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EDITORIAL

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No, I’m not leaving, but I’m leaving this page

By Kevin K. VanGundy

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t was nine years ago that I began writing this monthly column in the BEACON Senior Newspaper. Often a joy and sometimes a chore, it’s always been from the heart and to the point. Also over those nine years, the BEACON has seen so much growth.

Here’s a recap: • The monthly BEACON Senior Newspaper has quadrupled in size.

• BeaconFest Boomer and Senior Fair has become the largest in the state.

• Once a small section in the BEACON, Montrose-Delta spun off into its own monthly publication.

• Our website, www.Beacon SeniorNews.com, has been awarded the best senior news site in the country three times in a row.

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painful when you love your job but less so when you absolutely love the person taking your place.

Starting next month, Cloie Sandlin, who has been with the BEACON for over seven years, will write this column. Cloie started here as an intern and has blossomed into one of the best editors I have worked with.

Yes, I’ll still be around, but most of my writing will be relegated to page 46, where I can say stupid stuff and not get myself fired. By the way, you can join me there by sending your opinions (good and bad) to: Beacon@PendantPublishing.com or PO Box 3895, Grand Junction, CO 81502 970.252.3200

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Art Partners: Changing lives through creativity

By Joyce E. Corley

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f you’re an artist, you know firsthand the therapeutic powers of art.

Art promotes creativity and builds fine motor skills, it helps you relax, engage in your work and connect with other artists. Just like art made a positive difference in your life, imagine what it can do for a young person facing stressful situations that may be out of their control. Be a mentor to youth in the community by sharing your craft and becoming an Art Partner.

Partners is a Colorado-based oneto-one mentoring program that pairs at-risk youth ages 6-17 with positive adult role models, called “senior partners.” These adult volunteers are matched with their “junior partners” based on personalities and like-interests and act as friends and advocates for disadvantaged youth who may be facing issues associated with being a victim of abuse, or living in a single-parent home or low-income household.

The Partners program originated in Denver in 1968 as a result of community members’ desires to provide guidance and support for troubled

youth so they could become productive members of society. Today, there are eight affiliates that serve over 15 Colorado counties. The local affiliate has served Delta, Montrose and Ouray counties for 31 years.

Keeping art alive The Art Partners program was an initiative that was accepted by many of the affiliates to promote the use of the arts to help channel energy into positive behavior. When the organization’s funding was cut in the late ’90s, many affiliates decided to drop the art component from their mentoring program entirely.

But because each affiliate chooses programs based on the needs of their community, Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray decided to keep it going.

“Students were given the opportunity in an open forum to express their needs,” said former Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray CEO Gayle Davidson. “Repeatedly [we] heard that there was no creative outlet in the community for students.”

Davidson, along with other interested community members, philan-

thropic groups and artists, sought funding to preserve the program. A grant from the Tony Grampsas Youth Services Program allowed them to do just that.

Art Partners matches children age 12-17 with artists and craftsmen in their community, engaging both partners in all styles of art, including acrylic, oil painting, sketching, watercolor, pastels and digital imaging and photography. Others work with nontraditional media, including gardening, equine grooming and care, jewelry making, fiber arts and car restoration.

Case Manager Lissette Riviere said that kids have a genuine interest in learning about art, improving technique and developing their talents.

“They’re still getting that one-toone mentorship but it’s focused on something they want to learn and grow in and expand their talents,” she said.

Aggie Alexander, 71, is a profes-

Art Partners matches children with artists and craftsmen in the community, engaging both partners in all styles of art.

sional acrylic artist from Mexico and senior partner to 17-year-old Diego.

Alexander is relatively new to the Partners program, having only been a senior art partner for a little over three months.

She said it’s been wonderful to see Diego come out of his shell and be able to communicate and express himself verbally as well as through color and figures. Diego has expressed plans to make art his profession.

“The mentors get just as much out of it as the kids do because it makes the mentors do their art and it makes them engage and try new things,” Riviere said.

Parental involvement and support are essential to the success of the program. Junior partner Rose, 16, and her mother, Glenda, are enthu-

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siastic about participating in the Art Partners program.

“The reason I decided to put my daughters in the program was so they could get out more, and work on their social skills, along with getting a partner that shares the same hobbies and passions,” Glenda said.

“They can pursue their hobbies and learn from someone they feel they can trust.”

Rose really enjoys photography.

While she has learned a lot about the craft already, she knows there’s still a lot she can learn from her senior partner.

“Being matched up with someone who also enjoys photography will help me learn how to take better photos and learn other techniques,” she said. “I hope that after the Art Partners program, I can pursue a career out of everything I learn, and possibly be able to help others.”

The partnerships agree to produce at least one piece to give back to Partners for its annual sale and expo during the summer.

“No money can buy the pride and sense of achievement and self-esteem of a child who successfully completes an art project, displays it in a show and then wins a ribbon or makes a sale,” Riviere said. “It’s priceless.”

How to volunteer There are about 65 art partnerships

throughout the three-county area. All levels of artistic ability and experience are welcome.

There is an ongoing need for mentors in the Partners program, with a long waiting list of kids wanting to participate. Adult mentors must pass a background check and commit to spending an average of three hours a week with their junior partners for one year. When the year is up, senior partners have the option to continue bonding with their current partner, or get involved in a new partnership.

There are no fees associated with being a partner. Partners provides training and support along with monthly outings and activities. Many local organizations support Partners by offering partnerships discounts on dining and activities.

Success of the Partners program is evidence-based.

“I love what I do,” Riviere said. “I love seeing the positive growth in the participants.”

Bob Page, 65, has been an enthusiastic senior partner for more than 20 years. He

keeps in touch with some of his past junior partners, one of whom is currently serving our country overseas in Iraq with the U.S. Army.

“He was a great kid,” Page said. “I helped change his life, and in turn, he changed my life and the lives of my family.”

In addition to working with his 9-year-old junior partner, Page helps plan and organize Partners’ annual golf tournament.

“I love being able to make a difference in these kids’ lives,” Page said. “When I see a kid prosper and do well in school and in life, it just makes me feel good.”

For more information about becoming a senior partner, call 249-1116 or visit www.partners-west.org. You can also stop by the Partners office: 315 S. Seventh St. in Montrose, and 511 E. 10th St. in Delta. ■

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Cover Photo: Partners Case Manager Julianne Johnson with two junior partners, Bailey, left, and Megan, right, at the Church of Art Gallery in Hotchkiss.

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In the 1970s, the Anders Brothers often featured all three brothers.

From left: John, Jerry and Larry at one of many performances at the Montrose Elks Lodge.

