how Andrew Oldham, the Stones’ manager from 1963-67, wanted it. He imagined them to be the complete opposite of the Beatles—long hair and unmatched clothing with a rather raunchy appearance. The Stones crossed paths with the Beatles on numerous occasions and were sometimes at odds over which band was more creative, talented and overall, more popular. Decide for yourself as you watch both bands go head to head at Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown. Audiences will appreciate top-shelf tributes of both legendary bands in the same evening. “We’re going to bring it all. It’s going to be an evening of high-energy music,” said LeGrand. Tickets are $35-$65 and may be purchased online at www.avalon theatregj.com, by phone at 800626-TIXS (8497) or at the box office. ■
Real Stones, Real Tickets, Real Free The Rolling Stones are coming to Denver’s Broncos Stadium at Mile High on May 26 for their much anticipated “No Filter” tour, and the BEACON is giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky reader! Tickets to the show are sold out, but enter for your chance to win by attending BeaconFest Boomer & Senior Fair on April 16 at Two Rivers Convention Center.
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Music to my ears: Chris Dungey gives cellos their voice Story and photos by Melanie Wiseman ollowing the completion of the Avalon Theatre’s renovation in 2013, Chris Dungey sat in the audience of its inaugural concert filled with tremendous pride. On stage was internationally renowned cellist Lynn Harrell playing a cello Dungey made.
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“It was a big production,” said Dungey, 63.
Dungey is just one of a handful of high-calibre American string instrument makers dedicated to the cello. He’s won numerous awards and follows the history and traditions established hundreds of years ago by great makers such as Montagnana, Goffriller and Stradivarius. “They made very viable instruments that haven’t been tinkered with much over time,” said Dungey, 62. “I’m trying to replicate what they did—their approach, what they were thinking, why they sculpted it this way or picked the wood they did.” Dungey spends over 400 hours creating each instrument with meticulous detail. His days are filled with perfecting the critical feature a cellist is looking for—the cello’s “voice.” “What string players are mimicking in the classically trained approach is the actual human voice—that’s the ultimate instrument,” he said. “We all have our own unique way of speaking and singing. Musicians have an internal, intuitive feeling of what their sound should be.” Cellos imitate the human voice similar to a tenor or baritone. The voice of Dungey’s cellos is different than other makers, and each one he makes sounds different within a small range.
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“I always use maple for the back, sides, neck and scroll of the cello, spruce for the top and ebony for the fingerboard,” he said. “But each piece of wood has its own working properties and characteristics that, once assembled, will dictate what that instrument’s voice will sound like.”
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Music was at the center of Dungey’s life growing up in Medford, Oregon. He played the trumpet from fifth grade through high school and switched instruments in college, graduating from the University of Oregon with a degree in bass performance. “I was always attracted to the bass,” said Dungey. “It came so natural. I knew it was my instrument.” Growing up, Dungey said he could always pick out the bass line of every pop song he heard. A couple trips to a string instrument repair shop in Seattle changed his career course. He liked what he saw, and immediately knew making and repairing instruments was his calling. Dungey was already comfortable working with his hands, having worked in his dad’s workshop and creating leather goods for years. He attended England’s prestigious Newark School of Violin Making and
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graduated in 1982. “After [school], I found my training and background as a player had brought me full circle,” he said. “I have customers who come to me specifically because they know I understand how a cello is supposed to sound, how it’s supposed to be played, and how to put all the parts together to make a top flight, clean sounding instrument.” Dungey repaired and restored instruments in London, then Los Angeles, while he transitioned to making them on the side. In the 1980s, he made both violas and cellos. Since the early 1990s, he has focused strictly on the cello.
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“I’ve been lucky enough to have had the opportunity to make cellos specifically for people, some for topnotch professionals,” said Dungey. “I have to pinch myself when I hear them play.” Dungey’s international customers are equally divided between professional principal cellists, semi-professional advanced conservatory students, and very advanced, keen amateur cellists. His cellos sell for $50,000 to $60,000—which may seem like a lot, but the price tag on a Stradivarius cello starts at $10 million. “My cellos will be expensive when I’m dead, too,” Dungey said with a chuckle. So why is this bass player making cellos?
“After I made my first cello, I said, ‘That’s a lot of work and a bass is bigger!’ Bass players don’t want to spend a lot on their instruments,” said Dungey. “I could make violins or violas, but they are just as much work as a cello and sell for less.” Dungey’s desire to involve his clients in the process of creating their cello is truly unique. “You’d be surprise at how many professional players have no clue how their instrument is made, adjusted or maintained,” he said. “But not my customers. They say ‘I learn something new every time I talk to you.’” Dungey moved to Grand Junction in 2012 when his wife accepted a position as a nursing professor at Colorado Mesa University. As long as he can build his “dream shop” wherever they live, Dungey can make his cellos anywhere. The lower level of his shop contains one room full of wood blocks, some dating back to a spruce tree he cut in Oregon in 1994. The entire shop is humidity controlled at 45 percent for quality consistency and excellence. Dungey rarely takes time off and said he has no intention of stopping.
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Aging is a major cause of varicose veins, which is why they affect half of people over the age of 50. Women get varicose veins more often than men. As we get older, our veins stretch and the valves weaken. Valves keep the blood flowing toward the heart so any malfunction causes blood to back up in the veins, making them bulge and turn blue because the blood lacks the oxygen it would normally get when pumped through the lungs. In some cases, these bulging veins can be painful, but for many, they’re just unattractive.
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withdrawn • Catheters can also be used with radio frequency or lasers to close veins • Vein stripping—removing veins with incisions • Ambulatory phlebectomy—when small varicose veins are taken out with little punctures of the skin • In advanced cases, endoscopic vein surgery is a procedure where the surgeon inserts a tiny video camera to help remove the veins with incisions.
