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“We’re very fortunate to have folks like that come down and spend time with our veterans. That helps a lot of them feel more comfortable when they come in and ask for the things they need.”

elcome Home Alliance for Veterans (WHAFV) has been a lifesaver for Vietnam veteran James Stillwell Smith, 71.

He comes to the Warrior Resource Center (WRC), a welcoming center for vets of all ages and branches of service, for camaraderie and counseling several days a week.

Formerly Welcome Home Montrose, the nonprofit, volunteer-based organization has seen a lot of change in the last couple years in the form of a new name, new leadership and new branding, culminating in their new location at 4 Hillcrest Plaza Way in Montrose.

But none of these changes shake Smith. He’s watched the organization grow and evolve since its inception in 2011 and has seen the positive change it’s made in the lives of local veterans.

Humble beginnings What began as a grassroots community initiative to welcome home veterans from active duty has become a comprehensive one-stop

shop for veterans and their families, offering peer support and networking opportunities, recreation and alternative therapies, support groups and veterans benefits information and resources.

“That’s our primary purpose— to get information to veterans for whatever they need in the world of benefits,” said Executive Director Mike Trickey, 68.

WHAFV has thrived on support from the community, offering recreational activities and services to veterans at no charge. It has registered over 2,000 veterans throughout Delta, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel counties.

As more veterans started coming to the WRC from outside Montrose, the agency organized activities, such as its popular Thursday morning coffees, in communities such as Nucla and Cedaredge.

That was the catalyst for change.

“We didn’t want our name to be exclusive to Montrose, so about a year and a half ago, ‘Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans’ became our new title,” said Executive Director

Mike Trickey, 68.

This one-of-a-kind organization has gained visibility in the VA world, making connections with veterans service organizations nationwide and linking veterans to the information they need.

“We do our best to make sure we direct veterans to the right people and directly to people,” said Trickey.

“I think we’ve gained the respect of a lot of organizations within the Veterans Administration arena. They know we’re here and we’re doing a good job of representing our veterans and helping them in the process.”

New beginnings Since the big move from their rented location on Park Avenue at the end of February, WHAFV staff and veterans have already made themselves at home in the new building.

“They’re giddy,” said Trickey. “It’s exciting. It’s fresh. It’s bright. It represents that we’re here to stay.”

The new facility provides an extra 3,000 square feet of space for the growing organization, according to Trickey, which accounts for additional office and conference rooms, a larger recreation room for alternative therapies and classes, a canteen and kitchen, private rooms for counseling and support groups, a computer room with internet access for veteran use, and storage for adaptive and recreation equipment and donated supplies.

With only two paid staff members, the office space will be shared with the Montrose veterans service officer, who works onsite three days a week.

Two counselors from the Grand Junction Vets Center also come down for group sessions every Thursday.

Left: Veteran Richard Sagran builds a fly rod he will enter into Project Healing Waters fly rod building competition.

Right: Executive Director Mike Trickey is excited about the new changes in store at WHAFV.

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WHAFV Executive Director Mike Trickey, middle, credits the organization’s success to community support, its dedicated staff and volunteers.

“We’re very fortunate to have folks like that come down and spend time with our veterans,” Trickey said.

“That helps a lot of the veterans feel more comfortable when they come in and ask for the things they need.”

Smith confront demons from war in group counseling sessions, but he also pushes them aside as he laughs with new friends he’s met through WHAFV. Counseling is also what drew veteran Richard Sagran to WHAFV over two years ago.

“My wife at the time worked nearby and knew I had some problems coming out of the military during Vietnam and she thought it might help,” said Sagran, 71.

He came in early one Thursday and joined his fellow vets for coffee and camaraderie.

“I saw a bunch of old guys like myself, and was like, ‘Hey! Those are my peers—they’re my people!” he laughed.

Sagran said it took a couple of months of sitting in on counseling sessions before he ever spoke, but he’s learned some really good tools that have helped him work through some of his problems over the years.

“A lot of it I had no idea had to do with things that happened in Vietnam,” he said. “You get used to thinking that’s the norm.”

Sagran volunteers at WHAFV

almost every day. A fly fishing enthusiast, he uses a room in the new building as a work space for building fly rods.

“I like to fish and I got invited to the first meeting of the chapter of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing,” he said. “I learned how to tie flies, made my own fly rod and met a lot of new people. Before that, it was hard for me to get out into the world.”

Like many veterans of his day, Smith’s return home was not so welcoming. He said the main reason he comes to WHAFV is to make sure veterans coming home today have a much more positive experience.

“I wanted to help younger vets coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan,” he said.

Trickey said the transition from the military back to civilian life can be daunting and difficult, but because the need is so great, WHAFV only expects more growth in the programs it offers and opportunities that allow veterans to thrive.

“I know we save lives,” Trickey said. “Because of our PTSD program and camaraderie shared through coffee—through all those things we’re able to help with that transition and show them there are people who care and programs that can get you through.”

