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Impor tant Phone Number s Ber t h ou d Senior Center 970-532-2730 Berthoud Area Transportation Sys. (BATS) 970-344-5816 Rural Alternative For Transportation (RAFT)970-532-0808 Est es Par k Estes Valley Community Center 970-586-8191 Estes Park Senior Citizens Center (EPSCC) 970-581-2195 VIA Transportation 303-447-9636

In This Issue.....

Pu blish er s' Not es........................... 4

For t Collin s Senior Center SAINT Transportation

970-221-6644 970-223-8653

Gr eeley Active Adult Center 60+ Ride

970-350-9440 970-352-9348

Joh n st ow n Senior Center 60+ Ride

970-587-5251 970-352-9348

Lovelan d SAINT Transportation Chilson Senior Center

970-223-8653 970-962-2783

M illik en Senior Center 60+ Ride

970-587-2484 970-352-9348

In dex of Spon sor s........................... 5 In t h e Spot ligh t ............................... 6 Local Resou r ces.............................. 7 Br ain Gam es.................................... 8

THRIVE Local Cont r ibut or s

Ou t & Abou t .................................... 9 Ber t h ou d Bu sin ess......................... 10 M ak in g a Dif f er en ce....................... 11 Ask t h e Doct or ................................ 12 Fu n dr aisin g...................................... 13

Bob McDonnell Johnstown

Phyllis Kennemer Loveland

Terry Rustin Estes Park

Danita Nixon

Mark Nixon

Virginia Huppe Berthoud

Au t o Af icion ado.............................. 14 Est es Par k Residen t ........................ 15 Lovelan d Residen t .......................... 16 Joh n st ow n Residen t ....................... 17 Healt h y Livin g................................. 18 Agin g w it h Wisdom ........................ 19 Region al Spot ligh t .......................... 20 Legal View s..................................... 21

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It 's n ot JUST a m agazin e it 's a M OVEM ENT!

INSPIRE - CONNECT - EDUCATE

THRIVE Local Magazine INSPIRE...

"Writ ten BY seniors FOR seniors. A magazine t hat is all about w hat seniors are doing to THRIVE in t heir encore years!"

There are so many Seniors in our communit ies w ho are doing great t hings! They are volunteering, running businesses, being physically act ive, engaging in hobbies, and t raveling t he world!

One of t he primary goals for our magazine is to share t he stories t hat would inspire seniors to cont inue to be act ive and engaged, and maybe even t ry somet hing new !

We hope t hat you are finding inspirat ion from your peers w it hin t hese pages!

Please cont inue to send us your ideas for inspirat ional art icles, upcoming event s, book signings, birt hday and anniversary celebrat ions...t his magazine is all about YOU!

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Meet t he Publisher s Danita & Mark Nixon are residents of Loveland.

Danit a & Mark Nixon

Mark is a native of Colorado, born in Ft. Collins. Danita was raised a Navy brat, and considers Colorado home.

P.S. If you need anyt hing (even just to t alk) during t his t ime, please reach out to us. We love to be a resource to t he communit y. You can cont act Danit a direct ly at 720-252-6880 We are looking for t he follow ing t his mont h: Nort hern Colorado businesses ow ned by "Seasoned Adult s" (50+) 4 4

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Hays Market, Library, Senior Center Recreation Center, Senior Centers, MedX Safeway (Harmony Rd), Senior Connection Expo Safeway (Centerplace & 10th St), Senior Center Senior Center Safeway (Cleveland), Library, Chilson Senior Ctr, Pizza Ranch, Perkins, Golden Corral, Mimi's Senior Center

When they aren't working or serving in the community, Danita & Mark can be found spending time with friends and family (5 grand kids), "sampling" craft beers, geocaching, traveling or soaking in hot springs!

Our Sponsors make it possible to provide this monthly publication to our community free of charge. When you have a need for our sponsors' products or services, we ask that you give them a chance to earn your business.

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Index of Sponsor s

Adult Day Car e

Elderhaus

970-221-0406

At t or ney

Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C.