Turning down the amps:

Anders Brothers choose a quieter life after 50 years of entertainment

By Bob Cox

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arry and Jerry Anders were only 6 years old when their older brother, John, started teaching them to play the guitar.

Although the identical twins were accustomed to being the center of attention, they had no idea they were destined to keep people dancing for more than 50 years.

Getting big Inspired and encouraged by John and their parents, they played “This Old House” in a local talent contest and won.

“Our parents helped us by encouraging us to get up in front of a crowd. They pushed us and made us better,” Jerry said.

By the time the boys were 10, they were regulars at local talent shows.

But while Johnny taught them how to play a guitar, nobody ever taught them to read music. They still rely on the exceptional ability to play by ear.

When the boys were 16, the Anders Brothers became an official band.

John and a drummer, whose name has since been forgotten by the boys,

hit it big when they played at Fats and Slats, a 3.2 beer joint in Ridgway.

The owners found it challenging to have the young men play because they weren’t old enough to drink, but they were popular.

Ken Wolford recalled going to see them at Fat and Slats. Later they became close friends and Wolford worked as a roadie occasionally, helping them set up and take down their equipment.

The band members never considered themselves professionals until the brothers’ uncle Charles flew John to Nucla in his private airplane to sign a contract to perform at the 1967 Nucla High School Prom.

They played at other then-notorious places like the Ramble Inn in Gunnison and Giacino’s Pizza Parlor in Montrose. Over the years they played at Arcadia, LeCave and Mary’s Cafe in Montrose.

Turning down jobs; turning up the music The Twins, as they are known to most of their long-time fans, graduated from high school in 1968. They

both received baseball scholarships to Northwestern Oklahoma State University and were scouted by several pro teams.

They were on their way home from college when they were offered jobs teaching and coaching in Gunnison.

But they decided to pursue a music career instead.

John opted out of that decision for the most part, but still played with them at local venues. He is now a successful real estate broker and runs a professional recording studio.

“We hired an agent,” Larry said.

“Not long after that he called and said he had us booked for several gigs up in the Northwest. We hooked on to our little trailer and headed out.”

Their first gig was in Fruitland, Idaho.

“I remember when we got paid for that job,” Jerry said. “It was $1,000 in cash. We went back to the hotel and threw all that cash on the bed. We couldn’t believe we had that much money.”

Drummer John Wolcott spent about six years traveling with them throughout Oregon, Washington and Montana.

In addition to playing in venues across the western U.S., they played in British Columbia, Canada and Baltimore, Maryland. They returned home for special gigs at the Montrose Elks Lodge and Redstone Castle. The Anders Brothers estimate that they have played at the Montrose Elks Lodge at least 200 times over the years. They recalled their first performances in the old building, which is now occupied by City of Montrose offices.

Following one of their performances, one Elks member noted that they had to open all the windows to keep the lodge cool. As a result, they received numerous complaints about the loud

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music. He used that opportunity to promote the idea of purchasing a new building east of town.

Celebrity status In the mid ’70s, the Anders Brothers functioned as an opening act for some big-name personalities in Las Vegas and they played for special crowds in Hong Kong.

For several years, the band shared billing with nationally known bands at the Olathe Corn Festival, a venue they consider to be home. They fronted for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, LeAnn Rimes, Randy Travis and Joe Diffie. Despite having shared the stage with these celebrities, the twins said that the most special gigs have been those close to home, especially when they play for the Wool Growers and Cattlemen’s Association banquets.

“It’s hard to remember all the places we have played,” Larry said.

He recalled some special memories from when the band played at the Big Barn in Ridgway and had Daryl Hannah join them on stage. They played for Ralph and Ricky Lauren at the Double RL Ranch near Ridgway and for Tom Friedkin at the Sleeping Indian Ranch.

“We were always running into celebrities and CEOs of big corporations,” Jerry said. “Sometimes it was overwhelming, but our parents and

where we came from enabled us to let people know about our small town values and, you know, they put on their pants the same way we do.”

Ready to relax Although music has always been their passion, Larry and Jerry went on to lead separate careers after all. Larry is in semi-retirement after working for a local engineering company for many years and later for the Montrose County Road and Bridge Division. Jerry ran the family farm for several years and now works for the City of Montrose.

While they will still play on occasion, the Anders Brothers have decided to turn down the amplifiers and settle into a quieter life—no more bars and taverns and no more long trips to anywhere except down memory lane.

Jerry is still playing his jazz Fender bass guitar he bought from J.B. Hart Music in Grand Junction in 1966 and Larry still plays lead on his Fender Thinline Telecaster that he bought in 1968.

While the twins are looking at 50 years of playing, drummer Ted Cole, who joined the band in 1981, is quick to note that he has been with the band for 36 of those years, and counting. But he, too, is ready to relax.

“It’s been a real rush,” Jerry said. ■

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Don’t let accessibility issues ruin your computer experience Talking Digital, By Adam Cochran

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y friend, who used to conquer the BolderBoulder every year, welcomed me into his house by exclaiming, “Guess what? I walked sixtenths of a mile today!”

keyboard, which use internal physical switches to make electronic contacts, which means you have to press more deliberately (not necessarily harder) on the keys to produce a character.

I gave him a congratulatory hug. Besides being my friend, he’s my former church and scout leader, so I made a special house call to help him with a handful of computer problems.

Vision troubles Both Windows and Macintosh computers have numerous accessibility options that enable the user to change colors, font sizes and the contrast of the screen. There’s even a built-in feature that magnifies the cursor. But sometimes the size of the screen itself is the problem. People with macular degeneration may have a limited field of vision, and zooming in doesn’t help. I have a handful of clients who have replaced their computer monitor with a 42-inch or larger television screen, which can be purchased for less than $300 if you shop around.

My friend’s computer issues weren’t due to viruses or failing hardware. They were all related to struggles he was having as he attempted to use the device through his advancing Parkinson’s disease.

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Parkinson’s or other tremors Holding the mouse still and clicking the button is often impossible for someone with severe tremors. For those experiencing a loss of hand control or general dexterity issues, I recommend replacing the typical mouse with a trackball-style mouse. Trackballs enable the user to move the mouse and click the buttons independently without accidentally moving the cursor or icons while attempting to click.

Dexterity issues Most computer users prefer as much sensitivity as they can get in their keyboards, as higher sensitivity means faster typing. For someone with dexterity issues, however, modern keyboards can lead to as much time spent deleting as typing. A better option is a mechanical

Vision impairment Windows and Macintosh both have built-in screen reading software that verbally dictates text on the screen. For blind users, there are software programs and specialized computers that can be operated without a mouse or monitor, but if basic vision impairment is the problem, built-in options should be sufficient.