Community support WHAFV has received widespread

recognition from individuals and organizations wanting to know its secret so they, too, can implement a similar resource in their community.

Trickey credits the organization’s success to community support and outstanding volunteers.

“From day one, the community support has been tremendous and it has continued to build over the years,” he said. “The friendliness toward veterans in this community just can’t be beat.”

Evidence of continued support from community members can be seen in the results of WHAFV’s capital campaign to raise $100,000 to help pay for their new building through the USDA Community Facilities Loan Program.

“We were given the charge at the end of February,” said Trickey. “After we started breathing again, we said, ‘Okay, it’s a challenge. Let’s do it.’”

They’ve raised 80 percent of that goal to date.

Sagran and Trickey encouraged veterans to register at WHAFV and find out about the resources and benefits available—even if you don’t use them.

“Sign up anyway so we can show how many veterans are available for services,” Trickey said.

Visit WHAFV at 4 Hillcrest Plaza Way in Montrose, call 765-2210 or visit www.whafv.org. ■

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Cover Photo: Veteran Richard Sagran shakes hands with Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans (WHAFV) Executive Director Mike Trickey inside the organization’s new location at 4 Hillcrest Plaza in Montrose.

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hile gazing into my closet full of black, beige and gray, I realize how drab everything appears. The flowers outside my window are regal in bright red, purple and yellow adorning the earth with color. I should move them to my closet full of dull!

Yes, it’s spring— time to shoo the winter out of our minds and

out of our closets! Spring is the time to breathe fresh air and experience renewal.

When I witness the dogwoods blossoming and azaleas turning pink, I often wonder why we can’t re-bloom in spring. Why am I getting older with each passing season instead of starting over with new hair and skin every April? Doesn’t that seem a bit unfair?

Even though I am a mature woman, it doesn’t mean my clothes need to reflect my age. Drab old blah needs to transform into colorful joy! The old oak tree whose branches spread over part of my window will soon turn gray dormancy into bold new green depicting vibrancy and youth.

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Yep, that tree is talking to me!

I love when women and men evoke who they are through the clothes they wear. What we wear should be an extension of our personalities. Our clothes need to reflect our innate sense of comfort with ourselves—to stand a bit taller and our smiles brighter.

Could my black dress be cute for spring if I accompany it with a bright yellow sweater? Could I pair my jeans with a coral linen shirt? Perhaps I could update my beige slacks by adding a cute top with sassy jewelry to turn boring into spectacular! Should I splurge and buy a new pink outfit

to wake up my youthfulness, buried under the snow spirit?

Balancing the idea of youthful style with maturity is akin to walking a thin wire without a net over teeming alligators. Some women wear dowdy because someone told them they needed to dress their age.

Some women believe they can wear cut-off blue jeans and a bikini top at 90. Some women need a brain and glasses.

There are some extraordinary women in my neighborhood who exemplify great style any time of year. Their clothes are an extension of their ageless, vibrant personali-

ties. They continuously strive to stay young at heart.

I called four of these women and asked them to go into their closet and find a spring outfit.

“Be sure you select one that reflects who you are,” I told them. “Do not buy anything. You have two days before we take your picture!”

Because they are all good pals and put up with my bossiness, they agreed.

I laughed as they came through the door all clad in clothes that precisely echoed who they were. Their selections were no surprise at all.

Beautiful clothes in vibrant colors

will not cover a drab spirit. If we are fearful and consumed with our age, then we need to stay in the gray of winter and close the closet door.

This spring, why not throw drab away, lift your youthful spirit and proudly let it show? Just like the oak tree, remember you are never too old to renew. ■

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I know Deborah so well that I could predict with accuracy what she would wear to our little photo shoot. Her tall frame can pull off a bold black and white checkered dress with ballet flats. The bright yellow sweater is precisely the color of her happy attitude.

Family, kindness and faith keep this beauty grounded in the belief that one’s clothes are an extension of our souls.

The pearls around Geri’s neck are the perfect accessory for a gem of a lady. She wears elegance as comfortably as most people wear a pair of jeans. She is a cancer survivor, a pure Southern belle and steel magnolia—strong, vital and assured that age is just a state of mind. She learned this pearl of wisdom from her 101-year-old, stylish, intelligent mother, Nadine, who lives a few miles away.

Ricki is a retired school counselor with a slew of grandchildren. I call her “Miss Preppy with Sass.” Ricki is donning wedge shoes, ankle jeans and a coral linen top with a matching scarf. She is joyful, classy, beautiful and a friend to all.

She tries to improve her life every day with a new idea, a renewed attitude or a lesson she has learned from the many books she reads.

Judy is the youngest of the four and newly retired. She has faced some hardships in life, including cancer, but you would never know by the broad smile she carries through her daily life. I believe she must wake up every day looking exactly as she did at the party the night before. Judy is always dressed in perfect style with not a hair out of place while spreading an abundance of cheer.