800-598-4348

Aut o Glass

Prime Time Auto Glass

970-305-0476

Cof fee & Smoot hies

Maui Wowi

116 Peridot Ave

Comput er

All-In-One Computer Services

970-667-8800

Der mat ology

Monarch Dermatology & Surgery

970-800-9330

Elect r ician

Grayson Electric

970-852-4480

Financial Advisor

Edward Jones, Art Aldrich

970-663-0554

Gr aphic Design

Lotus Design

970-412-1283

Heat ing & Air

Custom Heating & Air Conditioning

970-282-7220

In Home Car e

Phoenix Home Care

970-667-2273

Insur ance

Secure American Insurance, Mark Nixon

970-663-9197

Massage

Northern Colorado Massage

970-817-5835

Medical Equipment

Mobility & More

970-461-8400

Mor t gage

Family Mortgage CO

970-203-0284

Moving Company

Exodus Moving

970-484-1488

Phot ogr apher

AMA Divine Photography

970-412-5742

Real Est at e

Kimberly Caldwell

970-980-1671

Senior Living

Senior Living Advisors of Colorado

970-541-4592

St or age

Freedom Self Storage

970-219-0690

Who do you k now t hat you would r ecommend t o your neighbor s?

THRIVE Local Magazine is looking for introductions to the following businesses: Audiologist Optician Orthopedic doctor Auto repair Auto sales Bank Handyman Roofer Travel Agent Organizer

Dentist Auto body Remodeler Painter Seamstress

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Estes k In the SPar potlight

Lor na Gr een

by Dan it a Nixon

?St or ies allow u s t o go places w e?ve n ever been . To lear n t h in gs w e didn?t k n ow or t h in gs w e w an t t o k n ow. I t h in k t h ey ar e m agical!?

Berthoud resident, Lorna Green, loves books and loves reading books to children. She has been reading to children around the United States for

by T. A. Ru st in decades! It should have come as no surprise to Lorna when the White House contacted her and invited her to participate in the 2020 annual Easter Egg Roll this April 13th. Lorna was asked to read on the Storytime Stage where other famous people such as NASCAR?s Danica Patrick, J.K. Rowling, and Elmo have read stories to the children.

Lorna?s love for books and reading, coupled with her Cat in the Hat persona make her the perfect addition to the annual event. ?I?m so excited, this truly is an honor.I?m going to be reading The Cat in The Hat book called Thump. I?m looking really forward to interacting with all of the children! ?

Lorna?s trip to the White House lawn brings everything full circle for her. Lorna was born in Washington D.C. and attended an Easter Egg Roll at the White House with her parents when she was only five or six years old.

Lorna is the proud mother of one amazing daughter and son-in-law who live in Niwot. She is also is the mama of a much loved Chiwieenie dog named Frodo (from The Hobbit).

Photo by Ali Almquist AMA Divine Photography

Spellbinder (storyteller), volunteer at Ensight, and last but not least, is serving her third year as the President of the Board of Directors for Berthoud Community Library District.

Lorna retired seven years ago from a career in education and administration. She knew she wouldn?t be staying home, but she did not anticipate she would be quite so busy!

When asked her thoughts on aging, Lorna wittily replied, ?I don?t think I?ll ever do that. I only do things that I like to do.?

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While it?s true that Lorna is extremely busy in her retirement, and she is passionate about books and children, this dynamic and witty, seasoned adult who likes to dress up like the Cat in the Hat has not been invited to the White House Easter Egg Roll.

We have spun a tale for you in honor of? April Fools!

Local Resour ces

Meals on Wheels If you ar e h om e bou n d or u n able t o cook , du e t o eit h er a lon g-t er m or sh or t -t er m illn ess, or if you ar e a car egiver f or som eon e w h o is h om e bou n d...M eals on Wh eels is an excellen t w ay t o get h ot n u t r it iou s m eals deliver ed t o you r h om e.

What are the benefits of receiving Meals on Wheels?

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A nutritional meal with a balanced diet Nutritional independence from friends and family Ability to remain at home Restore/maintain good health Social interaction with volunteers

For more information contact the Meals on Wheels in your area.

For t Collin s M eals on Wh eels - (970) 484-6325 M on -Fr i bet w een 8am -2:30pm . Serves hot meals Monday through Friday to the following communities: Fort Collins, Laporte, and Wellington.