I encourage you to explore the features built into your computer, as they can simplify a number of tasks. On Windows machines, look for the “Ease of Access Center.” Macintosh calls it “Accessibility.” (As a bonus tip, most smartphones have similar options.)

I guarantee that there are settings that will help you enjoy a more custom computer experience. ■

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ASK THE OLD BAG Advice Column for the Over 50 Crowd

By Gayle Lagman-Creswick Dear Old Bag: I’m a widow of two years and have been dating a guy who is a widower of three years. I really like him, but he has very specific criteria for his next mate—looks, body size, sense of humor—and most recently he mentioned he doesn’t want anyone he might have to take care of financially.

While I have enough money to take care of myself, I don’t have investments that pay much, and I don’t have enough to travel the world. I told him the truth, and I haven’t heard from him since. Should I contact him or let him go? Signed, Missing Him Dear Missing Him: I say let him go.

He is looking for a good business deal and you are looking for love. There are legal ways of doing a prenup that could spell out these details; however, it sounds like he is looking for a good horse to buy, and you are not it. Move on to find true love. I’m not saying money is not important—it’s just not number one in my book. We all have criteria for a partner in our head, and when we’re dating we are constantly weighing those criteria. One of my requirements is that the person values the relationship above all else.

I believe if the relationship is solid, the rest will fall into place. Good luck, OB Dear Old Bag: I’m finding that you can be married to a guy for 50 years only to find out that you don’t like him very much. It’s a low blow to come to that realization at my ripe old age of 69. We have always agreed on most important things, but we have different opinions on politics (to the point where I get so frustrated that I have to leave the room) and whether or not you should interfere in your adult children’s lives. Recently, he gave some advice to our married son and now he and his

wife are not speaking to us. He has changed from a reasonable guy to a bully. I have considered leaving him.

What do you think? Signed, Wife

Dear Wife: Marital problems are tough at any age, but especially hard after you have invested 50 years into it. It’s possible there could be a medical reason for this, such as a small stroke, medication reactions, other brain changes, etc. It’s also possible that this could just be a part of aging—they say you don’t change a whole lot as you age, but you usually become more of what you are and have been. So if you’re someone who likes to advise your kids, you may want to advise them more as you grow older. See what I mean? Get him in for a good medical checkup, including a mental health inventory.

Talk to your doctor about the changes. Don’t give up on this 50-year relationship just yet. Good luck. OB Dear Old Bag: I have a huge pet peeve. A few people in the retirement community where I live flip out as some of the residents lose a few of their abilities. They want them immediately shipped off to the health center and out of their sight! What is wrong with people? They act as if disability is contagious. My granddaughter is coming to visit and she is in a wheelchair with MS. I can just hear those yappers when I take my wheelchair-bound granddaughter into the dining room.

What happened to “There but for the grace of God go I?” Signed, Ticked Off Dear Ticked: I don’t think there’s anything you can do to change those folks, except pray for them. Hold your head high and give thanks that you are not like that! OB ■

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LAUGHING MATTERS Anniversary

The medical clinic

Submitted by Bob Breazeale

Submitted by Jan Weeks

Two women are having coffee. The first woman says, “You know, Sunday is my 17th wedding anniversary.”

An old geezer became very bored in retirement and decided to open a medical clinic. He put a sign up outside that said: “Dr. Geezer’s Clinic. Get your treatment for $500. If not cured, get back $1,000.”

The second woman replies, “Congratulations! Say, which one is that? I know gold is the 50th and silver is the 25th.”

The first woman says, “It’s the maritime anniversary. When I married him, I thought he looked like a dreamboat.

Now he looks like a tugboat.”

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Children gobble Easter candy Robins eat whatever’s handy April, month of modest means survives on worms and jellybeans.

Dr. Young, a recent medical school graduate who was positive that this old geezer didn’t know beans about medicine, thought this would be a great opportunity to get $1,000. So he went to Dr. Geezer’s clinic, complaining that he’d lost all taste in his mouth.

When Dr. Geezer heard this, he said, “Nurse, please bring medicine from box 22 and put three drops in Dr. Young’s mouth.”

The nurse administered the medicine

and Dr. Young instantly spat it out. “This is gasoline!” he cried.

“Congratulations!” said Dr. Geezer. “You’ve got your taste back. That will be $500.”

A few days later, Dr. Young comes back to try to recover his money.

“I have lost my memory,” he said. “I can’t remember anything.”

“Nurse,” said Dr. Geezer, “Please bring medicine from box 22 and put three drops in the patient’s mouth.”

But Dr. Young was onto him.

“Oh, no you don’t,” he said. “That’s gasoline!”

“Congratulations!” said Dr. Geezer.

“You’ve got your memory back. That will be $500.”

By now, Dr. Young had lost $1,000 and was angry. He stewed for a while, then returned to Dr. Geezer’s a few days later.

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“My eyesight has become weak,” he complained. “I can hardly see anything!”

“Well, I don’t have any medicine for that,” Dr. Geezer admitted. “Here’s your $1,000 back.” And he handed Dr. Young a $10 bill.

“But this is only $10!” cried Dr. Young.

“Congratulations!” said Dr. Geezer.

“You got your vision back! That will be $500.”

One mistake Submitted by Donna Romero

A guy walks into a bar, sits down, and orders a drink. The man on the stool next to him has clearly had a few and is wallowing in self-pity.

The man turns to him mournfully, jabs his finger toward the floor, and says, “You see this floor? I laid it! I quarried the stone, poured the concrete and fitted the tiles! But do they call me ‘Jack the floor layer?’ No!”

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Puzzled, the first guy sips his beer and nods. Indignant, the second man pounds his fist on the bar.

Now it was my turn to be silent. Embarrassed, I said, “Well, come and get me.”

“You see this bar?” he says. “I built this bar! I cut down the tree, hewed the wood, sanded and varnished it! But do they call me ‘Jack the bar builder?’ No!”

“I will,” he said. “As soon as I convince this cop that I didn’t steal your damn car!”

Despairing, he cradled his head in his hands and muttered, “But you kiss one goat…”

Cheapskate Submitted by Bob Breazeale

My car keys weren’t in my pockets.

Suddenly I realized I must have left them in the car. Frantically, I headed for the grocery store parking lot.

On John and Mary’s seventh anniversary, John happened to be out of town on business. To make matters worse, he was known as the town tightwad and had never given Mary anything except the time of day. She was feeling depressed, but then she got a letter in the mail from her husband.

My husband has scolded me many times for leaving the keys in my car’s ignition. He’s always afraid that the car could be stolen. As I looked around the parking lot, I realized he was right.

“I’m so sorry that I can’t be home for our anniversary,” John wrote. “We’ll do the town and celebrate when I get back. I love you. P.S., I’ve enclosed a check for you.”