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Arrive at your destination safely and effortlessly with these GPS tips

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My GPS is the most useful gadget I own. While I use my smartphone regularly, my decade-old Garmin Nuvi GPS has saved my nerves so many times.

While smartphones are equipped with GPS, they require a data signal to be fully reliable. It also tends to drain the phone battery and, in some cases, can cause the phone to overheat.

Standalone GPS devices made by Garmin, TomTom and others work without the need for any internet connection, making them dependable, even when there are zero bars on your cellphone.

GPS devices are priced as low as $80; a $250 device is usually equipped with more features than you will ever need. All offer voice navigation, speed limit information, time and distance to destination, and can search for nearby points of interest.

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• Read what’s written on the screen more than looking at the 3D navigation. The GPS will tell you what exit to take, what street to turn on and how far until you must take action.

This information is far more reliable than trying to interpret the proper exit from a computer-generated image of freeway spaghetti.

For best reliability, update your maps or get a new device every two years.

One last tip: If you’re buying a new car, there is no reason to pay $500+ to upgrade to a built-in navigation system. I haven’t seen a single built-in navigation system that is better than the ones you buy for $100 at the electronics store.

In fact, many built-in systems now rely on a connection to your smartphone’s data, making them no more reliable than your phone’s GPS app. ■

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They think I’m crazy. Do you? Signed, Not Ready Dear Not Ready: I do not think you are crazy. For some of us, retirement is highly overrated. If you love what you are doing, it does not seem like work, right? I retired at full retirement age, and then kept getting called to work for different companies.

I could not resist going back part time. When I fully retired, I volunteered and went to the gym five times a week, etc. Since I spent my career working with the older population, I yearned to work with young people and make a difference. At 78, I was able to get a job as a para teacher at a school for autistic children. It wasn’t easy, but it was one of the most satisfying jobs I ever had. More and more seniors are working into their 70s and 80s. Follow your gut and good luck.

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LAUGHING MATTERS Signs of the times Submitted by Joseph Hunt

your bill. However, if you don’t, you will be.”

Plumber: “We repair what your husband fixed.”

On the door of a computer store: “Out for a quick byte.”

On the trucks of a local plumbing company in northeast Pennsylvania: “Don’t sleep with a drip; call your plumber.”

In a restaurant window: “Don’t stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up.”

At a tire shop in Milwaukee: “Invite us to your next blowout.”

In the front yard of a funeral home: “Drive carefully; we’ll wait.”

In a counselor’s office: “Growing old is mandatory; growing wise is optional.”

On an electrician’s truck: “Let us remove your shorts.”

In a non-smoking area: “If we see smoking, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action.”

It was Palm Sunday and, because of strep throat, Sue’s 3-year-old son had to stay home from church with a babysitter. When the family returned home carrying palm branches, he asked what they were for.

On maternity room door: “Push, Push, Push.”

“People held them over Jesus’ head as he walked by,” his mother explained.

At an optometrist’s office: “If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place.”

“Wouldn’t you know it,” the boy fumed. “The one Sunday I didn’t go and he showed up!”

On a taxidermist’s window: “We really know our stuff.”

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On a butcher’s window: “Let me meat your needs.”

A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named Amal.

The other goes to a family in Spain and they name him Juan. Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his mom.

Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wished she also had a picture of Amal. Her husband responds, “But they are twins. If you’ve seen Juan, you’ve seen Amal.”

At a car dealership: “The best way to get back on your feet—miss a car payment.”

Outside a muffler shop: “No appointment necessary; we hear you coming.”

Outside a hotel: “Help! We need inn-experienced people.”

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On a desk in a reception room: “We shoot every third salesman, and the second one just left.”

What is a grandparent?

In a veterinarian’s waiting room: “Be back in 5 minutes: Sit! Stay!”

These were taken from papers written by a class of 8-year-olds.

At the electric company: “We would be de-lighted if you send in

Submitted by Abigail Rochester

“A grandfather is a man grandmother.”

“Grandparents don’t have to do any-

“When they take us for walks, they slow down past things like pretty leaves and caterpillars.”

“They show us and talk to us about the color of the flowers and also why we shouldn’t step on cracks.”

“They don’t say, ‘Hurry up.’”

“Usually grandmothers are fat, but not too fat to tie your shoes.”

“They wear glasses and funny underwear.”

“They can take their teeth and gums out.”

“They have to answer questions like, ‘Why isn’t God married?’ and ‘How come dogs chase cats?’”

“When they read to us, they don’t skip.

They don’t mind if we ask for the same story over again.”

“Everybody should try to have a grandmother, especially if you don’t have television, because they are the only grownups who like to spend time with us.”

“They know we should have snack-time before bedtime and they say prayers with us every time, and kiss us even when we’ve acted bad.”

One 6-year-old was asked where his grandma lived.

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

The great composers Submitted by Ted Boothroyd

Stallone, Van Damme and Schwarzenegger decide to collaborate on a movie about famous classical composers. After some discussion, Stallone says, “I’ll be Beethoven.” Van Damme says, “Okay, great.