Gr eeley M eals on Wh eels - (970) 353-9738 M on -Fr i bet w een 6am -2pm . Serves hot meals Monday through Friday to the following communities: Dacono, Evans, Evanston, Eaton, Firestone, Fort Lupton, Fredrick, Greeley, Gilcrest, Johnstown, LaSalle, Mead, Milliken, Platteville, Windsor. For Weld County residents outside of Greeley's delivery area, frozen meals are available.

Lovelan d M eals on Wh eels - (970) 667-0311 M on -Fr i bet w een 9am -2pm . Serves hot meals Monday through Friday to the following communities: Loveland, Berthoud, Masonville, Carter Lake and southern Larimer County

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Br ain Games

M arch Puzzl e Sol uti ons

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Out & About

THRIVE Local Free monthly pizza dinner was well attended in March.

Guest speaker Leigh Anne Creighton from UCHealth presented valuable information on recognizing and preventing strokes.

Leigh Anne Creighton from UCHealth

Greg Ward, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority gave a very informative talk at The Loveland Connections' March meeting Meeting.

Greg is a third generation firefighter, with 32 years in the fire service, and has been with the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority since 1995.

Th an k you t o Gr eg an d all t h e f ir st r espon der s w h o w or k diligen t ly t o k eep ou r com m u n it y saf e!

Welcome Monar ch Der mat ology & Sur ger y Boar d-cer t if ied der m at ologist s, Dr . Holly M cCoppin an d Dr . Am m on Lar sen , open ed M on ar ch Der m at ology & Su r ger y in Lovelan d, Color ado! They started seeing patients in March 2020 and are scheduling appointments now. Dr. Larsen and Dr. McCoppin state it has been an honor to be in Loveland for the past few years, and they look forward to many more years of providing the type of care Northern Colorado patients deserve in their new clinical setting. The vision for Monarch Dermatology & Surgery is to partner with patients and empower them to become active participants in their dermatologic healthcare team.

for you and your family members in this locally-owned practice. Dr. Larsen and Dr. McCoppin stay up-to-date on the latest dermatologic knowledge, research, and treatment options to ensure our patients receive the highest level of dermatology care. Call them to schedule today!

One in five Americans will get skin cancer, and Dr. McCoppin and Dr. Larsen are experts in the prevention, detection and treatment of all types of skin cancer. From skin cancer screenings to the advanced technique of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Monarch Dermatology & Surgery can care 9 THRIVELocalmagazine.com April 2020

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Berthoud Business

MainSt r eet Car Car e and Quick Lube

by Virginia Huppe

MainStreet Care and Quick Lube in Berthoud is a place you don?t want to miss. The business was opened August 2005, by owners Larry and Cindy Leach. They are known for great service and their experience with cars.

Auto Group for 25 years prior to working for the Town of Berthoud.

Both Larry and Cindy do everything they can for Berthoud. MainStreet Car Care and Quick Lube became a Berthoud Chamber member in 2005.

Over the past 15 years, this business has been recognized as the Business of the Year two times.

Larry was on the Chamber Board six years as Vice President, President, and Past President. He has been a Chamber Ambassador the past four years.

In 2019, he was honored as the Berthoud Chamber Ambassador of the Year. Larry and Cindy support over 16 non-profit organizations.

Larry started young working as an Auto Technician for Chrysler/Dodge dealership in Fort Collins. Over the next few years he was promoted to Warranty Administrator, and then Service Advisor at the dealership. When he left in 2003 to start his own business, he was Service Manager.

While he was at the dealership, he married Cindy.

The couple decided there was a need for this kind of auto business in Berthoud. They found a location they liked in 2003 and were ?off and running,? satisfying the people of Berthoud and the surrounding area. They currently have two employees, Randy Ryan (for 8 years) and Zach Teaff (for 6 years).

Cindy is the Chairman of the Berthoud Chamber Ambassadors. This year she was chosen Chamber Ambassador of the Year. She now serves on the Chamber Board of Directors.