The car was nowhere to be found! I immediately called the police. I gave them my location, confessed that I had left my keys in the car and told them that it had been stolen.

But when Mary looked at the check, she saw it was made out for 1,000 kisses.

Missing car keys Submitted by Betty Ruth

Then I made the most difficult call of all... to my husband.

“I left my keys in the car and it’s been stolen,” I said.

There was a moment of silence. I thought the call had been disconnected, but then I heard his voice.

“Are you kidding me?” he barked.

“I dropped YOU off!”

“That cheapskate,” she said. “He can’t even send me some money for a present.”

Now both depressed and angry, Mary gets an idea. She writes a note at the bottom of his letter and sends it back.

“I can’t wait for you to get home so we can celebrate,” her note reads.

“I love you very much. P.S., the mailman cashed your check for me this morning.” ■

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Growing up is Optional

Experience the magic of Disney

By Diana Barnett

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loved “The Mickey Mouse Club,” and every Sunday evening, my family gathered around the television to watch “Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color”—even though on our set, it was in black and white.

What kid didn’t want to visit a Disney theme park after seeing the wildlife adventures, the spinning teacups and Sleeping Beauty’s castle on TV? Fast-forward a few decades, and my husband and I finally made the trip to Orlando to spend a week with my aunt and uncle at their timeshare at Walt Disney World. They

Diana and Brad with the Mad Hatter

had been there many times before, chaperoning students from the high school where they both worked on science-class field trips where they spent several days behind the scenes observing the physics of Disney World.

Like most visitors, my aunt and uncle fell in love with the magic. This past summer marked my aunt’s 56th trip, so we knew we were in knowledgeable hands.

Lodging Disney World covers more than 43-square miles and includes four theme parks and numerous on-site accommodations, ranging from modest motel rooms to luxury resort suites.

(For the young and adventurous, there are also campgrounds, which is the least expensive option.)

Each resort is an experience itself.

Explore the halls of the All-Star Movies Resort and look up to see statues of Disney characters tower over you. Or relax in the pool accented with waterfalls, fountains and greenery at the Wilderness Lodge. With over 30 lodging options to choose from, it’s important to do some thorough research to get the most from your experience.

Don’t be intimidated by the high-tech MagicBand, the

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computerized Disney wristband programmed to serve as your hotel room key and pass to the theme parks.

You can also use it to pay for meals and Disney memorabilia.

The cost of staying on Disney grounds is well worth the price, as it includes easy transportation to theme parks, resorts and anywhere within the complex via shuttles.

Inside the parks Even though shuttles can take you everywhere, there’s still a lot of ground to cover inside the park, which can require a lot of walking and waiting in lines. But scooters are almost as common as strollers within the park and can be rented by the day or week. They also fit easily on shuttles.

(Another perk is that individuals using scooters or wheelchairs usually have a separate entrance to most park rides, allowing immediate access to ride seating for you and those with whom you are Caption: traveling.)

It’s important to have a strategy for visiting the

parks. Of course, you’ll want to see them all. Day passes to the parks are less expensive the more days you attend. We planned on spending five full days at Disney. That way, we had a day reserved for each park, and an extra day to spend a little more time exploring the grounds or relaxing at the resort.

One tool we found to be essential in our planning is the Magic Guide for Disney World app. Download it on your smartphone and you’ll have all the information you need to plan your trip and navigate through the resort, including detailed maps and information on each theme park, wait

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www.BeaconSeniorNews.com Mansion, ride on a riverboat and take a daring drop down Space Mountain. Observe the flawless detail of the animated characters in the Enchanted Tiki Room and It’s a Small World.

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Don’t miss 3D movies, after-dark experiences and special shows, such as Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, where classic Disney characters sing and perform in front of the castle at various times throughout the day.

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times for rides and events, dining opportunities with prices and, most importantly, restroom locations.

For a sweet treat, seek out Sunshine Tree Terrace or Aloha Isle and get yourself a Dole Whip, a highly acclaimed frozen soft-serve dessert.

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We visited Magic Kingdom, the busiest park (and my favorite), on the first day while we were full of excitement and energy. Because this park is the most child-oriented, wait times are longer. But with day passes, you have access to a number of “Fast Passes,” which allow you to move ahead to a much shorter line and reserve spots for a particular time at shows and events.

We visited Hollywood Studios on day two, which brought back memories of all the movies and TV shows we love. With classic movie-themed shops and experiences and thrill rides, such as the Muppet Vision 3D, Twilight Zone’s Tower of Terror and the Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster featuring Aerosmith, Hollywood Studios brings the wonders of cinema to life. Learn more about Walt Disney and his creative ventures in Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream, a museum experience filled with multimedia stories and artifacts telling the story of the man behind the magic.

Here you can meet the Disney princesses, Mickey and Minnie, and other favorite characters.

For thrills, visit the Haunted

We enjoyed lunch at the ’50s Prime Time Café, where we ate sitting in a convertible while watching black-andwhite reruns.

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Animal Kingdom If you love nature and wildlife, you’ll enjoy Animal Kingdom, Disney’s educational zoological theme park, which is centered around the Tree of Life, a 14-story, 50-foot-wide tree, symbolizing the significance of all living things and their place in the Circle of Life. Take one of the trails that meanders through this area to view a tapestry of 325 animals carved into the bark of this

massive tree.

Discover the wonders of many living creatures, such as elephants, giraffes, gorillas, butterflies and more. Sit in on shows featuring beloved characters from movies such as “The Lion King,” “Jungle Book” and “Finding Nemo.”

There’s still your share of thrill rides, such as Expedition Everest and Kali River Rapids, though they seem to be a bit tamer than some in the other parks.

Epcot Center Our tour guides saved what they considered the best for last. Epcot is where you can travel to other countries or explore outside earth’s boundaries without ever leaving the park.

Lucky for us, Epcot was hosting the International Food and Wine Festival while we were there, which is held annually in October and November. We definitely saw more scooters and fewer strollers in this park.

After touring Spaceship Earth, Epcot’s trademark giant geosphere, we worked our way around the international circle of delights—country pavilions that offer amazing samples of food and wine. Meet Disney characters in their native countries—like Belle in France and Jasmine in Morocco. You can also get into mischief with Donald Duck in Mexico and sing along with Mary Poppins in the UK. For those who appreciate flora and fauna, the landscaping here—as in all the theme parks—is absolutely beautiful.

Disney World is not just for kids and young families. With easy transportation, technology and the variety of senior-friendly amenities, it’s a great place to visit and humor your inner child.