I’ll be Mozart.” Having not much choice left, Schwarzenegger finally says, “It’s a deal. I’ll be Bach.”

Bad branding Submitted by Larry Anderson

A New York lawyer had always dreamed of owning his own cattle ranch and finally made enough money to buy himself the spread of his dreams in Wyoming. A few months later, his best friend flew out to the ranch for a visit.

“What did you name the ranch?” his friend asked when he arrived.

“We had a heck of a time,” admitted the new city cowboy. “We couldn’t agree on anything. We finally settled on the Double R Lazy L Not For Profit Trust, Ltd. Ranch.”

His friend was impressed, but he looked around and saw no cattle.

“Where are all the cows?” he asked “None of ’em survived the branding,” the lawyer said. ■

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Boomers are booming!

By Leslie Handler

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wonder why my pee smells after I eat asparagus. I wonder why the sky is blue. I wonder why my car warns me when the air in my tires is low but my car battery dies with no warning whatsoever.

But you know what I don’t worry about? My future career.

As a baby boomer, I’ve had many.

My last one forced me to go out of work on disability at only 50 years old. Even though I couldn’t hold down a “real” job anymore, I still had a brain. I started doing volunteer work on the good days. That helped.

But there were still good days left unfulfilled.

While I was out running errands one day, I had an emotional experience that I couldn’t stop thinking about. I couldn’t sleep for two days, so I got up in the middle of the night, sat down at the computer, and wrote about it. Then I was finally able to go back to bed.

I’m not sure what possessed me to do this, but I submitted the story to a news outlet the next day and then forgot about it. I checked my email some time later and received a reply from the editor with a request to publish it.

I wrote another story weeks later and submitted it to him. The next thing I knew, he sent me a contract to pay me for my work. That’s how my freelancing career began.

Experience, money—boomers have it all Unfortunately, I’m still ill and will never be able to hold down a 9-to-5 job again, but for me, this is a terrific compromise. When I feel well, I write; on bad days, I don’t.

It seems I’m not alone. I don’t consider myself to be an entrepreneur with the limited amount of freelance work I do, but there are many boomers who are. In fact, people over 50 are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S. The Small Business Administration reported that 8.3 percent of boomers are

self-employed, compared to only 2 percent of millennials.

Statistics show that eight out of every 10 boomers start businesses for lifestyle reasons, not financial reasons—just like me. Some of us were forced into these positions by our health or lay-offs, but others found that once they retired, they still had the time and energy to continue to work. We have experience, contacts, financial stability and we know what we want and what our limitations are. Many boomers have been able to start a business with residual income from commissions or pensions, and some just want to supplement their Social Security benefits and their savings.

Confidence is key It could be that millennials feel they can’t take the financial risk to start their own businesses. In 2016, these kids graduated with an average of over $30,000 in student loan debt. Additionally, unemployment for millennials is high and underemployment is even higher. Perhaps the reason more boomers become entrepreneurs is because they have confidence—after all, they have a lifetime of experience behind them.

Perhaps millennials who spent their childhoods winning trophies just for showing up don’t have the confidence to go out on their own without the assurance of success.

I don’t have the answers. When I Google urine and asparagus together, I find out something about acid and sulfur, but I still don’t get it. When I research why the sky is blue, I find it has something to do with light and molecules, but I still don’t really get it. When I ask my auto dealer why there’s no warning light that goes on when my battery is low, they just shrug.

But you know what? They’re not boomers. If they were, they just might have the experience, confidence and gumption to start a business that does just that—because boomers get it! ■

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This special time of year offers gardeners a perfect setting for establishing and revitalizing our relationships with the natural world. While we sow seeds, select our favorite plants and put new ideas into motion, we get to play with some exciting themes—rhythm, movement and empowerment—which helps us grow and feel joy.

In honor of the fresh beginning that springtime affords us and as we gear up for another season of creation, I want to shed light on another theme: space, and how we can use it more fully.

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How we utilize space sets the stage for much of our experience inside and outside the garden. Raised beds encourage movement when bending low might not feel great in the body. Pathways and shady seating areas encourage us to slow down, ponder and rest.

Each season is an opportunity to create backyard utopias—spaces in which to manifest and discover. We can always utilize the space we have more fully.

Expanding our perception of the space we have available to us is the first step in creating rewarding, inspiring and bountiful spaces.

Filling the nooks and crannies On the Western Slope, tomatoes go in the ground after Mother’s Day. Utilizing garden space means planting something in your tomato patch that will grow during the weeks and months leading up to that glorious day of tomato planting.

A thick bed of buckwheat will suppress weeds. Put out flowers for beneficial insects and fix nitrogen in the soil.

Greens will protect the soil and keep it moist, while providing you with another crop to harvest as the weather warms.

As you plan your garden, consider the whole season—early spring through late fall. Warm season crops are bountiful, delicious, colorful and exciting, but they’re not the only crops we can put our energy into.