Cindy stressed to me, ?We try to be good citizens, especially as owners of a small business. As Director of Finance of Berthoud, I see how the success of the small businesses is connected to the success of the town. Small business is the backbone of our town?s economy, and it is not only important, but necessary to support these businesses. The revenue small businesses bring into the town is vital, and only happens with everyone?s support.?

Larry was born in Kansas, grew up in Loveland, and attended Platte Technical Community College and University of Northern Colorado, receiving a Bachelor ?s Degree in Elementary Education.

Cindy works for the Town of Berthoud in Finance and Human Resources. After she graduated from college, she worked as a home bound tutor and a CNA at a nursing home. She worked for Chrysler/Dodge dealership in 1989 and was promoted to Office Manager and later promoted to Office Manager at their Greeley Toyota location.

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As I toured the building and talked to the employees it was impeccably clean. I looked for the ?grease monkey.? He must have had the day off.

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Visit M ain St r eet Car e an d Qu ick Lu be at 1001 M ou n t ain Aven u e, Ber t h ou d

Making a Difference

The Black St eer, Loveland CO FREE! The "Loveburger " and fries is HERE! The Black Steer is giving back to the community by giving away juicy Loveburgers with fries curbside for lunch. From 11am to 2pm Monday-Saturday (as long as supplies last). After 2pm, regular menu, regular prices, curbside. Closed Sunday.

Please * CALL AHEAD :(970)667-6679 to order. * RECEIVE : one meal per each occupant in a vehicle. * Service to vehicle only. NO WALKUPS, tips accepted and appreciated.

Publishers note: The restaurant indicated they would serve these free lunches until the restaurant re-opens - this is subject to change.

THANK YOU BLACK STEER FOR CARING FOR OUR COM M UNITY!

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Ask the Doctor ?M y doct or says I h ave Obst r u ct ive Sleep Apn ea an d I am su pposed t o u se a CPAP m ach in e ever y n igh t . I h at e it ? t h e m ask is u n com f or t able, an d I get t an gled u p in t h e t u bin g. I k n ow t h at I sn or e, bu t I live alon e, so I'm n ot dist u r bin g an ybody. So, h ow im por t an t is it , r eally?

Ter r y A. Ru st in , M D

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is caused by laxity of the tissues at the back of the throat.When lying down to sleep, the tissue obst r u ct s the trachea, and you have to inhale extremely hard to overcome the obstruction. What you will experience is an attempt to inhale, but it is blocked, so you don't breathe for several seconds (apnea), and then the air gets through, usually with a loud noise. Sometimes it will wake you up, and you feel short of breath.

A CPAP machine (continuous positive airway pressure) blows air into your nose, keeping the airway open. More advanced models, called BiPAP and ASV machines, control the airflow more precisely.

Your snoring is the least of the problems caused by OSA. Research shows that untreated OSA increases the risk of heart attacks, cardiac arrhythmias and strokes. Some of the symptoms include daytime sleepiness, confusion, and irritability.

If you are more than 30 percent over your ideal body weight, the extra tissue in your neck contributes to OSA; losing weight will help, and your OSA may go away completely. An ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT) can determine if this is part of the problem, whether you are overweight or not. A few patients are candidates for surgery to widen the airway.

There is no arguing about the discomfort caused by using a CPAP machine. You can try different masks; a respiratory therapist usually is responsible for helping you find one that fits you the best.

Most CPAP models come with a humidifier. Except in extremely humid climates, a humidifier is necessary for most people; the constant air movement dries out the nose and throat.The CPAP machine can also be fitted to deliver supplemental oxygen if you have serious lung disease in addition to OSA. 12 12

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A clinician will see you regularly and evaluate your condition. The CPAP machine has a little computer in it that stores information about its function; the clinician reviews it and can tell how many hours you use it each night and the pressure the machine is exerting.

Some people with OSA will develop Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) as well. In this condition, the problem is not mechanical obstruction of the airway, it is a lack of breathing stimulus from the brain. If you have CSA, you will need a specialized CPAP machine that doesn't wait for you to take a breath.

If you live alone, being alone should be another reason for you to use your CPAP machine. People with OSA are at greater risk of heart attacks and strokes than others.