• Walking improves the circulation in your legs. • Losing weight reduces pressure on veins. • Wear low-heel shoes and flats—they exercise your calves. • Wear loose-fitting clothes. Tight clothes restrict circulation. • Lying with your legs up improves circulation. • Eating foods that are low in salt and high in fiber is beneficial. ■
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he last several months, I noticed a shift in chatter at eclectic Baby Boomer-aged holiday gatherings. No longer were kids, parents or even grandchildren the focus of conversation. Feeling our age despite our active lifestyles, we listed our aches and pains while receiving resounding empathy, compassion and potential solutions from the rest of the group. One friend dubbed these gatherings “organ recitals.” At one recent gathering, I tallied two broken femurs, multiple back surgeries, a plethora of arthritis and bursitis, one ruptured Achilles tendon, and several cases of ocular migraines, joint pain and neuropathy. But contributors to this party talk weren’t seeking pity. Conversation quickly transformed into dialogue supporting healthy, healing options. Opioid and pain killer talk was taboo. Success stories of better alternatives flew freely: yoga, acupuncture, essential oils, reflexology, massage, aromatherapy, chiropractors, nutrition and vitamin supplements, power walks, power naps and even marijuana. My friend Charlie Post, 68, is an active hiker, biker and downhill skier. He talked about how he was taking a boatload of Tylenol to get him through rehab pain after a femur injury until he discovered a topical cannabis balm at a DeBeque pot shop. He reported relief within minutes of applying it. “I’ve found that a combination of the pot salve and [Doterra] Deep Blue essential oil rub was even more effective,” he said. “I have id-
iopathic neuropathy in my feet, and this combination has stopped its progression when the neurologist offered no options.” Deb Cockroft, 63, was also getting little relief for her stiff, arthritic hands until she started using a hemp CBD salve from Mesa Lavender Farms. Not only are there no side effects, but she said the salve allows her to care for her yard and home without pain—even her handwriting is more legible. Lastly, Sue Springer, 68, didn’t know what to expect when she visited a Palisade pot shop for the first time, but she was excited for the painrelief possibilities. “They were very professional and efficient,” she said. “A greeter checked my ID, then I sat in a waiting area until my name was called. The staff talked to me about the different options—it was a comfortable and pleasant experience.” Springer, active in yoga and racquet sports, now uses a topical salve that gives her knee and hip pain relief for a full day with one application. Baby Boomers are looking for our Zen through a combination of natural healing methods vs. mounting medications. Active, natural, healthy lifestyles has shifted our conversations in a new, positive direction. It’s exciting to be surrounded by friends who, despite the physical trials that accompany maturity, remain active. We live by the mantra, “When you stop moving, you stop living.” We’re not “someday people”— we’re people who get out there and do it today. ■
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One thing, 24 hours: A resolution you can stick to By Jan Weeks • Join a gym • Lose 10 pounds • Quit smoking • Ease up on the drinking • Stop yelling at the kids/spouse/ traffic and so on… Another year, another list. If these look like your 2019 resolutions, you’re in good company. New Year’s Day is the time we vow to be better, healthier, stronger, thinner— whatever this year. Our lists seem to go on forever, as if the more resolutions we make, the better chance we have of actually sticking to them. Yet by February 1, we’ve caved to chocolate, written off that new gym membership, loosened our belts and dropped into despair of ever accomplishing our goals. So how did this tradition of mental self-flagellation get started? Four thousand years ago the Babylonians made promises to their gods in mid March as they planted crops. Promises that included repaying their debts and returning things they had borrowed. If they succeeded, they gained the gods’ favor. If not—well, gods can be so nasty. The Romans got into the act when Julius Caesar tinkered with the calendar and decreed January 1 to be the new year, 46 years before Christ. They offered sacrifices and promises of good conduct to Janus, the two-faced god who looked back to the previous year and forward into the future. Early Christians got in the act, too. English clergyman John Wesley, who founded Methodism, created the Covenant Renewal Service, which was held on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, using prayers and hymns to become better Christians. Now the practice of making resolu-
tions is mostly secular, with people making promises to themselves and focusing on self-improvement, with fewer than 10 percent succeeding at keeping even one, let alone dozens. Talk about setting yourself up for a guilt trip! Instead of making an endless list of things that are guaranteed to disappoint, how about this? Each day ask yourself, “What is one thing I can do right now to make my life better?” For instance, if one of your resolutions was to corral clutter, your one thing might be “Just for today I will put the clean laundry away.” Maybe you vow to exercise more. “Just for today I will walk to the library instead of driving.” You want to be kinder? “Just for today I will not flip off that idiot who pulled out in front of me,” (as Wayne Dyer said, traffic doesn’t care). The beauty of these one things is that you don’t have to commit to forever, or even the next month. Everyone can do one thing. This approach can also take you deeper into what you really want. Sure, mundane tasks have a place on the list, but if you take a few minutes to focus on the things that will make life better, you’ll gain clarity. One Things don’t have to be all duty and have-tos. Maybe reading a book for an hour would create a sense of peace or wonder or relaxation today. You may find that learning a new skill or contacting an old friend or examining your spiritual practices makes your life better. Maybe there’s a habit or two that doesn’t serve you anymore and just for today you won’t bite your nails, pull out the credit card for a $3 purchase, or click on the Solitaire icon while you’re waiting for your favorite website to load. One thing, 24 hours. Now that’s a resolution you can stick to. ■
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Janet Drummond “Two of my grandsons got married this year. I got to attend both of the weddings and it was so exciting. I also got to watch my granddaughter perform in her first stage production.”
Larry Jensen “My wife and I were able to purchase a house and turn it into a vacation rental house. We called it ‘The Train House’ because back in the day, train crews would stay there when they were switching crews.”
LeRoy Green “This year, I moved to Colorado. I came here from Connecticut and I came because of the mountains. Now I live in Colorado permanently and I love it!”
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LAUGHING MATTERS
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ALL THE RIGHT ANSWERS
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The drunk thought for a minute then answered, “Twelve.”
I just found a card with a gem that I think my grandmother wrote: “You’re not old until you start wearing your lipstick a lot bigger than your lips!”
A drunk was at the Pearly Gate asking St. Peter to let him enter.
Astonished, St. Peter asked him to explain. The drunk replied, “Well, there is January 2, February 2, March 2, and so on.”
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Submitted by Michael Rogers Silver in the hair,
St. Peter hesitated then decided that he should be able to answer some questions. He asked the drunk, “How many days of the week have a ‘t’ in their name?” The drunk thought about it for a few minutes and replied, “Six.”
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St. Peter was puzzled and asked, “How is that?”
Sugar in the blood, Lead in the butt, Iron in the arteries, and an inexhaustible supply of natural gas. I never thought I would accumulate such wealth.
The drunk answered, “Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, yesterday, today and tomorrow.” St. Peter thought for a few seconds and said, “Okay, I’ll accept that answer.” Then he asked a question he thought would be more difficult: “How many seconds in a year?”
St. Peter is so surprised, but doesn’t stop there. “What is God’s first name?” he asked. The drunk thought about this for several long minutes, then he said, “Andy.” St. Peter was skeptical and asked for an explanation. The drunk responded by singing a few lines, “Andy walks with me, Andy talks with me, Andy tells me...”
PECANS IN THE CEMETERY Submitted by Sue Bowen
On the outskirts of a small town, there was a big, old pecan tree just inside the cemetery fence. One day,
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LAUGHING MATTERS Standing by the fence they heard, “One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me.” The old man whispered, “Boy, you’ve been telling’ me the truth. Let’s see if we can see the Lord.” Shaking with fear, they peered through the fence, but were unable to see anything. The old man and the boy gripped the wrought iron bars of the fence tighter and tighter as they tried to get a glimpse of the Lord. At last they heard, “One for you, one for me. That’s all. Now let’s go get those nuts by the fence and we’ll be done.” They say the old man made it back to town a full five minutes ahead of the kid on the bike.
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HOME & GARDEN
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resh food becomes a bit harder to find during the winter months. Local greenhouses and cold-hardy vegetables help ease our winter cravings for fresh produce, but they can’t do it alone. Seeking out small farmers who are growing produce through the winter is worth the effort since fresh vegetables offer so much more nutritional value and flavor than weeks-old produce. But there’s one more solution we can turn to yearround: sprouts. Growing sprouts is easy, affordable and can be done in nearly any household. Sprouts are seeds that have just put out their first legs of growth—baby plants. They’re packed with nutrients and enzymes and add freshness to wintertime eating.
Sprouts also have a robust flavor for their size and age. Radish sprouts have a spicy kick like radishes do, while wheat sprouts have a sweet, malty taste. Alfalfa, broccoli, fenugreek and mustard are also common sprouting greens. You can also try a mix of sprouting seeds for a combination of colors, textures and hints of flavor. Sprouts taste great in sandwiches and atop winter comfort dishes like lasagna, roasts, rice and soup.