Extend your season and create a more biodiverse, lush and bountiful garden space by planting cool season vegetables and quick-growing roots and greens. Plant shade-loving plants under trees and below garden crops that grow tall in the summertime. Think of your garden space as three-dimensional—extending up from the ground into vertical space—adding depth for exploration.

Fill more nooks and crannies of your physical garden space and the length of your growing season by planting annual and perennial flowers and herbs. Blooms will attract pollinators

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and pest-eating bugs. The spectrum of colors, shapes and aromas that diverse garden ecosystems provide will confuse and deter pesky insects while creating habitats for beneficial bugs, toads and birds—not to mention a more beautiful space for us humans.

As you venture into another season, I encourage you to experiment with new plant varieties and planting methods.

Most of all, I am excited for you to create a garden space that’s as multidimensional, colorful, abundant and alive as you are. ■

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Taking the road less traveled reaps rewards

By Pastor Jeremy Jensen, Crossroads Victory Church

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hose who know me know I love to fish. Those who know me well know I prefer to fish in solitude and I rarely name my honey holes.

I’m fortunate to live in a place where angling opportunities abound.

While pristine reservoirs and rivers full of trout lie in almost every direction, one of the jewels of the Western Slope—if not the crown jewel—is Grand Mesa.

The flat-topped mountain symbolizes an outdoorsman’s paradise and an angler’s delight. Since moving to Montrose in 2012, I’ve spent many days and countless hours exploring

this mountain and discovering her hidden gems amidst hundreds of lakes. I look for those that seem wild and untouched—some lakes that no map has a name for but where hefty trout abide—some over 2 feet long.

There’s no doubt Grand Mesa is a popular place. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to be completely alone, but it can be done.

I remember heading up the mountain with my wife one Fourth of July weekend to find a long line of cars heading up Highway 65. I realized my hopes for solitude might not be fulfilled. We turned on a dirt road and came across several cars and a lot of people, but not as many as those we

“For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”

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From there we made our way to an old Jeep road, still passing a few campers and fishermen, and came to a trailhead where a few families were camping. We hiked a trail that went to several lakes. As it narrowed, we found complete solitude.

My wife and I spent the Fourth of July on Grand Mesa completely alone—and our efforts were rewarded with a few chubby cutthroat trout.

The fisherman who puts in the time and effort is often the one who finds the trout.

A rewarding life requires work— sometimes you have to take the rough path. This concept can apply to so many areas of our lives: careers, relationships, health, finances and even our spirituality.

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Citizens combat climate change with legislation

By Jan Weeks 2017 was a dry year for the Western Slope, with the fall months showing only a trace of precipitation, ski areas opening late and skiers praying for snow. The first two months of 2018 were no better.

Though many people deny our climate is changing, others declare that weather patterns have definitely shifted. Whether you agree with scientists or not, the Grand Junction and Montrose chapters of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) would like you to think about what’s going on with our weather.

Influence from all CCL is an international organization with over 450 active chapters nationwide that seeks to combat climate change through specific legislation that would reduce greenhouse gases by charging fossil fuel producers a fee of $100 per ton of carbon dioxide produced. The monies collected would then be returned to each household in the country. “‘Household’ means one or two adults, and each adult would be allocated one share,” said Dave Reed, 58, who heads up the Grand Junction Chapter with fellow member, Ken

Scissors. “Each child would receive half a share, up to three shares per household. It’s a perfect case of thinking globally and acting locally.”

They emphasized that the legislation doesn’t raise the cost to the government.

“The only role government would play is to administrate the collection and distribution of funds and will have no discretion to change the law,” Scissors, 64, said.

CCL wants to show that citizens can influence both the laws and the environment.

The Montrose chapter has collected letters from community members about environmental concerns and presented them to local legislators.

“We spread information and education on environment issues and influence legislators to pay attention to these issues,” said Montrose Chapter Secretary Janet Chapman, 71.

CCL seeks bipartisan support in respect for our common grounds and to involve supporters across the entire political spectrum without casting blame or making moral judgments.

“We all drive cars and heat our homes,” Reed said.

“We’re glad that people are becoming more aware and involved in taking up personal responsibility, but things aren’t going to change unless we change the laws,” Chapman echoed. ■

Scissors, a doctor, is concerned with the effect the changing climate has on citizen health. He said Canada is already using a fee-based carbon reduction program and doing the same in the U.S. will bring our nation into alignment with the Paris Accord, a climate agreement between most of the world’s countries that aims to strengthen the global response to the threats of climate change by limiting the rise of global temperatures well below 2 degrees Celsius.

Scissors and Reed said that making changes in our everyday lives, such as recycling, carpooling and reducing multiple car trips, isn’t enough.

“We need policy change,” Reed said. “People change behavior when money is the motivator. This legislation would also modify boom and bust cycles in the energy fields and reduce our dependence on OPEC oil.”

Unfortunately, Scissors and Reed said it would take a minimum of 10 years to reverse the effects that greenhouse gases have already had on the climate.