Walt Disney understood it perfectly when he said, “Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional.” ■

DISNEY WORLD MUST-SEES Must-sees at the Magic Kingdom: • Sleeping Beauty’s Castle • Jungle Cruise • Pirates of the Caribbean • Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room • Country Bear Jamboree • The Haunted Mansion • Liberty Square Riverboat & Tom Sawyer Island • It’s a Small World • The Hall of Presidents

Must-sees at Hollywood Studios: • Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!

• Muppet* Vision 3D • The Great Movie Ride • Star Wars Launch Bay • Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage • Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream Fantasmic!

Must-sees at Animal Kingdom: • Kilimanjaro Safaris—a ride on an open-sided vehicle and a chance to see African animals on the savannah terrain of the Africa area • Festival of the Lion King— live music, dancing and acrobatics in a theater-inthe-round setting

Must-sees at Epcot Center: • Living with the Land • The Seas with Nemo & Friends • Soarin’—an amazing ride from the perspective of a drone

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But in an attempt to maintain my pride, I’ll say, “Let’s pretend that I had absolutely no idea what you just said. Explain it to me in plain English.”

I know the work she’s doing is more complex and profound than the way I’ve asked her to explain it, but she relays the information in a way she knows I can handle for now.

This is the way it is with God sometimes. He communicates through the Bible on such an advanced level, that sometimes it’s hard to keep up. Many times the core of our problems is our inability to know and understand God’s ways.

The Lord said in Isaiah 55:9, “For as heaven is higher than earth, so My ways are higher than your ways, and

My thoughts than your thoughts.”

Because God works from a divine perspective, there are times we must simply trust His goodness and faithfulness and realize He will show us only what we can handle at the moment.

When we get frustrated when plans go awry, it’s important for us to think that perhaps God has something else in mind for us. When we think our prayers are going unanswered, it just might not be time for Him to reveal His plan to us because it won’t make sense to us at the time.

God’s ways are bigger than our thoughts. His thoughts, His ways and His plans are on a higher level than our own thought process. Therefore, when He does show us a little bit of His plan, the timing might surprise us. However, we must understand that if God is asking us to do something surprising, difficult or different, He is working with our lives in a way that we might not even be able to imagine. ■

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n its third year, the Montrose United Methodist Church community garden creates a welcoming space for community and church to share the joys of gardening; maximize food budgets; and grow healthy, fresh and delicious food.

Located at 637 S. First St. in Montrose, the garden will be open from May 14 to November 12. It contains 18 raised bed plots, available in different sizes, including ADA-compliant plots for wheelchair gardeners.

Plots are available on a first-come,

first-serve basis. Irrigation water is included in the plot fee and the use of natural compost is encouraged. The gardens will use organic pest/weed control and fertilization.

Gardeners of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Beginners can research techniques using books from the “lending library” and mentors will be available to assist.

For more information about the garden or to purchase a plot, contact Lorie at 513-226-6006. ■

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Starvin’ Arvin’s: the Holy Grail of handcrafted comfort food

By Christine Feller

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hat does comfort food mean to you? Is it Mom’s or Grandma’s handcrafted recipes? A warm and welcoming family atmosphere? How about affordability?

Starvin’ Arvin’s has all that and then some. This is one of those homegrown Western Slope institutions that makes a local wonder how long it’s been around. For loyal biscuit and gravy fans, this is the Holy Grail. The only things bigger than the biscuits are the homemade cinnamon rolls.

Owner Arvan Jeffry Leany, who goes by Jeff, spends significant time in his restaurants, chatting up smiling guests and even helping bus tables.

Leany started the business in 1983 at age 22. The first restaurant was Starvin’ Arvin’s Big Biscuit, located in

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the Redlands Marketplace shopping center in Grand Junction. The name gave away the size of the biscuits, which are still handmade today from a recipe by Leany’s mom, Donetta.

Her green chili recipe is also used daily. Leany’s 82-year-old father, Arvan, still helps out here and there.

The second Starvin’ Arvin’s opened on Horizon Drive in Grand Junction in 1986. The logo, a cartoonish figure wearing a tall chef’s hat and licking his chops, was designed the same year by a Mesa College student.

Things snowballed quickly from there—Leany opened more locations in Montrose (1989), Delta (1996), Fruita (1997) and Clifton (2002), and Pufferbelly Station, which opened in 1989.

Each restaurant has its own special characteristics. The Clifton

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The restaurants focus on using local, quality ingredients. In season, Jeff’s family recipes, as well as freshLeany harvests his homegrown Enground hamburger patties. glish cucumbers, melons and squash, Feedback from guests is a key and buys locally whenever possible. factor in the restaurants’ continued It’s also the perfect locale for diners appeal to Western Slope residents. seeking salads that don’t use pre“We want to blow [customers] cut, bagged lettuce—many types of away,” Leany said. “Our guests are whole lettuce heads are processed the bosses!” by hand and mixed for salad greens Starvin’ Arvin’s menu is varied and with depth. All the dressings are economical. There are $2, $4 and $6 made from scratch. breakfast standards, and dinner speBakers arrive at 5 a.m. to make the cials from $7.29-$8.99. You can find bread for French toast, their famous crispy, hand-breaded chicken filets biscuits, sandwich buns and cinnaand beer-batter cod, among other mon rolls. Strawberry, raspberry and seafood, but the breakfast items in peach jams and jellies are all canned particular stand out. in the kitchen.

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REGION 10 Education & Activities

Events will be held at Region 10, 300 N. Cascade Ave. in Montrose, unless stated otherwise. Registration is required. All sessions are free.

For details and to register, call 765-3123 or 765-3127.

AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCES FOR COLORADO (ADRC) MEETINGS This is a collaboration of businesses, community members and caregivers that serve and work with the aging and disabled populations. Anyone serving these populations is encouraged to join the meetings held the second Tuesday monthly, alternating between Delta and Montrose. The next meeting is April 11 at 9:30 a.m. at Grand Mesa Oncology, Delta. Call 765-3123 for more details.

SUPPORT GROUPS • Caregiver Support & Networking Group Montrose meets on the first Wednesday and the third Thursday monthly from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Region 10. Call 275-2138.

• Caregiver Support & Networking Group Ridgway meets on the second Tuesday monthly from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Library. Call 275-2138.

• Kinship Connections Support Group is for individuals raising children that are not their own. Group meets monthly from 6-8 p.m. on the first Thursdays at Region 10. Call 765-3127.

LEADER EFFECTIVENESS TRAINING Successful businesses know the importance of investing in high-performing employees and moving them into leadership roles within the company, but few business owners actually know how to develop leaders. Region 10’s Small Business Resource Center is hosting a three-day leadership training on April 13, 14 and 21. The cost is $395.