About the Author: Terry A. Rustin, MD is a summer resident of Estes Park. He recently retired after 40 years in the practice of Internal Medicine and Psychiatry.

Information provided in this article is informational only, and is not intended to be personal medical advice.

Dr. Rustin will answer general questions in this column; write to AskTheThriveDoctor@gmail.com.

Consult your personal physician regarding your own medical care.

Fundr aising

An n M ar ie Ar bo, Ch apt er FI PEO, plan t in g f low er s f r om t h e PEO f low er sale!

A Loveland chapter of PEO, a Philanthropic Educational Organization, provides scholarships and aid to help women continue their education. For over 25 years, they have raised funds via a flower sale and this year 's sale is set to be a celebration in bloom: hanging baskets, flowering pots, window boxes, and individual plants will be available. Orders must be placed by May 1st and picked up on May 12th! $27.00 each 48 plant flat or $13.50 half flat - impatiens and marigolds $6.50 each 4 1/2" pots - petunias, perilla, calibracoa, bacopa, geraniums, sweet potato vine $8.50 each 1 gallon pot - Canna, purple fountain grass $6.50 each tomato (3 varieties) $30.00 each 10" Hanging baskets $24.00 - $34.00 each Patio Pots: 10" to 15" Th e PEO f low er sale is by pr e-or der on ly, so if you w ou ld lik e t o su ppor t t h em , act n ow by con t act in g M ar y Ella Pet er son at (970) 667-6201 or em ail at m ar yella@qu est of f ice.n et . All or der s m u st be r eceived by Fr iday M ay 1st . Plan t s w ill be available f or pick u p on Tu esday M ay 12t h f r om n oon t o 5:00 p.m . at t h e Fait h Ch u r ch , 2707 Nor t h Wilson Aven u e in Lovelan d.

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Auto Aficionado

66 Dr ives a '66

by M ar k Nixon

John Thompson lives in Loveland, he is 66, and he drives a 1966 (?66) Corvette. John also owns a 2003 50th anniversary Corvette, but that is story for another day. He bought the ?66 in 1983 and had the paint and interior restored to the stock 1966 Corvette yellow and black colors, by a company in Fort Collins. This car is not a trailer queen; it is a road machine. Riding in the car is an experience.

Sitting low to the ground, the 300 horsepower 327 engine and stock side pipes roar going down the road as it picks up speed. The racing feel is alive and well in this car.

country, he enjoys playing golfing and hiking almost every week in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter with several former coworkers. A couple of years ago John and several friends journeyed to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and spent two nights at the bottom before hiking back out.

John also spends time as the treasurer of the Northern Colorado Corvette Club and assists the club with their annual Corvette car show they

sponsor at Dellenbach Motors in Fort Collins.

To lear n m or e abou t t h e clu b, visit t h eir w ebsit e at w w w.n ccc.co.

John has driven the '66 to many Corvette car shows and events in Duluth, MN, Bloomington, IL, Salt Lake City, UT, Wichita Falls, TX and others across the US. In 1994 he even drove it to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY for their grand opening.

A 2500 mile round-trip without air conditioning or a radio is an old school road trip. The ?66 has power steering which helped when they went back to the museum two more times, once in 1996 for a 1966 Corvette event called ?The Homecoming?and in 1999 for the museum?s fifth anniversary.

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Robin Har ding & t he Est es Valley Land Tr ust

Estes Park Resident

by T. A. Ru st in

Robin Harding retired to Estes Park after a career in the advertising business, expecting a quiet life of hiking, fly fishing, and enjoying the beauty of the Estes Valley. Now, a dozen years later, he is Chairman of the Board of the Estes Valley Land Trust (EVLT), and he is about as busy as he was when he was working.

Robin grew up in Mississippi; after college, he returned to help manage the family farm. Six years later, he moved to Jackson, MS ?the big city?. He took a position in the Governor 's Office of Economic Development, where his job was to persuade companies to expand or relocate to Mississippi. ?It was fun,? he said, ?but it wasn't for me.?

Every contract is different, allowing a degree of development, and prohibiting certain other uses of the land. Importantly, ownership of the land does not change, and the landowner can still sell the property? ?But the conservation easement goes with the property,? Robin noted.