To find out more about the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, visit www.citizensclimatelobby.org.

The Montrose chapter meets monthly in the Montrose library meeting room.

For details, call Janet Chapman at 240-9146, email montrose@citizensclimate lobby.org, or find them on Facebook: Citizens’ Climate Lobby Montrose, CO. To contact the Grand Junction chapter, email grandjunction@ citizensclimatelobby.org or call 366-8766.

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USS Colorado commissioned T he newest Virginia-class attack submarine, USS Colorado (SSN 788) was commissioned at Naval Submarine Base New London on March 17, 2018. It is the 15th Virginia-class attack submarine to join the fleet.

As the most modern and sophisticated attack submarine in the world, the submarine can operate in both littoral and deep ocean environments and presents combatant commanders with a broad and unique range of operational capabilities. Colorado is a flexible, multi-mission platform designed to carry out the seven core competencies of the submarine force: anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, delivery of Special Operations Forces (SOF), strike warfare, irregular warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and mine warfare.

Colorado is a part of the Virginia-class’ third, or Block III, contract, in which the Navy redesigned approximately 20 percent of the ship to reduce acquisition costs. Colorado features a redesigned bow, which replaces 12 individual Vertical Launch System (VLS) tubes with two large-diameter Virginia Payload Tubes (VPTs), each capable of launching six Tomahawk cruise missiles, among other design changes that reduced the submarines’ acquisition cost while maintaining their outstanding war-fighting capabilities.

Colorado also has special features to support Special Forces, including a reconfigurable torpedo room, which can accommodate a large number of personnel and all their equipment for

prolonged deployments and future off-board payloads. Also, in Virginia-class SSNs, traditional periscopes have been replaced by two photonics masts that host visible and infrared digital cameras atop telescoping arms, which are maneuvered by a video game controller. Through the extensive use of modular construction, open architecture and commercial off-the-shelf components, the Virginia class is designed to remain at the cutting edge for its entire operational life through the rapid introduction of new systems and payloads.

SSN 788 was built at Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut and is 7,800 tons and 377 feet in length, has a beam of 34 feet and operates at more than 25 knots submerged. It is designed with a nuclear reactor plant that does not require refueling during the planned life of the ship, reducing lifecycle costs while increasing underway time.

Annie Mabus, daughter of former Secretary of the Navy, Honorable Ray Mabus, is the ship’s sponsor.

The submarine Colorado is the fourth U.S. Navy vessel to bear the Colorado name. The first USS Colorado (Screw Frigate) was named after the Colorado River, the second USS Colorado (AC 7) was an armored cruiser commissioned in 1905, and the third USS Colorado (BB 45) was the lead ship of its class and was commissioned in 1923.

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exhibits. KAFM is the only local community radio station in Grand Junction providing eclectic music programming and special interest talk shows. KJCT8 News will give us a behind-the-scenes tour of the station and we’ll meet some of the on-air talent. Meet at the Montrose Senior Center at 8:15 a.m. Cost is $30; 75 years old and over is $20. Bring money for lunch.

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Meet at the Montrose Senior Center at Have lunch at noon and listen to ed9:45 a.m. Cost is $20; bring money for ucational presentations at 1 p.m. at lunch. the Montrose Senior Center. Cost for APRIL 12 lunch is $5. Call 964-3419 the day Fort Uncompahgre and before to make lunch reservations.

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MONDAYS Jam session/sing along Join us from 4-6 p.m. if you play an instrument and/or sing! Each person gets a turn to lead a song and others play along. Located in the Montrose Senior Center Crafts Room.

GAMES APRIL 16 Monday Night Out Enjoy a potluck, line dancing and games from 4-8 p.m. Bring a dish to share and $2 for paper goods and prizes. Feel free to participate in one or all activities. For more information, call Cindy at 252-4884.

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you a challenge. Meet at the Senior Center from 1-3 p.m. Call 252-7243 for details.

CLASSES & CLINICS TAI CHI: Moving for Better Balance Tai Chi helps older adults improve their balance and confidence. Classes are 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays April 10 through May 3 at the MRD Field House Summit Room. Cost is $56 for the series.

MONDAY NIGHT DANCE CLASSES Learn new dances or enhance your dancing skills from 6-7 p.m. in the MRD Field House Summit Room.

Bring water and your happy dancing feet. No partner needed to participate. Cost for four classes is $35 or $10 to drop in.

ARTS & CRAFTS Black Canyon Woodcarvers Group meets 1-3 p.m. Thursdays at the Senior Center Crafts Room. Bring your own supplies and $1 for bulk wood.

Call 323-5860.

Craft Chatty Group meets 9:4511:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Senior Center Crafts Room. Bring projects and socialize while you work. No charge to join. Call 249-7198.

Decorative Painting meets 12:303 p.m. April 18 at the Senior Center Crafts Room. Learn basic brush control and painting techniques using patterns and acrylic craft paint. Supplies provided. Call 787-0133.