APRIL 8 Senior Prom Boot-scoot and boogie the afternoon away at the ADRC Senior Prom for Delta County residents over the age of

50. This year’s theme is “Classic Country.” Entertainment will be provided by Beth Williams. The free prom will also feature a light lunch, dessert, corsages and boutonnieres and photos. The event takes place from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Delta High School gymnasium. No RSVP is required. To learn more, call Amy Rowan at 765-3123.

BEYOND THE BASICS OF ESTATE PLANNING Join the attorneys of Brown & Brown, PC, and learn about the differences between will and trust estate plans and how to protect your assets, heirs, special needs children and pets through specialized trusts. Learn how a will or trust can be used with powers of attorney to ensure your wishes are followed and your specific goals accomplished.

Seminars are from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and take place in Delta and Montrose.

• April 10 – Region 10 • April 17 – Delta County Memorial Hospital Oncology Center APRIL 25 Fourth annual Caregiver Summit The Caregiver Summit seeks to give area caregivers an opportunity to connect with others while gaining new insight into this rewarding yet challenging role. Respite care with health care professionals will take place at the same time to provide the person in your care an opportunity to socialize and have some fun. In-home respite care by trained staff is available as well. This great event takes place from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Grace Community Church, 16371 Woodgate Rd., Montrose. The cost is $15 each for caregiver and care recipient. Preregistration is required. The registration deadline is April 11. Call 765-3125 or visit www. region10.net. ■

Elder Abuse Awareness campaign: April focuses on powers of attorney

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egion 10 Community Living Services and our community partners launched a campaign in March intended to raise awareness of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation on the Western Slope. This campaign, which runs through June, features community education sessions held in Delta, Montrose, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Ouray and San Miguel counties. This effort is designed to help aging adults and their caregivers and family members understand what elder abuse is, how to recognize it, how to prevent it, and what to do when it happens.

In April, the campaign focuses on legal issues, such as powers of attorney, and will discuss the different types and what to consider when choosing an agent to serve as your powers of attorney.

For more information on April events, visit www.facebook.com/ElderAbuseWesternSlope.

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Montrose/Delta Calendar APRIL 2 Spring concert The Montrose Community Band presents “Dance the Night Away,” a free concert beginning at 3 p.m. in the Montrose Pavilion. With a mix of polkas, waltzes, rags, a tango, a cha-cha and big band favorites, it’s sure to be a pleasant evening of dancing and toe tapping.

APRIL 3 Talk and Tangle Yarn Sponsored by the Delta Library and open to all, this is a group of knitters and crocheters who get together to talk and work on individual projects. Call the library at 399-7876 to learn more.

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APRIL 4 “Total Solar Eclipse—USA!” On August 21, a total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of the contiguous 48 states for the first time since 1979.

Join veteran eclipse chaser Art Trevena at a free meeting of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society at 7 p.m. in the Centennial Room, 24 S. Uncompahgre St. Trevena will explain eclipse phenomena, the path of this total solar eclipse, how to view it safely and how to enjoy this rare event. To learn more, visit www.BlackCanyonAstronomy.com or call 856-7716.

APRIL 7 A history of quiltmaking Nationally recognized quiltmaker, artist, author and teacher Gail Garber will present “Quiltmakers and Their Influences on Our Lives: a History Lesson” on at Friendship Hall. The public is invited to this lecture, which begins at 6 p.m. and is sponsored by Black Canyon Quilt Show, Inc. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door.

APRIL 8 Art exhibition and literary event “Beyond the Story” is an art exhibition featuring pieces created from altered books. The exhibit is open from 10–3 p.m. at the Montrose Events Center.

APRIL 14 National Health Care Decisions Day Modern medicine can do amazing things, but that can also require some very difficult decisions. Learn about the importance of advance care planning.

Join Regional Palliative and End-ofLife Care Coordinator of Volunteers of America Tom Smith as he explains the benefits of advance care planning. It’s a vital step to take, as your loved ones can’t act on your wishes unless they know what they are. It all starts with a conversation about your values and experiences, and although it can be scary at first, it’s a wonderful gift for the people who care about you. Materials and resources for making your own advance directive will be provided. This free program will be held at Proximity Space in Montrose. Call 275-1220 to learn more.

APRIL 14–15 Film festival The San Juan Independent Film Festival has partnered with Telluride MountainFilm to showcase a wide range of films at the Montrose Pavilion that will inspire, entertain, inform and empower.

Two exciting days of films and events include a VIP party to meet and greet with filmmakers, family-friendly programming, film discussion, an after party and concessions. The festival runs from 12–11 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.–11 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are available at www.sanjuanfilmfest.com.

APRIL 15 Folk music Healthy Rhythm Music Services presents “Justin Evan Thompson: An Evening of Folk Music,” live at the Healthy Rhythm Community Art Gallery. The show is limited to 40 VIP seats, purchase of which includes admission to a private meet-and-greet with Justin Evan Thompson and his band. General Admission standing room-only spaces are also available. Visit www.healthyrhythm.net to purchase tickets.

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APRIL 16 Non-denominational service The 23rd annual Community “Sonrise” Service, held at the Montrose Pavilion, is a non-denominational event on Easter Sunday. The event includes a special message and music, and begins at 6:30 a.m. Hot coffee and pastries are available. Dress warmly and bring a chair for this uplifting event.

APRIL 20 BeaconFest Boomer & Senior Fair The BEACON Senior Newspaper is having a party and you’re invited. The 17th annual BeaconFest Boomer & Senior Fair will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in Grand Junction. This year’s BeaconFest features an exciting lineup of entertainment, free food, lively semi¬nars and informational booths from senior-related agencies and businesses. Admission is free. Thousands of dollars worth of door prizes will be given away. A special ceremony will be held at 12:50 p.m. announcing the winner for this year’s Volunteer of the Year award and honoring nominees.

For more information, call 243-8829.

APRIL 21–22 “Cinderella” Natasha Pyeatte’s “Cinderella” delights audiences with the beauty and majesty of classical ballet, wrapped in the promise of happily ever after and generously sprinkled with a dose of humor.

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and costumes make this production a delight for all ages. Featuring more than 200 dancers from the region who participate in the Weehawken Dance program, the show is staged at the Montrose Pavilion. Friday’s performance is from 6–9 p.m. Saturday’s is from 2–5 p.m. Tickets range from $8–$30 and are available by calling 318-0150 or at www.weehawkenarts.org/ performances.

Alpine Photography Club meets at 7 p.m. April 11 in room 106 at Colorado Mesa University Montrose. There will be a presentation about wedding and portrait photography. Call 316-1401 for details.

APRIL 26 A Taste of Colorado The Bridges & The Liquor Store, both located in Montrose, host A Taste of Colorado at 5:30 p.m. at The Bridges.