The EVLT receives a significant part of its operating revenue from memberships; it now has 452 members.

Members serve on committees that evaluate potential donations, and more than 100 volunteers serve as monitors, regularly hiking the trails of the properties protected by the Land Trust to be sure there are no violations of the conservation easement.

Robin still finds time to go fishing, hiking and photographing. ?You get inactive, and you go downhill,? he cautions. He is an avid catch-and-release fly fisherman, insisting that ?a trout is too valuable to catch just once.?

Apparently, though, Robin has put that long-ago experience as a negotiator to good use as Chairman of the EVLT Board, meeting with landowners, government entities, and local ?It's amazing, the diversity of people up here,? he non-governmental organizations to protect tracts of said. ?They've chosen not just to sit, watch TV, or land from over development. read the paper, but get out and do things.? Robin is Robin is passionate about the importance of also active in his church, and from time to time he preserving the natural environment in the Estes pulls out his electric guitar and relives the days of Valley. ?There are people who would like to see classic rock and roll.

Estes grow and grow and grow,? he said. ?But that Robin is doing his part to help protect the changes why we came here. We're trying to figure environment. ?The last thing we want is to look up out how to do responsible growth, what needs to at Prospect Mountain and see a ten-story condo,? be preserved, what can be developed.? he said. ?That takes away what Estes is all about.?

The EVLT does not actually own any land; it M or e in f or m at ion abou t t h e EVLT is available on negotiates ?conservation easements? with t h eir w ebsit e, h t t ps:/ / evlan dt r u st .or g landowners to limit development on their property.

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Lovel and Resident

Linda Fr ench? Por t r aying a Passion for Dogs

by Stel Barnett

time she was a young girl, playing cello, guitar, and dancing ballet through college.

When her husband, David, surprised her with private pastel art lessons to learn to draw dogs, she realized she had a keen eye for the details as well as a passion for the subject.

Linda?s love of dogs sparked her love for painting. ?As a family, we raised guide dogs for the blind, and later I brought therapy dogs to school to work with my special needs classroom students. We have adopted abused dogs to rehabilitate. I have grown to understand the love and joy of dogs and gained an insight into their amazing souls. That feeling for dogs has now spread to all the animals I paint? cats, birds, horses, and even pigs! I strive to capture the spirit of each animal through the soft pastels, letting them come alive realistically on the suede canvas.?

Linda French?s special talent is creating commissioned animal portraits to celebrate and commemorate her clients?pets.

Lin da?s w or k an d car d lin e ar e f eat u r ed at t h e Lin coln Galler y in Lovelan d. Sh e can be r each ed at lin daf r en ch ar t @live.com or visit h er w ebsit e, Lin daFr en ch ar t .com .

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Johnstow n Resident

A Per sist ent Past or

by Bob McDonnel l

Pastor Al Schroeder is well-known in Northern Colorado. He has served at churches in Johnstown, Loveland and Wellington. In 2018, he commemorated his 60th ordination anniversary.

The 87-year-old has ?retired? twice but still works as a volunteer pastoral assistant at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Loveland.

Al?s legacy involves not on his faith and his dedication to his church and its members. This legacy, thanks to Al?s creativity, will live on in part through a project he tackled involving stained glass windows. The endeavor spans many years and two physical locations for Johnstown?s Faith Lutheran Church.

One of the first pastors at the church?s old location moved from Minnesota. He brought with him a stained-glass depiction of Jesus praying. The artwork was crated and stored in the church basement, seemingly forgotten.

As Al remembers it, in December of 1980, when he was pastoring the church, the glass became part of his life. Long-time church member, the late Lila Seele, found it when she and her daughter Kathy were cleaning at the church. Lila asked why it was not on display. ?She gets things done,? Al said of Lila, so the adventure began.

Soon after, the striking image of Jesus became a visible part of the church. Some members expressed interest in having more stained glass at the church.

Al, who is creative in many ways but never did stained glass, dove into the new glass project. In about 1981 or 1982 he took a beginning glass class.