Circle of Friends Creative Arts meets 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at Meadowlark Courts Apartments, 2378 Robins Way. Call 964-4317.

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Calendar APRIL 1 24th annual Easter “Sonrise” Service The interdenominational event will be held at 6:30 a.m. Easter Sunday on the south lawn of Montrose Pavilion with an inspirational message and special music. Coffee, hot chocolate and pastries will be provided. Bring chairs and blankets. Dress appropriate for the weather, as this is an outdoor event. For more information, call 249-1888.

APRIL 3 Glenn Miller Orchestra The Glenn Miller Orchestra is an 18-member ensemble that plays original Miller arrangements, as well as modern selections. The orchestra is one of the most sought-after big bands in the world. Community Concerts of the Grand Valley hosts this event at 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Junction High School auditorium. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. For more information, visit www.communitycon certsgrandvalley.org, or call 243-1979 for ticket availability.

APRIL 7 Montrose Women’s Club Flea Market The Montrose Women’s Club will hold its annual Flea Market from 8 a.m.4 p.m. at Friendship Hall, Montrose County Fairgrounds. This nonprofit fundraising event is for local charities and features over 100 tables of bargains, antiques, handcrafted items, coins, jewelry, tools and much more. A “Drawing for Charity” will also be held, offering many prizes. Admission is free.

For vendor information, call 275-3336.

APRIL 14 Fly Fishing Film Tour & Expo Organized by Ross Reels and Rigs Fly Shop & Guide Service, this event features a free gear expo with demos and talks at 3 p.m., followed by the Fly Fishing Film Tour screening at 7 p.m. with giveaways. Proceeds benefit the

Uncompahgre Watershed Project, a Ouray County-based nonprofit that aims to protect and improve the upper Uncompahgre River. For tickets and more information, call 626-4460 or email info@fishrigs.com.

given away. A special ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. announcing the winner of this year’s Volunteer of the Year award and honoring nominees.

For more information, call 243-8829 or visit www.BeaconSeniorNews.com.

APRIL 14 Commemorative Air Force open house The 1945 TBM Avenger is being listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Gates open to the public from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. for tours of the plane and the Commemorative Air Force’s Aviation Heritage Museum, 780 Heritage Way in Grand Junction.

Help celebrate with a special ceremony beginning at noon, with posting of the colors by Civil Air Patrol cadets. Local World War II veterans will speak and answer questions. For more information, call 921-3700 or email acrokent@ outlook.com.

APRIL 22 A Trip to the Wonderful World of Animals Join the Valley Symphony Orchestra on an imaginary tour of animals at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. The concert’s finale combines the sound of the VSO with the Valley Youth Orchestra for a special musical presentation. Advance tickets are $17 for adults and $16 for

APRIL 16 Writing your Will seminar What if there is no will? Colorado has written one for you. Learn terms and situation associated with wills, what they mean and how to prepare yours in this free presentation at 4:30 p.m. at The Homestead at Montrose’s activity room, 1819 Pavilion Drive in Montrose.

Seminar is presented by the attorneys of the Law Office of Brown and Brown, PC. For more information and to register, call 243-8250 or visit www. brownandbrownpc.com.

APRIL 19 BeaconFest Boomer & Senior Fair The BEACON Senior Newspaper is having a party and you’re invited. The 18th 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 seminars and informational booths from over 100 senior-related agencies and businesses. Admission is free. Thousands of dollars worth of door prizes will be

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APRIL 30 Honor Flight fundraiser Help send Ernie, a 91-year-old World War II Navy veteran and his guardian Chuck Gregory—also a Navy veteran—to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. The goal is to raise $1,500 by April 30. Any remaining funds will be donated to the Honor Flight Program to help continue this honorable cause. For information on how to donate, call 822-7070. ■

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Beacon Bits Friends of the Montrose Library Spring Book Sale April 19-21 The Friends of the Montrose Library will hold its spring used book sale from Thursday, April 19 through Saturday, April 21 in the library meeting room.

Special members-only hours are Thursday from 10 am to noon, and customers can purchase an annual membership at the door. Public open hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

On Saturday from 4-6 p.m. customers can fill a reusable bag with books for $5. For information, call the library at 249-9656.

Entrance Fees to increase at Black Canyon Beginning mid April, entrance fees at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park will be increasing from $15 per vehicle for a 1-7 day pass to $20. Individual per person passes will increase to $10. Annual passes will increase to $40. Motorcycle prices will increase to $15. Campground fees will remain at the 2017 levels. Entrance fees are not charged to persons under 16 years old or holders of the following passes: America the Beautiful, the National Parks and Federal Recreational Annual, Senior, Access, Military, Every Kid in the Park, or Volunteer.

Volunteer of the Year voting closes April 15 The BEACON Volunteer of the Year is someone who goes above and beyond in making a difference in the lives of others. The winner will be announced at BeaconFest Boomer & Senior Fair at Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction on Thursday, April 19. With so many volunteers to choose from, we’re leaving it up to you, dear readers, to vote for this year’s Volunteer of the Year.