HOW TO GROW SPROUTS AT HOME You can grow your own sprouts for fresh eating with just a few minutes a day, a quart-sized jar with a metal ring and some sort of mesh material, such as a muslin cloth, plastic needlepoint mesh or metal screen, cut to the size of the opening of your jar. You can also purchase a plastic sprouting lid for a few dollars at the grocery store. Both the screen and lid serve the same function, allowing you to keep the seeds moistened and refreshed with clean water as they sprout. Purchase sprouting seeds and you’re ready to go! Find seeds specifically marked for sprouting at the grocery store or in seed catalogs. Step 1: Soak seeds overnight Add about three tablespoons of sprouting seeds to your quart jar. Cover the opening of the jar with the mesh screen and secure it in
place with a canning ring. Pour non-chlorinated water through the screen to wet the seeds. Swirl the seeds around in the water, drain and add water again. Place the jar on your counter and let the sprouting seeds soak overnight. Step 2: Drain and rinse In the morning, keeping the meshed lid on the jar, pour out the water. Rinse, swirl and drain—repeat this process two or three times. After the jar is fully drained, lay it upside down in a shallow bowl and let the jar sit this way. Do this a few times throughout the day. This keeps the seeds moist enough to start sprouting and clean enough so that you’ll want to eat them once they’re fully sprouted. Each day, the sprouts will grow and your jar will begin to fill with young, green sprouts. Step 3: Transfer and enjoy After three to five days, depending on how big and green you want your sprouts to be, you can move them from the jar to the refrigerator. Be sure they’re fully drained before moving them. I like to fold them up in a cloth napkin and store them in the produce drawer. This way, the sprouts can breathe and stay fresh longer without turning slimy and brown. Enjoy bringing some fresh eating into your day-to-day life even during these cold winter months. ■
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Fascinating places to visit in Arizona By Sandra Scott rizona is known worldwide as the home of the Grand Canyon, one of the most amazing natural wonders of the world. It may be the biggest tourist draw in Arizona, but to only visit the canyon would be to miss the other great places in the sunny state.
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• Phoenix: The state capital is known for its big-league sporting events. Also stop by the Biltmore Resort and Spa, the only existing hotel in the world with a Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced design. Learn about Kachina dolls—spirit dolls fashioned by the Hopi Indians—at the Heard Museum. • Flagstaff: This mile-high city is a mountain town located on the famed Route 66 and surrounded by the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest. It’s a multi-season destination with plenty to do. Wander around Heritage Square and historic downtown, step into the past at the Arizona Historical Society’s Pioneer Museum or look beyond at the Lowell Observatory, where they discovered Pluto in 1930. • Arcosanti: North of Phoenix, visit an experimental town developed by architect Paolo Soleri based on
the concept of arcology, which tries to improve urban conditions while minimizing the destructive impact on the natural surroundings. • Tucson: The area is favored by golfers and vacationers looking for a sunny winter getaway. During the winter, it’s possible to ski on Mt. Lemmon, the southernmost ski resort in the U.S., and return to the city to bask in a pool. Explore the El Presidio Historic District, where there is a vibrant art and dining scene. • Tombstone: Grab your 10-gallon hat and head to Tombstone, “the Town Too Tough to Die.” The historic, rough-and-tumble cowboy town has a main street lined with old saloons, candy shops and gift stores. Ride a stagecoach through town, see a reenactment of the famed gunfight at the OK Corral and visit Boot Hill.
area of red sandstone buttes surrounded by nearly two million acres of national forest noted for hiking and biking. It’s an artists’ community best known for its natural geomagnetic points called “vortexes,” which are said to facilitate healing and spirituality. There are many wellness centers and psychics. • Jerome: Not far from Sedona, up a road of Tombstone is a historic, rough-and-tumble cowboy hairpin turns, is the funky town with a main street lined with saloons and shops. old ghost town of Jerome. homes and classic saloons. Visit It was once called “the wickedest Whiskey Row, where the gunslingtown in the west” back in the day ers drank and fought. It’s also home when copper mining was king and to the world’s oldest annual rodeo. the streets were lined with brothels and saloons. Today, it’s known as an Arizona is dotted with many more unique sites, including Monument artist’s haven, with many art galleries and haunted locations. Valley, Four Corners, the Petrified Forest, the Painted Desert, Lake • Prescott: Prescott is cool in Powell, Hoover Dam and more. more ways than one. At 5,300 feet, Drive about and discover Arizona the weather is wonderful and the city is home to many Victorian on your own. ■
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Repurposed for a purpose:
Veterans One Source to open in January By Jan Weeks he former National Guard Armory on 28 Road that has sat empty for years is getting a new lease on life as the Western Region Veterans One Source, a place where vets will find many services specifically for them under one roof.
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Joanne Iglesias, director of veterans affairs west, said plans for the one-stop resource center began five years ago when a group called Joining Community Forces researched the need for one facility that organizes services in one place. “There are a lot of nonprofits and veterans’ organizations, and trying to find them and get to them can be confusing and time consuming,” Iglesias said. To add to the confusion, vets sometimes had to travel to the Eastern Slope for help because one director ran both the east and west divisions on the other side of the mountains. Another proponent of combining services is Mickey Hunt with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in Centennial. Iglesias said Hunt had the idea to repurpose the old armory years ago. “It was his dream, he got it going, he took it to the legislature for
approval,” she said. The building is state property; therefore, the state has to approve any changes. And it did. The Colorado Department of Veterans Affairs is paying for the remodel, and it’s quite a project. Slated to open mid January, the “new” building retains the original brick walls inside, as well as the original wood-beamed ceilings. There will be four offices for state workers, including Iglesias and Jessica Olsen, the DEERS (Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System) operator. There will also be a classroom/meeting room, a flexible computer lab/classroom, and a multipurpose room. Ten small and two large office spaces are available for lease by nonprofits. For instance, Olsen said, the VFW posts in the area might want to share one large office. Or perhaps organizations like Base Camp 40, which offers outdoor therapy to veterans by taking them on river runs or hunting trips, might lease space to reach the highest number of possible participants. Besides getting help with services, she added, “We want it to be a place where vets can hang out and chat.”
Iglesias explained that currently, the Veterans Memorial Western Region Veterans One Source, a one-stop resource Cemetery, VA Westfor veterans at 482 28 Road, is set to open mid January. ern Colorado Health Care System, the Mesa County ilies is welcome to lease space. She Veteran Service Officer (VSO), added, “If they need funding, there and all veterans’ service organizaare two types of grants for start-up tions in the western region connect money.” and partner with each other to Olsen added, “And those grants are help connect veterans and their really underutilized.” families to the right resource to meet their needs. Iglesias also mentioned that benefit “The Western Region One Source (WROS) desires to be the trusted One Source facility to provide these services,” she said. Potential services that may be offered through Western Region One Source include veterans’ benefit help, counseling services, health and wellness support which could include physical and behavioral health, education and training, employment assistance, DEERS and ID cards, legal and financial services, and recreational opportunities. The classroom could also be rented by the day by companies that can help vets with other things, such as mortgage assistance and separation transition training. Iglesias explained that any nonprofit aimed at helping vets and their fam-
rules have changed over the years. Vets who were told they didn’t qualify for care at the VA Medical Center because of income or other restrictions might now be eligible. “Don’t rely on 20-year-old information,” she said. “Find out what the requirements are now.” Though the Department of Veterans Affairs has paid for the renovation, it won’t pay for furnishings, computers and other necessities. Iglesias said that monetary donations to One Source will go a long way toward creating a space where veterans can be assisted and will feel comfortable. Sponsorship tiers range from $1,000 to $25,000. Individual donations in any amount are welcome and can be mailed to Western Region One Source, 2830 Riverside Parkway, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Office leasing costs include internet, Wi-Fi, telephones with direct lines, maintenance and custodial services, utilities, secure building, any of the classrooms and other shared facilities, shared staff break room and more. Applications and costs for leased space, a floor plan and sponsorship packets can be found at www.colorado. gov/dmva/wros.