He produced small projects like a lamp shade and small window.

create spiritually-themed windows for the old church. Topics included the Ten Commandments, baptism, communion, the birth of Jesus, a lamb and The Creation. Al sketched all the images and selected the colors for the glass. All this was accomplished in a small work area in his home?s basement.

The art from Minnesota and Al?s five pieces adorned the old church. Eventually the congregation moved to a new building west of town on Highway 60. The stained glass made the trip too. But there was a problem at the new location. Six windows were needed instead of five. Al got back to work, creating another window matching the style and theme of the others.

Al, who is a widower, is humble but proud of what people see every Sunday. ?I love doing what I do,? he said.

Al ended by stating ?You always have to have a purpose.? It seems he will continue his church work until his next retirement.

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Healthy Living

Walk ing Medit at ions

by Ph yllis Ken n em er

Walking labyrinths offer opportunities for quiet mediation and calm reflection. This spiritual movement enables us to tap into our own deep-seated wisdom and experience a sense of peace and serenity.

meaningful to the individual. The walk out along the same path is often filled with a sense of joy and gratitude. Each walk is unique. No two people have the same experience and the same person has a different experience with each walk.

The labyrinth is an ancient archetypal symbol.

Although different patterns exist, most are laid out in circular configurations. The unicursal path has many twists and turns as it leads to the center and back out again. Unlike mazes, there are no dead ends in labyrinths, so the walk is safe and unobstructed.

The Labyrinth Society sponsors an annual Worldwide Labyrinth Day on the first Saturday in May. Walk as One at 1:00pm creates a rolling wave of peaceful energy as the labyrinth is walked in each time zone around the world at 1:00 p.m.

The walk in Loveland will be at the McKee Medical Center on May 2nd. The labyrinth is near Hoffman Lake behind the hospital -- a short walk from Hoffman Drive. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Please arrive by 12:45 p.m.

There are no rules for walking labyrinths, but most people choose to start at the opening and follow the path to the center. The walk in is often used as a time for releasing the tensions and distractions of For m or e in f or m at ion abou t labyr in t h s or Walk the world in preparation for the experience of as On e f or Peace, con t act Ph yllis Ken n em er , spending time in the center. The center is a place Cer t if ied Labyr in t h Facilit at or , at for quiet contemplation in a way that is most pk k book s@com cast .n et or 970-622-0858.

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Aging with W isdom

Coping w it h t he Pandemic

by Beth Firestein, Ph.D.

This has been a startling few weeks. Just a short

3) What strategies are you using to manage the stress of the situation?

time ago no one anticipated that an extremely contagious and life-threatening virus would arise and proliferate around the world and in the U.S. It appears that we are still experiencing the first wave of the spread of the virus and as older people, we are especially vulnerable to severe and life-threatening illness caused by coronavirus.

4) What are your biggest personal concerns about the situation and how are you trying to plan for and respond to these concerns?

One of the most pressing issues for many of us is dealing with the uncertainty of the extent and duration of this pandemic and how many of us and our loved ones might be affected. With our health and our lives on the line, we have to make difficult decisions about whether to go out to appointments or social engagements, perhaps staying home and experiencing relatively drastic isolation from family, friends and society. We wonder how to get our basic needs for groceries and medical attention met if it becomes even riskier to go out.

5) How might we support one another during this difficult and frightening time?

All rights reserved Š 2020 Beth Firestein, Ph.D. About the Author: Dr. Firestein has been in full-time private practice In Loveland as a licensed psychologist since 1996. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Firestein facilities a twice monthly meeting in Loveland called "Wise Woman".

The current coronavirus pandemic also impacts our mental health. We may experience greater anxiety, fear and depression. While there are no simple answers, there is still great value in sharing our ideas and feelings and there are safe ways to maintain contact with one another, thanks to the telephone and other technologies. Let?s talk about what our fears are and what we are doing to cope with the uncertainty and ongoing threat surrounding the current pandemic.

Qu est ion s t o Con sider : 1) How are you choosing to protect yourself during this time? To what extent do you feel vulnerable to contracting the virus and possibly dying from it?

2) Are you getting any resistance, judgment or pressure around choices you make not to attend family events, not to babysit for grandchildren or other things you might choose not to do because of the situation?