This social event features all-local fare, including local spirits, wine, beer and food. Vendors will pair signature cocktails, beers and wine with food grown and raised in this region. The cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the door.

Tickets are available at www.bcbgc.org/ a-taste-of-colorado. Proceeds benefit The Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club. To learn more, email liz@theliquorstore4u. com or eric@montrosebridges.com.

Black Canyon Classics Car Club meets monthly on the first Tuesday.

The club is open to all ages interested in classic cars, street rods, trucks and other vehicles. For meeting time and location, call 249-6051.

APRIL 29 Color fun run/walk Join Colorado West Christian School at Cerise Park as supporters run, walk and jog to raise funds! This is an untimed fun run/walk featuring a 5K course.

Throughout the course, participants will experience color splash zones where they’ll be doused in color and end with a final color toss celebration! Check in starts at 9 a.m. The run begins at 10 a.m. Registration includes a race bib, color packet, and t-shirt. Visit www. goo.gl/Tm3jnt to register.

APRIL 30 “Out of This World” This concert by the Valley Symphony at the Montrose Pavilion will take you out of this world with music inspired by space. Some of the music featured is from “Star Trek,” “Star Wars,” and Mars and Jupiter from Gustav Holst’s “The Planets.” Tickets are available at www.valleysymphony.net. ■

Black Canyon Camera Club meets monthly from 11 a.m. to noon on the second Tuesday at the First Church of God, 1102 Howard St. in Delta. Stay from noon to 1 p.m. for a workshop.

Visit www.blackcanyoncameraclub.org or call 399-3674 for details.

Delta Hubwheelers Square Dance Club hosts dances from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 29.

The Friday dance will be held in the Aerobics Room at the Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 531 N. Palmer St. in Delta. Saturday’s dance will be a graduation dance for students from our latest square dancing class, and will be held at Garnet Mesa Elementary School cafeteria. Dances are mainstream with plus tips. Round dances are to recordings. Bring refreshments to share at

intermission. For more information, call 856-4187 or 773-4495.

Montrose Amateur Radio Club meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the third Friday at the Olathe Community Center. Call 417-6142 Montrose Pavilion Dance Club hosts dances at the Montrose Pavilion from 7:30 -11 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Enjoy great music, snacks and refreshments.

Dancers of all ages are welcome. Please bring a snack to share. Cost is $5. Call 252-7172.

Montrose Women’s Club meets for monthly luncheons at noon on the third Monday, September through May. All Montrose area women are invited to attend. For location and more information, call 275-3336.

San Juan Dance Club meets at the Lion’s Club House in Montrose from 6:45-8 p.m. every Thursday. Enjoy two hours of fun and free dance. For details, call Ron at 708-8333.

Western Slope 4 Wheelers meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesdays at the Montrose Rod & Gun Club’s indoor range, 1211 6450 Road in Montrose. Call 275-0754.

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Local nurses honored with prestigious nomination Delta County Memorial Hospital employees nominated three of their fellow nurses awards at March 4’s Western Colorado Nightingale Awards Banquet, held at Colorado Mesa University. The nominees were Lisa Waddington, Amy Culpepper and Kathy Akers. Waddington was nominated for her work in implementing the Stepping On program, which helps improve mobility for seniors. Culpepper was nominated for her mentoring skills for new nurses and students in the hospital’s emergency department. Akers, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), was nominated for her work with the Colorado Association for Nurse Anesthetists, and for educating Colorado legislators in Washington D.C. about the important role CRNAs fill in rural American health care. Nurses from a variety of backgrounds across the state are recognized at Nightingale Banquets and nominated by their peers, supervisors, family and patients. This year there were 28 nominees from the Western Slope and six winners will go on to the State Nightingale event in Denver this May.

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tion Dance for students from the club’s latest square dancing class, and will be held in Garnet Mesa Elementary School’s cafeteria. The caller is Naaman Moorehouse. On April 29, the club celebrates the fifth Saturday of the month with a special caller. This dance will also be held in the Aerobics Room at the Bill Heddles Recreation Center.

Dances are mainstream with plus tips.

Round dances are to recordings. Bring refreshments to share at intermission.

For more information, call 856-4187 or 773-4495.

Montrose Memorial RN nominated for state’s highest nursing honor Calvin Woods, RN, MSN, CEN, Education Specialist for Montrose Memorial Hospital, has been nominated for the 2017 Nightingale Luminary Award—a distinction recognizing nurses who exemplify the spirit of the profession in the areas of advocacy, innovation and leadership. Nominees for the award are supported by letters from respected professionals in the industry. Wood’s nomination was supported by Joan Napolilli, Chief Nursing Officer at Montrose Memorial Hospital (now retired) and Michael Benziger, MD. While the Colorado Nurses Foundation receives hundreds of applications for the honor, not all are selected to be nominated for the award.

Nightingale Award winners will be announced at the Nightingale Luminary Awards Gala in Denver on May 13.

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2017 Gardening Seminar continues The Montrose County Library’s Gardening Seminar Series wraps up with sessions on April 6 and April 13. The April 6 event will focus on species and variety selection. The April 13 event focuses on dealing with unplanned situations. These lectures cover important aspects of gardening in the Uncompahgre Valley, and time will be available for specific questions and discussion of individual situations. Sessions are taught by Larry Wobeter, Dave Dearstyne and Reed Irwin. Combined, these gardeners have more than 100

From left: Amy Culpepper, Lisa Waddington and Kathy Akers.

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Square dancing with the Delta Hubwheelers The Delta Hubwheelers Square Dance Club will hosts dances on April 1, 7 and 29. All three dances will run from from 7-9 p.m. The April 1 dance is the club’s Anniversary Dance. Join as members celebrate 49 years of fun and friendship with guest caller Richard Berry.

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years of gardening experience. Contact jheath@montroselibrary.org for more information.

Free heart health screenings at Delta Library How healthy is your heart? Delta County residents who are un- or under-insured qualify for a free, grant-funded heart health screening at the Delta County Library. Screenings take place every Tuesday from April 4–May 2 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., and every Monday from April 4–May 2 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. All it takes a finger poke, a few drops of blood and 20-30 minutes to get results. The screening is completely confidential and a copy of the results can be taken to a primary care physician upon request. At the time of the screening, participants will be provided with personalized information on how to best improve their health. The screening shows cholesterol (total, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides), glucose levels, blood pressure and a global heart health score. A1Cs are also available.

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National Park Week at Black Canyon Admission to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is free on April 15–16 and 22–23, in recognition of National Park Week. National parks across the country offer free admission on the same days.