Left: Director of Veterans Affairs Joanne Iglesias and DEERS Operator Jessica Olsen do a walk through of the old National Guard Armory. Right: Plans for the Western Region Veterans One Source were revealed at a July press conference.
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By Cloie Sandlin hristmas comes early every year for the BEACON staff when our publisher, Kevin, returns from the annual North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) convention.
This year’s convention took place in Orlando. Aside from high-fiving Mickey and Minnie and enjoying the sights with other senior publishers from across the country, a highlight of the convention is the awards banquet, where senior publications big and small vie for top honors in a variety of categories. Publications are independently judged on the quality of their written content, editing, design, photography, web content and more by the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism. The best are then commended for their efforts with awards. www.Bea conSenio rNews.co
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This year, your BEACON Senior Newspaper and its staff were nominated in the following categories: Column Review
• “Talking Digital” by Adam Cochran • “Alive & Digging” by Paige Slaughter
Editorial/Opinion
• “Don’t waste your time on perfect” by Kevin VanGundy (June 2018)
Personal Essay
• “My mother’s peaceful death” by Jane Peterson (March 2018) • “Did I choose the Western Slope or did it choose me?” by Melanie Wiseman (June 2018)
Profile
• “My Grammy: Ridgway’s master craftsman” by Jan Weeks (January 2018) • “A shelter pet’s hero: Elaine Johnson-Craig devotes her life to homeless pets at Roice-Hurst Humane Society” by Melanie Wiseman (March 2018)
Feature Writing
• “A community’s best friend: K-9s take a bite out of crime” by Kathy Applebee (August 2017) • “The keeper of all things Fruita: Lower Valley Heritage Room holds stories of Fruita’s history” by CJ Payton (September 2017) • “Donating is in their blood: Family honors one man’s legacy by paying it forward” by Melinda Mawdsley (September 2017)
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a week.” that by to fill the space with a tenant The program is also mandated to rent Story and photos by Jan Weeks d would pay fair market value law to report abuse or suspecte n put on net for the building. St. Mary’s was esa County’s elderly populatio abuse, another vital safety ,a not be depends on Gray Gourmet notice that its lease would adults. at-risk in June. In a and delivmeals renewed when it expired program that has prepared Gray Gourmet delivers bulk for ive nonprofweekday, twist of fate, the prospect ered nutritious meals to seniors to distribution centers every and building and the it that was going to rent the decades. Talk to anyone involved including Ratekin Towers Gray m for the Volunreneged on its offer, leaving all you’ll find is enthusias Grand Junction Senior Center. program is Gourmet paying the market rental the lunches. ately, the serve Unfortun service. dish up and a month, up teers out of the Steed, price—more than $3,300 in danger of being kicked Helen Wade, 74, and Carol lly for almost from about $250 per year. building that was built specifica 80, come to the senior center program their husit, and that has housed the every day for lunch with A safety net for seniors for the ’s for 35 years. bands. They donate money Amanda deBock, Gray Gourmet The at 551 The commercial kitchen food, although it’s not required. said the service is daily sole tenant program manager, Counmeal helps them meet their Chipeta Ave. has been the vital to the wellbeing of Mesa dishes ents. preparing time, requirem nutrition during that ty’s elderly population. Gray Gourworry about it in to have don’t “I daily for Meals on Wheels and “Meals on Wheels offers more “I can just and the evening,” Wade said. met. The two programs deliver checks on homebound seniors, to several have something light.” than 119,000 meals a year drivers are nd sometimes our volunteer but say The diners love the food, distribution centers and homebou all day,” the only people they see important. the social factor is just as their seniors. said. “Our drivers become fellowshe the under “enjoy 1982 to in Steed comes The center started unusual friends, and if they notice paid for ship.” they can the auspices of Mesa County, behaviors or circumstances, In 1989, have this, we’d have to grants. didn’t state we “If and famior l federal left: by laughPhoto captions, from contact emergency personne cooking again!” she said, could no longer afford start county Gray the hot a serves A volunteer ly members.” Mary’s ing. family the to fund the operation and St. attend Gourmet lunch to Tony Huff at One 90-year-old woman’s When their husbands can’t Center took over. a week. Affor the Grand Junction Senior Center. Medical has paid went out of town for lunch, volunteers make plates “Since that time, St. Mary’s lunch delivery, she fell and her ter wrap and home. benefits take prepare to labor, as Workers found her women the soft costs, such Friday couldn’t get up. The drivers Tony Huff, 64, comes every meals for homebound seniors. and minor maintenance, and the help. the next day and called for and friends. building,” the food for provided has José she and county he Tony Huff, left, “If it hadn’t been for them, “I get tired of my own cooking,” Marketing Director said. was Gallegos, right, enjoy the meals said St. Mary’s would have died,” deBock said, grinning. “If this program h. there for and camaraderie at the Grand Teri Cavanaug “No one would have been decided But last spring, the county Junction Senior Center.
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ach new year is accompanied by the fantasy of getting your life in order. Declutter, organize, set goals, become a better human. Unfortunately, over the past 20 years or so, a lot of that clutter and disorganization is unseen to the human eye because it resides in cyberspace or on a computer hard drive. I could write a book on keeping your computer running well, but for this column, I will to focus on the topic of security. Unless your computer is more than 10 years old or it was a bargain basement model, your computer is probably not too full. If it’s slow and unstable, the problem is most likely related to a security problem. Computer security includes everything from passwords and firewalls to prevent hackers to viruses and web browsing habits. It’s a vast topic, but here are some things you need to know: 1. Modern digital bad guys rarely infest your computer with viruses. In fact, we don’t even talk much about viruses anymore. Instead, we talk about malware. Malware is any program designed to do something you don’t want it to do. Malware may be a virus, but it’s more likely a program designed to bombard you with advertising, hijack your web browsing, or cause problems as a means of extorting money. 2. Your expensive antivirus
probably isn’t doing much good. Most malware is actually installed with your permission. Have you ever seen a window pop-up that says something like, “Internet Explorer would like to install…in order to view this website?” If you click YES, you have given that program, possibly malware, permission to install itself on your computer. If you give a program permission to install, your antivirus will ignore it. 3. Too much security causes many of the same problems as too little security. If you install an expensive security suite, your computer will likely slow way down. Computer retailers love to install multiple bulky security programs for two reasons: First, it drastically decreases their liability if your computer gets infected with something. Second, they usually get a commission for installing the security software onto every machine they build. 4. Use lots of passwords and a password manager. I like the program and browser plug-in called LastPass. These password managers save and encrypt all of your passwords for you. Once you have added the usernames and passwords into your password manager, you don’t even need to remember it anymore. Whenever you visit a website that requires a password, the password manager will fill it
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out for you. 5. Learn about encryption and stop worrying about online security. This advice is not for big banks or commerce websites. I am talking to you, BEACON reader. Recently, Marriott announced that as many as 500 million former customer credit card numbers were potentially vulnerable to hackers. Target had a similar problem two years ago. Hopefully, you’ve also noticed that there haven’t been any stories about 500 million cases of credit card fraud as a result. That’s because credit card numbers by themselves are useless. Even credit card numbers with an accompanying name and address are useless without the security code on the back. In order to use a credit card, you either need the tangible card or you need all of the information that appears on the card as well as the owner’s address. Each of those pieces of information is connected through unbreakable encryption. In reality, being listed in the phone book or handing your credit card to a waiter is a greater security risk than using your credit card on the Internet. Don’t spend the new year paranoid about malware or hackers. You have driven an automobile and eaten fast food your entire life. Using your computer to shop or surf the web is far less dangerous. ■
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Finance quiz: How much do you know for the new year? By Karen Telleen-Lawton he new year is cascading towards us without regard to whether we’ve even had time to make resolutions. We have to get used to writing new digits for the year on our checks. January 1 is also when new laws and regulations come into effect and when new numbers may apply to everything from Medicare to tax rates.