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Regional Spotl ight

Calling All Camping Ent husiast s

Do you own an RV - or perhaps enjoy tent camping,?

Interested in weekend camping with a fun group that travels to locations throughout the state and regionally once a month?

Good Sams Rally. All in addition to a couple more local camping weekends, and we have luncheons and get-togethers during the winter months.

Often a few members will extend the scheduled outing by a few days. For example, last August as an option several members spent a couple days camping in Glenwood Springs en route to the Peach Festival. In addition to the Hot Springs while there we visited Aspen and Maroon Bells, Doc Holliday?s grave, etc. We then went on to Palisade and the Peach Festival for the weekend.

There is a Good Sam Chapter in Loveland that goes RV?ing monthly from May to October. In 2019, some of our weekend outings were to the Peach Festival in Palisade, a visit to Buffalo, WY, , and of course to the Colorado State

In 2020, we will camp in Livermore, CO, Gering, NE, and Riverside, WY. We will also camp at the State Rally and a couple more local camping weekends.

As an option, some members plan to attend the Nebraska State Rally prior to the Gering Campout, then spend a couple days in Kearney, NE visiting the Pioneer Village in nearby Minden, touring the Arch, and enjoying what is touted as one of the best auto museums in the West. We always find fun things to do and interesting places to visit.

Com e join u s f or a w eek en d or t w o. For f u r t h er in f or m at ion please con t act : Loretta Wilson George Ryan

970-667-3040 loretta.wilson@colostate.edu 303-710-8095 george.ryan@sbcglobal.net

Pu blish er s n ot e: Th is gr ou p is open t o an yon e in t h e Nor t h east sect or of Color ado w h o is in t er est ed in cam pin g! Th e Kick of f m eet in g f or t h e cam pin g season w ill t ak e place on Apr il 11t h at Noon in t h e back r oom at Th e Pizza Ran ch in Lovelan d. Call Lor et t a or Geor ge f or m or e in f or m at ion .

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Sw eet h ear t Sam s 2020 Cam pin g Sch edu le: May

Garden Creek RV Resort, Livermore, CO

Jun.

Robidoux RV Park, Gering, NE

Jul.

Riverside RV Park, Riverside, WY

Aug.

A&B Campground, Cheyenne, WY

Sep.

Colorado State Good Sams Rally. Pueblo, CO

Oct.

KOA Lakeside, Ft. Collins, CO

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Legal View s

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Value of Pur suing Const r uct ion Defect

If your home has construction defects, you may be tempted to make the fixes yourself or sell your home. It may seem that these are your best options. However, in most instances, it is likely in your best interest to try pursuing a construction defect claim.

There are also issues working with the builder to repair the defects. When presented with a request to fix a defect, the home builder will likely aver that a homeowner ?s problem is minor or that the problem will stabilize on its own because the house is ?settling.? Once a homeowner brings the defect to the builder ?s attention, the clock starts ticking on the time limit to sue. If a homeowner is waiting and relying on the builder ?s claims that the problems will be fixed, the time can quickly run out, meaning the homeowner will be barred from ever seeking legal relief on those defects.

A legal action intended to obtain monetary compensation from a negligent builder to fix construction defects typically does not have a greater adverse effect on property values than the existence the defects already have. This is because a homeowner has the responsibility of disclosing to prospective buyers the presence of known defects in the property, especially defects that are not readily detectable by a purchaser.

Bringing a construction defect lawsuit has tight time restrictions, so early consultation with an attorney is crucial to learn your legal rights and applicable deadlines. Complexities in the Colorado Defect Action Reform Act (CDARA) and other Colorado laws, as well as the constant changes made by the Colorado General Assembly and Colorado Judiciary, makes attorney consultation imperative.

Each construction defect lawyer at JBP is well-versed in the difficulties presented by Colorado?s challenging geological landscape and environmental conditions. JBP?s construction defect lawyers regularly represent homeowners in litigation and arbitration arising from problems before, during, and after the construction process.

Before making any decision or speaking with the builder, you should talk to an attorney who can advise you on your options and the best course of action under the circumstances. Contact us at JORGENSEN, BROWNELL & PEPIN, P.C. to arrange an initial case evaluation.

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