Taste Colorado’s finest wines More than 30 wineries will participate in Wine Around Colorado, a statewide wine tasting event in its second year. The event takes place over two weekends each spring. In 2017, these are April 22–23 and May 6–7. Register for the weekend of your choice and a wristband and event map will be mailed to you prior to the event. You are welcome to visit any and all participating wineries over the weekend.

Wineries will be offering discounts on their products, small bites and more.

Please note that transportation is not provided for this event. To register, visit www.coloradowineexperience.com/ tasting. ■

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Activities offered by the Montrose Recreation District To register for these programs, call the Montrose Recreation District at 249-7705 or visit www.montroserec.com.

TRIPS & TOURS Trips depart from the Montrose Senior Center. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the activity’s start time noted below.

APRIL 6 Montrose Business Tour Tour Precedence Music and Art Academy, Proximity Space and Aqua Studio Interior Design, then enjoy lunch at The Horsefly. The trip lasts from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and costs $15.

Bring money for lunch and meet at the Senior Center at 9:30 a.m.

APRIL 11 Paonia Business Tour From 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., tour The Cirque Cyclery, Remedy Juice Bar and Cafe and Shish KaBike Repairs, which are all in the remodeled former Paonia post office. The tour will also include Revolution Brewing and Elsewhere Studios. The cost is $24.

Bring money for lunch in Paonia and meet at the Senior Center at 8:15 a.m.

APRIL 27 April Hike: Dillon Pinnacles This four-mile hike along the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir culminates with an up-close vista of the impressive Dillon Pinnacles. The trip lasts from 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m. and costs $18. Bring a sack lunch and meet at the Senior Center at 8:30 a.m.

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Visit your local Denny’s at 1515 Venture Way • Montrose, CO • 970.249.0315

APRIL 17 Monday Night Out Enjoy a potluck, line dancing and games from 4–7 p.m. Bring a dish to share and $2 for paper goods and

prizes. You are free to participate in one or all of the activities. For more information, please call Cindy at 252-4884.

THURSDAYS Montrose Cribbage Club Keep your mind sharp by playing Cribbage. Attendance is free and all ages are welcome. New player? We’ll teach you. Expert? We have players who will give you a challenge. Meet at the Senior Center from 1-3 p.m.

Call 252-7243 for details.

THEATRE & DANCE APRIL 15 “Boeing Boeing” performance This side-splitting farce will have you rolling in the aisles of Robinson Theater at Colorado Mesa University.

The trip will last from 12:15-6 p.m.

The cost is $35, which includes the ticket. Meet at the Aquatic Center at 12 p.m. Eat before you come— there’s no lunch on this trip.

MONDAYS Line dancing Line dance from 4-6 p.m. on the first, second and fourth Mondays of the month, and 5-7 p.m. on the third Monday at the Montrose Senior Center. A $2 donation is requested.

WRITING MONTROSE WRITER’S GROUP This group meets monthly from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Senior Center dining room. Published and non-published writers are welcome. Call Kate Burke at 729-1188 for more information.

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By Cappy Hall Rearick

I a cell phone was something prisoners were allowed to use.

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t was April 15, 2015, and close to 5 p.m. Within minutes, the post office doors would slam in my face. I raced against time, alongside other last-minute taxpayers.

The parking lot had runneth over but I spied a space about to open up.

Drat! A Volkswagen zipped by me and grabbed it before I could shove my car in gear. The driver left the motor running and hurtled toward the finish line: the building with the American flag on top. He looked back at me and shrugged.

I peeked at my watch and my heart did a shag step. Three minutes to go. If I didn’t get inside I was dead meat. Thoughts of cremation caused perspiration to dot my brow. My husband would kill me if I missed the deadline. He had been homicidal ever since I explained why I didn’t stub checks or save receipts. Tax season was never a happy time in our marriage.

“I need a parking space! My life is at stake!” I screamed from an open window.

An Explorer backed out in front of me. I inched closer, gripped the steering wheel and straddled the lane to stop an Expedition full of rug rats from jumping ahead of me.

Grimacing, I revved the motor like I was a starter at NASCAR. I watched as the Expedition slunk by me with its tailpipe dragging between its back tires. Ha! I shoved the car in gear and prepared to drop into the soon-to-bevacated space, and that’s when I saw the two bright blue lines—it was a handicap space. I stomped on the brake pedal. My mouth was dry. My heart was thumping like a kettledrum. In two minutes, the post office doors would slam shut. I looked around and, seeing no vehicle bearing a handicap sticker, eased my car into the space.

Racing to the door, I just made the cut. A tired, grumpy-looking postal clerk banged the door shut behind

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me, catching the hem of my skirt. I panicked. She started to walk away, leaving me to flounder. I gave her the pathetic look I save for just such situations.

She shook her head and heaved a turbo-sigh. Then she called for backup. His mission: To keep the angry people pounding on the outside door from getting inside while she unleashed me and my skirt. It was obvious that she would have preferred to let me tear myself free and wander through the post office half-naked.

When I was finally free, I traipsed over to the long line of impatient people waiting to buy adequate postage to Washington, DC. And 40 minutes later, my skirt still crimped like a French fried potato, I was released from bondage by the U.S. government.

Floating out to the parking lot, what was the first thing I saw? A van with a handicap sticker struggling to fit into the small spot beside my car.

“I’m so sorry! I’ll be out of there in a minute,” I said.

Just before opening the door, I made eye contact with the van driver. It was not a pretty moment. In less than a nanosecond, his scathing look turned me into a slug. My face was three shades of crimson as I tore out of that handicapped space. I tried not to look in the direction of the van.

That night, I slept fitfully when I slept at all. I had committed an unpardonable sin, and I felt deep-down guilt in every inch of my aging body.

I knew better than to steal that parking space, but I was in panic mode.

God will punish me, although nothing he could do will ever equal the look given to me by the man struggling to park his oversized vehicle in that small space.

The next morning, I fully expected our income tax return to be sitting in the mailbox with “Postage Due” stamped all over it.

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 “I read a very nice article in the March issue of the BEACON—‘The fight for Western Slope water rights: Mark Hermundstad preserves water for future generations.’ Mark, sorry to have to say this, but you’re too young to retire! The State of Colorado continues to need you to save our water rights.

I well remember the help we got from you almost 15 years ago in finding and getting water for our 15 home-site development, Bonnie Brook Vineyard Farms, LLC. Muchas gracias.”- Arch Archuleta Kevin: “As someone who lives in the Bonnie Brook subdivision, I was not aware of Mark’s work on our behalf. That’s exactly what I appreciate so much about the BEACON’s Create a Legacy issue. We owe a debt of gratitude to those who came before us and made way to where we are today.

I only wish that we could tell everyone’s story. Arch, thank you for creating our beautiful neighborhood. Mark, thank you for securing the water to make it thrive.”

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