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In preparation for the new year, I figured it was a good time for a financial quiz to test your knowledge of what’s to come. The answers are at the end, but don’t peek! 1. What is the Social Security income increase for 2019? a. 0%, same as last year. b. 2.3%, the approximate average since inception (boring!). c. 2.8%, the largest in seven years. d. 3.2%, the average inflation rate since inception.
2. What tax is owed on Social Security benefits? a. Social Security income is never taxable. b. Most Social Security benefits are taxable if you and your spouse (MFJ: Married Filing Jointly) earn over about $45,000. c. About half your benefits are taxable, but only if MFJ income is over $200,000. d. None of your benefits are tax able if you are over 80. 3. What is the standard deduction for an individual starting in 2018? a. About $6,000, same as last year. (Too easy!) b. About $10,000; the highest it’s ever been. c. About $20,000; no deduction if income exceeds $350,000. d. About $12,000; double last year.
4. What is the tax rate on longterm capital gain and qualified dividends? a. Below about $40,000 in income, there is no capital gains tax. b. Starting with income around $100,000, the capital gains tax rate is 15%. c. If your income is over $200,000 your capital gains tax rate is 20%. d. All of the above. 5. The catch-up provision allows individuals to deposit more in retirement accounts. a. The catch-up provision starts at age 65. (Same as Medicare and Social Security.) b. There is no catch-up provision for Roth accounts. c. The maximum catch-up contribution is an additional $1,000. d. A and B.
6. The Medicare basic premiums in 2019: a. are the same regardless of your income, since wealthy and poor people are equally likely to get sick. b. range from $135.50 to $460 depending on your income. c. are increasing from 2018 less than $3 per month even at the highest tax brackets. d. B and C. 7. The annual gift tax exclusion a. is $5,000. You can give this amount to anyone and everyone from a child to your housekeeper without paying gift taxes. b. The exclusion is $10,000 for the fifth year in a row. c. You can give the exclusion amount to up to five people. d. The exclusion for 2019 is expected to be $15,000, same as 2018.
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FINANCE 8. The lifetime gift and estate tax exclusion: a. in 2018 and 2019, you would pay no federal estate tax if your estate’s value were less than $11 million. b. a surviving spouse can inherit up to $15 million before federal estate taxes. c. 2019 estate tax exclusion is expected to be the same as 2018: $5.6 million per person. d. all of your annual gifts count towards your lifetime exclusion. 9. H elping a family member with expenses: a. grandparents can set up a 529 plan for a grandson where he would be the owner b. if grandparents pay an institution directly for health care or education expenses, it is not counted as a gift for tax purposes. c. grandparents can give money to a granddaughter for education and deduct the entire amount from their taxes.
ANSWERS: 1. C: The Social Security (SS) increase for 2019 is 2.8%, the largest in 7 years. The average since inception is about 2.3%. 2. B: Some SS benefits are taxable for couples’ incomes over $32,000 and 85% for couples over $44,000. 3. D: The standard deduction is now $12,000; $24,000 for a couple. 4. D: All are true: the tax rate you pay on capital gains and dividends increases with income. 5. C: Over age 50, you can add $1,000 more each year to your retirement account 6. B: Most folks will pay $135.50, up just a dollar or so from last year. At higher incomes, supplemental charges bring the total to over $400 per month.
d. grandparents can pay health care or education expenses, but it is counted towards gift taxes. 10. W hat amount of long-term care (LTC) premiums qualify as medical expenses? a. All LTC premiums are tax-deductible as medical expenses. b. The deductibility of LTC premiums does not depend on gender or age. c. The deductibility of LTC premiums depends on the terms of the policy. d. Once a policyholder is collecting, most new LTC policies cover you for the rest of your life. 11. H ow long does the government expect you to live if you are already this age? a. Age 70 life expectancy: 27 years b. Age 80 life expectancy: 20 years c. Age 90: 10 years d. Age 100: 5 years ■
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7. D: The annual gift tax exclusion has been climbing from $11,000 in the early 2000s to $15,000 in 2018. It likely stays at $15,000 for 2019.
11. A: The government uses life expectancy tables to determine the required minimum distribution from your retirement account. This allows the feds to get their tax money without forcing you to liquidate all your savings too early.
8. C: The estate tax applied to estates larger than $11,180,000
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Integrity you can bank on By Jan Weeks
In the age of mega-banks that are more concerned with making money for investors and big shots than about serving customers, it’s nice to know that there is still a family-owned bank that’s been around for over 100 years.
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plan. The Bank of Colorado has another
branch at 2903 Patterson Road. Both branches offer competitive rates for checking and savings accounts, and both have after-hours drive-through banking. Their loan officers are experienced in agricultural lending and commercial lending, as well as lending money to individual clients. “Because we have been around for so many years, our loan officers have strong lending know-how and personal insights about our community,” said McHugh. “The mortgage lending division is dedicated to
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offering customized loan options so that customers can get the best advice and loans to achieve their dreams of home ownership.” Unlike those impersonal banks where customers seem to be just a number, Bank of Colorado has focused on community since its inception. “The communities we’re a part of make us who we are,” said McHugh. “Although we’ve grown, we still greet you by name and answer our calls in person.” Though Bank of Colorado offers the latest innovations and conveniences, such as mobile and online banking, many customers still like to drop in because tellers, other employees, and officers, whom they may have known all their lives, call them by name and know their
needs. It is truly personalized banking at its best. The Grand Avenue branch also has an Investment Services division. Financial advisor Ken Shettler helps clients with estate planning, asset management, retirement planning, and more to ensure financial independence in the future because everyone needs the perfect blueprint for his or her financial future. Both branches have convenient hours. The lobbies are open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The drive through is open from 8:30 a.m. to noon. In addition to the Saturday drive-through, the Patterson Road branch lobby is also open on Saturday during the same hours. If you’re looking for a new or different bank, visit Bank of Colorado. You’ll feel like you’ve come home. ■
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EUREKA! Explorations By Melanie Wiseman
BEACON GUIDE HIGHLIGHT that they have earned their spot on the Eureka! Explorations annual docket. “The Glenwood Springs Vaudeville show in December and a fall trip to Denver or Leadville will be on the schedule each year,” said Hale, “and, of course, a field trip to Utah because there’s so much to do in that area.”
Eureka! McConnell Science Museum has discovered a new niche with seniors. For years, this nonprofit, operated by a small staff and large group of dedicated volunteers, has brought math and science to life for thousands of kids. Recently, they decided it was time to mix it up a bit.
EUREKA! EXPLORATIONS 2019 TRIPS January 24 - Ouray Explorations February 26 - CBI Explorations March 25-26 - Moab Explorations April 16-18 - Ancient Architects Explorations April 30 - Vail Valley Explorations
Each trip is guided by one of three staff members or experienced tour guides such as Mike Perry or botanist Betty Hall. The museum’s recent relocation to Colorado Mesa University’s Confluence Hall, 1400 N. Seventh St., also puts them in closer contact with campus faculty and other experts.
June 3-9 - Yellowstone National Park Explorations
The trips are promoted to active adults age 55 and older, but Hare encourages those interested to call with any mobility questions or concerns.
“An advantage of traveling with Eureka! is that once we know where we’re going, we use our connections and resources to create a unique trip that you might not be able to do on your own,” said Hare.
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Field trips are a mix of museums, theatre, outdoor activities, art and science. The 2019 schedule features six day trips and seven overnight or multi-night field trips to the Ouray Ice Festival, Palisade farms, Mesa Verde, Yellowstone and performing arts events in Vail.
“If you can walk a mile or so, you should be fine,” said Hare. “We want everyone to be able to keep up with the group and we design the trips so they are active but safe so no one gets hurt. We let people know ahead of time what to expect so there are no surprises.”
A Grandparent Membership to Eureka! is $60 and includes annual museum admission for two people and up to four grandchildren and discounts on trips and gift shop items. Depending on the trip, the cost of a membership can be made up in just one adventure.
“Eureka! is always changing and expanding its exhibits to keep people coming back. People thought it was just for kids, but we’re all kids and want to keep learning,” said Kay Fiegel, a prior trip participant. “There
Eureka! rents comfortable, 12-passenger vans with a center aisle for each outing. Group sizes vary per trip, but a minimum of six participants is required.
“We’re fortunate to live in an area rich with life-long learning opportunities,” said Fiegel.
“We have primarily catered to grades K-5, but wanted to be more multi-generational,” said Eureka! Education Director Bree Hare. “We wanted to reach out to adults so they can continue learning in the sciences as well.” After months of brainstorming and seeking public feedback, the first Eureka! Explorations trip was offered in December 2017. Seniors loved the fun and educational outings offered in 2018, and enrollment for 2019 trips is now open.
are a lot of people in this community who love to get out, but the logistics may get in the way. Eureka! Explorations is the solution.” The staff keeps affordability in mind when planning trips. Hare said they are applying for grants so scholarships can be offered to those needing assistance.
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Am I too old for sledding?
By Sally Breslin
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did something uncharacteristically spontaneous the other day. Now all I can say is I’m happy to still be breathing as I write this.
I was walking with my two dogs out on one of the old trails I hadn’t explored before in the woods behind my house when we came to a huge, steep hill. My first impulse was to turn around and head back home, but seeing that one of my New Year’s resolutions (for about the 30th year in a row) was to try to become more physically fit, I decided to climb the hill. My dogs bolted to
the top as if the hill were the size of a gopher mound, while I, huffing and wheezing, took about 15 minutes to climb only halfway up (the fact the trail was buried under six inches of snow made my climb even more gasp-inducing). I made it to the top of the hill. As I stood there, hunched over and praying for oxygen, I spotted it—a flash of red leaning up against a tree. It was a plastic sled. It was small and shaped like a rowboat, and had a yellow plastic pull-rope on it. The entire back quarter of the sled had been broken off, leaving a jagged border and a zig-zagging crack up part of the center. The moment I saw that sled, visions of myself as a kid, wildly tobogganing down the hill behind my grandmother’s house, flashed through my mind. I walked over to the sled, picked it up and examined it. I suspected it
had been someone’s Christmas gift that had lived a short life. But despite its flaws, the sled still seemed pretty sturdy. I carried it over to the trail and gently placed it on the ground. More than anything, I wanted to jump on that sled and fly down that hill. “Don’t be foolish!” I said out loud, trying to dismiss the ridiculous idea from my mind. “You’re not as young as you used to be!” My common sense was telling me to keep walking and enjoy the scenery and the fresh air—to live without having to use crutches or a back brace for the next six months. But my wild, adventurous side was telling me to throw caution to the wind and take the ride of my life on that cheap slab of plastic. Before I could change my mind, I plunked down on it, grabbed the rope, and gave a mighty shove with my foot. The second the sled started to move, I regretted what I’d done. In a flash, I was speeding
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decided to jump on the sled. When she did, she knocked me off and we both rolled into a mound of snow alongside the path. The sled kept going, all the way to the bottom of the hill…where it crashed right into a big maple tree.
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As I sat up and cleared the snow out of my eyes and nostrils, it occurred to me that if my dog hadn’t knocked me off the sled, I probably would have been removing my teeth from the bark of that tree. “I’m lucky to still be alive,” I said to my two dogs. “Whatever possessed me to do something so irresponsible?”
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By Randal C. Hill n 1982, Eddie Murphy returned the nearly forgotten Gumby character to popularity in his recurring parody skit on “Saturday Night Live.” Once the in-studio TV cameras were off, Gumby (Murphy) returned to his “true” self—an arrogant, demanding, cigar-chomping celebrity. Whenever executives balked at Gumby’s numerous demands, the clay guy would remind them of his star status by roaring, “I’m Gumby, damn it!”
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It was Ruth, Art’s wife, who suggested that Gumby’s shape be based on that of a gingerbread man. His slanted head came from an old photo of Clokey’s father in which his short hairstyle featured a prominent cowlick in front. Clokey felt that the color green was the best choice for Gumby because it was racially neutral. Gumby was a groundbreaking stop-motion flexible figure created by Clokey in 1953 after he finished film school at the University of Southern California. Gumby’s feet were made wide so he could stand up easily during filming. Clokey’s debut feature, “Gumbasia,” was a surreal montage of Gumby images as moving lumps of modeling clay set to jazz music. Created in Clokey’s father’s garage, the three and a half-minute work—the first-ever music video—was a parody of Walt Disney’s 1940 animated
musical “Fantasia.” In 1955, Clokey showed “Gumbasia” to movie producer Sam Engel, who was impressed enough to encourage him to develop a short Gumby pilot film for a possible children’s TV series. When NBC executive Tom Sarnoff saw Clokey’s creation, he requested a second feature. That next work—“Gumby on the Moon”— was aired later on “Howdy Doody” and became such a ratings hit that Sarnoff ordered an entire series, which premiered in 1955 as “The Gumby Show.” Gumby, who possessed an almost mystical ability to charm viewers, accumulated a diverse group of clay pals with whom he could share adventures, starting with Pokey, an orange and black pony and Gumby’s best friend. In 1959, the hit show went into syndication and further episodes were produced in the 1960s. New characters appeared, including a blue mermaid named Goo and a yellow dinosaur called Prickle. Over the years, various items of Gumby merchandise have been marketed, including bendable figures, plush dolls, keychains, mugs, a record (“Gumby: The Green Album”) and a video game (“Gumby vs. the Astrobots”). In a 1993 issue celebrating 40 years of television, “TV Guide” named “Gumby” the 1950s’ best cartoon series. Why? Because he’s GUMBY! ■
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A Day of Mindfulness Feeling out of balance, stressed, disconnected or wanting to learn or sharpen your mindfulness tools? Join us from 1-4 p.m. at Lincoln Park Barn for an afternoon of mindfulness practices, movement, group discussion, and journaling with a focus on day-to-day application. Registration deadline is January 19. Cost is $24.
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS
Gentle Active Yoga This class is designed for active beginners and above. Class is 8-9 a.m. at Lincoln Park Barn. Cost is $7 to drop in, or purchase a 10-punch pass for $50.
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Aqua Aerobics These classes are for beginner or novice individuals, and incorporate noodles, hand paddles, water weights and more. Class is from 8:15-9:15 a.m. Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Orchard Mesa Pool. Drop in for $4.50 or purchase a 12-punch pass for $46.50.
SPORTS Indoor Pickleball schedule at Lincoln Park Barn Play indoor pickleball at Lincoln Park Barn. Cost is $6 to drop in or $45 for a 10-punch pass. Schedule is subject to change. Confirm by calling 254-3866.
Mondays: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays & Fridays: 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturdays: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Beginning Pickleball Clinic Learn basic rules, equipment and basic play strategies at Lincoln Park Barn from 1-3 p.m. Equipment is provided. Cost is $15.
DANCE MONDAYS
Line Dance Line dancing is great physical exercise and helps keep your mind sharp. This combo class focuses on beginning steps and moves for easier dances, then builds on those steps to create more challenging dances to a variety of music. Class is from 12:15-2 p.m. at Lincoln Park Barn. Cost is $18 for the January 7-February 11 session. No partner needed.
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Senior Dances with Live Music Dance from 8-10 p.m. at the Senior Recreation Center. Cost is $3.
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Medicare 101 Are you new to Medicare? Learn when and how your sign up, what Parts A and B cover, how to choose the best health and drug plan, and more at this free seminar from 10 a.m. to noon at Mesa County RSVP, in the basement of the US Bank, 422 White Ave. Call 243-9839 to reserve your seat.
JANUARY 4
Great West Ice Fest Watch as giant blocks of ice are sculpted into amazing pieces of art by local carvers, including Willy Tuz. There will also be live music, food trucks and more from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Cabela’s parking lot. For details, call 628-4775.
JANUARY 5
Community Contra Dance & Family Dance Dance the night away at the Margery Ballroom, 523 1/2 Main St. in Grand Junction. Learn fun and simple dances for all ages from 5-6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per family, $8 for adults, $5 for children age 5-18, and children 5 and under are free. A new dancer’s workshop starts at 7 p.m. with a community contra dance from 7:3010:15 p.m. Adults are $10. Music by Fifth Reel. Dress is casual. Come with or without a partner. For details, call 260-5852.
JANUARY 5
at Warehouse25sixty-five with The Oxymorons. This local band specializes in classic rock with ’80s hits, newer songs and a dash of Irish. For more information, call 628-4321.
JANUARY 10
Beatles vs. Stones Watch two of the greatest bands of all time face off in a high-energy musical showdown at the Avalon Theatre, featuring Beatles tribute band Abbey Road and Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased online at www.monumentaltix.com.
JANUARY 14-17
VinCO Conference and Horticultural Society Trade Show VinCO is the region’s premier grape growing and winemaking conference, held in conjunction with the Western Colorado Horticultural Society Conference and Trade Show at Two Rivers Convention Center. For more information, call 464-0111 or visit www.winecolorado.org or www. coloradofruit.org.
JANUARY 19
Women’s March Join thousands of residents for this year’s Western Colorado Women’s March at the Old County Courthouse in Grand Junction at 12:30 p.m. This event is hosted by Western Colorado Days of Action.
“Mamma Mia!” by High Desert Opera High Desert Opera brings “Mamma Mia!” to Colorado Mesa University’s Robinson Theatre. The final performance is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15 and are available at www. highdesertopera.org or by calling 523-9605. You can also get them at Roper Music or at the door.
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Oxymorons at Warehouse Welcome in the new year at 7 p.m.
Irish Thunder & FEAST FEAST returns with an explosive new show at Colorado Mesa University’s Moss Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. This show sells out quickly so purchase tickets soon. For more information, call 241-4579 or visit www.junctionconcerts.com. Moose Family Center dance Dance to Tom Keogh and Carol Rose
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JANUARY 25-26
Tour of Europe Wine Dinner Tour the tastes of Europe with a wine dinner at 6 p.m. at The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa. Cost is $65 per person and space is limited. For more information, call 255-7400.
Western Colorado Food and Farm Forum Learn about maximizing regenerative crop and livestock production, innovative agricultural marketing and management strategies, and specialty crops at the seventh annual Western Colorado Food and Farm Forum at the Montrose Pavilion. Cost for the full conference is $75. Tickets are available at www.foodfarmforum. org. Check out the website for details or call 765-6170.
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The Cat’s Meow Concert Come dressed as your favorite animal to this variety show for all ages. Test your wits with “The Mice is Right” quiz and munch at the Kibble Break Dessert Buffet. Show starts at 7 p.m. at Redlands United Methodist Church. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit Grand Valley Pets Alive. Call 243-0047 for details. ■
RIVER CITY SINGLES “Young-at-heart adults getting together for fun and friendship.” Annual membership is $20. Fridays at 5 p.m. - Calling all singles over 50! Meet new friends at Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) in the Hideaway Lounge at the Travelodge, 718 Horizon Drive. Call Chuck at 242-5252 for details. Tuesdays at 9 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 at Orchard Mesa Lanes, 295 27 Road. No need to RSVP—arrive at noon if you want to play. For details, contact Cheryl at 208-4995. Thursday, January 10 at 10 a.m. - Tour the Museum of the West. Cost is $5. Tour is limited to 20 people. Sign up by January 9. RSVP to Mike at 208-5503. Tuesday, January 15 at 5 p.m. - Enjoy Taco Tuesday and Bunco at the Travelodge. No skills needed. Open for men and women. Sign up by January 8. RSVP to Sharon at 909-994-9698. Thursday, January 17 at 9:30 a.m. - Soak in the Glenwood Springs Hot Springs. Meet at Travelodge to carpool. Entrance fee to pool is $20 per person with an option for lunch at Glenwood Brewery. Deadline for signing up is January 15. RSVP to Jeannie at 241-1478. Thursday, January 24 - Tour KREX TV studio. The station has limited parking so carpooling is recommended. Meet in the Egg & I parking lot at 4 p.m. Tour begins at 4:30 p.m. Watch the 5 p.m. news and weather and meet afterwards to discuss. Tour is limited to 20 people. Sign up by January 20. RSVP to Cheryl at 523-1604. Tuesday, January 29 at 5:45 p.m. - Dinner and a Movie. Meet at the Blue Moon Bar & Grill at 5:45 p.m. then enjoy a movie at the Avalon Theater at 7:30 p.m. A dinner receipt allows two people to see the movie for free! Deadline January is 27. RSVP to Anna Mae at 623-0456.
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BEACON BITS ning session will direct the funding focus for 2019. Grant funding cycles will be announced in mid-March. For more information, call 697-1038 or visit www.rmhealth.org. AARP Driver Safety Courses Save money on insurance and keep up on newer traffic laws at the AARP Driver Safety course, offered three times in January. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Call for location and to register. January 3 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 433-0384 January 16 - 1-5 p.m. Call 243-2531 January 18 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 312-4967 Free swing dancing on Fridays Swing dance from 7-10:30 p.m. at Four Winds Coffee and Tea. A beginner lesson starts at 7 p.m. and open dancing starts at 8 p.m. This group is open to all ages and skill levels. Parking is located behind the coffee shop or across the street. Check the Friday Night Swing GJ Facebook page to confirm the class is happening. Free square dances The Mesa Community Club offers free square dances from 7-9 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month at the Mesa Community Center, 48973 KE Road, Mesa. Beginners and families welcome. Casual attire.
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.
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• Mesa County Spellbinders is looking for volunteers to learn a few storytelling skills and make a difference in children’s lives. Spellbinders tell stories to students in kindergarten through fifth grade once a month during the school year. To join, call 462-7346. • Palisade Historical Society welcomes volunteers who would like to share the history of Palisade, and/or work on various committees and projects. The society will be starting a major capital fundraising campaign to secure a home for Palisade history. To volunteer or for more information, email pbwalker630@acsol.net. • Mothers of Preschoolers is desperately seeking volunteers to love, watch and teach children 9 months to 6 years during its meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Canyon View Vineyard Church. All curriculum, materials, snacks and coffee are provided. Rooms are divided by ages. Time commitment is 8:45-11:15 a.m. Please call MOPS Kids coordinator Morgan Barb at 216-2952. ■
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SUPPORT GROUPS Art Exploration Class for cancer patients meets 4-5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at the Oncology Conference Room. Call 298-2351.
MACHO Men cancer support group meets monthly at 2 p.m. on the first Thursday at the VA Medical Center In-Patient Dining Room. Call 298-2351.
Caregiver Connections meets from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Miller Homestead at HopeWest. Call 260-8931.
Mending Hearts is for any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. Group meets 2-3:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Miller Homestead at HopeWest. Call 248- 8844.
Compassionate Friends offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. The group meets monthly at 7-8:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday at Unity Church, 3205 N. 12th St. Call 434-3822. COPD Support Group meets monthly at 1 p.m. on the fourth Friday at 581 Grand Valley Dr. in Grand Junction. Call 317-7556 or email jimcampbell3@aol.com.
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MS Breakfast Group meets monthly at 9 a.m. on the first Tuesday at Village Inn, 757 Horizon Dr. Call 241-8975.
Gamblers Anonymous is a 12-step meeting to help compulsive gamblers recover. Meetings are held at 7-8 p.m. at The Meeting Hall, 1938 N. First St.
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 details, visit www.NAMIWS.org or call 462-3989.
GriefShare is a nondenominational Christ-based support group for those mourning the death of a loved one. This group meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. For location and details, call 628-1453.
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at First Presbyterian Church. If you have a child who struggles with alcohol, drugs or food, there’s help and hope. Call 379-5786.
Healing Hands Hour meets noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays in the Reflections Room at St. Mary’s Hospital. Call 298-2351.
Tinnitus Support Group meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday at Community Hospital, legacy room 1. Call 589-0305.
HEARTBEAT/Survivors After Suicide meets monthly from 7-9 p.m. on the third Tuesday at First Congregational Church. Call 7789274 or 241-4349.
Western Colorado Post Polio Group educates polio survivors and caregivers about post-polio, connects post-polio people and promotes independent living for people struck with the virus many years ago. Call 241-7825 for details.
Divorce Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Saturdays at 103 S. Fifth St. in Palisade. Call 200-1191.
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MS and Men, a support group for men living with MS, meets monthly from 11 a.m. to noon on the third Thursday at The Artful Cup. Call 241-8975.
Job Searching After 50 Networking Group meets from 8:30-10 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month at Mesa County Workforce Center, room 154. You must be registered as a job seeker at www.connectingcolorado.com. Call 248-7560 for details.
Western Slope Visionaries, a low-vision support group, meets monthly from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday at Center for Independence. Transportation is available. Call 241-0315. ■
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES American Association of University Women meets monthly at 11:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday, usually at Chez Lena. For details or to confirm location, call 201-0386.
Bookcliff Duplicate Bridge Club plays at 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, and 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley. Call 244-9989. Colorado Archaeological Society Grand Junction meets monthly from 6:30-9 p.m. on the second Monday. Call 433-4312 or visit www. meetup.com/CAS-GJ/events. Daughters of the American Revolution Mount Garfield Chapter meets on January 12. For location and time, call 596-4870. Friendship Force meets at noon at Unitarian Universalist Church, 536 Ouray Ave. For date and more information, call 778-6191 or visit www.ffwcolo.com. Grand Junction Chess Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays in the Safeway Starbucks, 2901 F Road. We loan chess sets out at no charge. Visit www.jctchess.com. Grand Junction Newcomers Club meets monthly at 9:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday at First Christian Church. Call 549-0440. Grand Valley Pets Alive meets monthly from 4:30-6 p.m. on the third Wednesday at Church of the Nativity. Call 462-7554. Guys’ Giving Club meets quarterly at the Springhill Suites, 236 Main St. in Grand Junction. Members donate $100 at each meeting and are invited to nominate a local charity to receive the evening’s total contributions. The next meeting is February 5. For membership information, call 243-8829 or 270-6184. Mesa County Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m. on January 10 at the Commons of Hilltop’s Garden
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Not Going Quietly meets monthly from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays at Center for Spiritual Living Grand Junction. This group is intended to create a space of empowerment, grace, community and wisdom for individuals age 60 and older. Call 433-7799. Orchard Mesa Lions Club meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays. For location, call 216-2919. Outing Club meets monthly at 7:30 on the first Monday. For location, call 812-6759 or 243-7645. Sweet Adelines International, Grand Mesa A Capella Chorus, rehearses from 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays at 527 Village Way. Call 255-9419 or 523-3464, or visit www.grandmesachorus.org. Two River Sams, Good Sam RV Club, meets at 11:30 a.m. on January 12. For location, call 523-5625. Vestafjell Lodge, Sons of Norway will meet and install new officers at 1:30 p.m. on January 8 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. For more information, call 245-5649 or visit www.vestafjelllodge.org. Western Colorado Amateur Radio Club meets monthly at 9:30 a.m. on the second Saturday at the Civil Patrol Hangar, 2868 Aviators Way. Visit www.w0rrz.org. Western Colorado Astronomy Club meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday at Colorado Mesa University’s Wubben Hall, room 161. Call 812-3661 or visit www.wcacastronomy.org. Western Slope Coin Club meets monthly at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday at VFW #1247. Get a free coin/currency evaluation at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.gjcoinshow.com. ■
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MOPS Share your love of children and knowledge of parenting with a new generation. Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is desperately seeking volunteers to love, watch and teach children 9 months to 6 years during its meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Canyon View Vineyard Church. All curriculum, materials, snacks and coffee are provided. Rooms are divided by ages. Time commitment is 8:45-11:15 a.m. Please call MOPS Kids coordinator Morgan Barb at 216-2952.
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kudos \ ku • dos In response to “Waking the sleeping giant: Pearl Harbor and World War II in America”:
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“I’m calling to congratulate you on the wonderful BEACON magazine that you put out, particularly the story honoring Pearl Harbor. I do want to point out one mistake in the article: The bottom picture, captioned “Rescuing survivors from the USS Virginia”—I’m sorry to say that it’s the USS West Virginia. By that time, the USS Virginia had been sunk as target practice in 1923.” - Reader
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By Laverne H. Bardy alk about hidden expenses on telephone bills. My phone company has gone too far this time. I read and re-read all paperwork that came with my phone plan and nowhere did it warn that pushing buttons randomly could lead to incredibly exorbitant phone bills. My lawyer says I have a great case against Verizon, and I’m going for it. I conscientiously put oil into my car every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. The manual that came with my car says nothing about what brand of oil I should use, so how could I possibly know that when I switched from Pennzoil to Filippo Berio Extra Virgin, my car’s engine would seize? I’m in the middle of a lawsuit with Ford Motor Company and I won’t settle for less than a brand new car.
And what about Milk Duds? Nobody ever warned me that chewing them could pull fillings out of my teeth. Shouldn’t this information be accessible to the unsuspecting public so we can make an informed decision and avoid expensive dental bills? Am I supposed to instinctively know this stuff? I smell another lawsuit.
I don’t know about your bathroom scale, but mine didn’t come with instructions. Consequently, I never knew that when I weigh myself I shouldn’t lean against my towel rack or leave one foot on the floor. You can imagine my shock when I weighed in at the doctor’s office recently and discovered that I’m not thin. This is definitely cause for a major court battle. I think I have some solid lawsuits here. In today’s litigious society, businesses, manufactures and fast food chains should be obligated to inform the public of possible and even remote consequences that may result from operating or consuming their products, even if that means branding calorie counts onto each and every hamburger. But if you are unfortunate enough to have even a modicum of intelligence that causes you to believe that you and you alone are responsible for your actions, it’s not likely you’ll be able to profit from today’s rash of lawsuits. That right is reserved exclusively for idiots. Your only chance is to get yourself a lawyer who promises to make you, at least, look like one. ■
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