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Hilltop Senior Director to receiveWilliam Funk Award Colorado Nonprofit Association honored Kaye Hotsenpiller with the William Funk Award for Building Stronger Communities on March 16 at the Colorado Nonprofit Week Awards Luncheon. The William Funk Award was established in 1991 to honor leaders and volunteers who unify people and organizations around a cause. Winners of the award are exceptional leaders capable of bringing together communities to define and solve problems. Hotsenpiller is honored for her exceptional leadership and community work as the Senior Director of Regional Services at Hilltop Community Resources, which offers wide-ranging human services programs that provide real world solutions designed to give people of all ages a chance at long-lasting success.

Her dedication to Western Colorado extends to her work with the Montrose Community Foundation. While serving as the President of the Board of Directors, her efforts have nearly doubled the grants received. For more information, visit www.coloradononprofits.org.

Mindfulness for Health series This four-week series focuses on the health benefits of mindfulness. There will be guided discussions on stress and the body, as well as some exploration of mindfulness research. Classes are from 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. every Tuesday in April, starting April 3, at the Columbine Massage and Wellness in Delta. Cost is $40 for all four classes or $15 each. For more information, call 318-0529.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers This six-week educational program is designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Whether it’s helping a parent, spouse, friend or someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country, this is the class for you. Classes are from 1-3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through April 18. Classes

www.BeaconSeniorNews.com are located at Region 10 in Montrose.

Suggested donation is $25. Registration is required. Call Sandy at 765-3131.

Volunteer Opportunities • Volunteer drivers are needed to deliver meals to low-income and frail seniors. Drivers are background checked and need to provide references. Call 249-8804.

• The Museum of the Mountain West seeks volunteers to be trained as tour guides, landscapers/ groundskeepers, light construction, building maintenance and janitorial.

Call 240-3400.

• Partners Mentoring is looking for people to help with their 2018 Partners Auction. If you are interesting in helping find items, picking them up, or organizing efforts for this event, call 249-1116. The auction will be April 30 to May 4.

• The Friends of Montrose Library is looking for volunteers to fill several open board positions. Meetings are held once a month for an hour.

Meetings include evaluating program funding, planning semi-annual book sales and attending to other business matters related to the organization.

For details, call 846-5287.

Support Groups • Bosom Buddies, a breast cancer support group, meets from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Community Connections, 645 S. Fifth St. in Montrose. Call Francie at 252-2814.

• Caring for Caregivers Delta meets monthly from 11 a.m. to noon on the second Tuesday at Delta Partners.

Call Danielle at 200-7163.

• Caring for Caregivers Montrose meets monthly from 11 a.m. to noon on the fourth Tuesday at Montrose PACE. Call Danielle at 200-7163.

• Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets monthly from 4-5 p.m. on the last Monday at Horizons Health Care and Retirement Community. Call 275-4220.

• Emotion Management meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the second Friday at The Center for Mental Health.

Call 252-3201.

• Family Caregiver Support Group meets monthly from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays

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at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Call 275-2138.

• Parkinson’s Support Group meets monthly at 2 p.m. on the last Monday in the first floor conference room of Montrose Memorial Hospital. Call Ashley at 252-2996.

• Stroke and Brain Injury Support meets monthly from 11 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Thursdays at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Call 252-2550.

• Montrose Survivors—Loss to Suicide meets monthly from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday at The Center for Mental Health. Call 252-3228.

• Mending Hearts is a grief support group. The Delta group meets from 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 205 Stafford Lane. The Montrose group meets from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Montrose Center for Hope, 725 S. 4th St. in Montrose.

Al-Anon • Al-Anon and Alateen Delta meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 145 W. Fifth St. Call Elizabeth at 874-9832 or Shirley at 323-5067.

• Al-Anon Cedaredge meets at 8 p.m. Thursdays at Wick Hall behind First Baptist Church, 370 W. Main St. Call Mary at 856-6123 or Jim at 874-7855.

• Al-Anon Hotchkiss meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Hotchkiss Methodist Church, 285 N. Second St. Call Elsie at 210-8090 or Marjorie at 433-1856.

• Al-Anon Paonia meets at 7 p.m.

Wednesdays at Paonia United Methodist Church. Call Lisa at 395-3608, Chris at 527-3366 or Marjorie at 433-1856.

• Women’s Al-Anon Montrose meets at 3:30 p.m. Sundays at All Saints Anglican Church, 2057 S. Townsend. Call Jessi at 596-7924.

• Newcomers Al-Anon/Alateen Montrose meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at First Presbyterian Church, 1840 E. Niagara Road. Call Lisa Marie at 9648849 or Karis at 275-4107 • Al-Anon Montrose meets at noon at First Presbyterian Church, 1840 E. Niagara Road. Call Marian at 703517-0552 or Lucy at 596-9919. ■

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Clubs & Activities Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus is looking for anyone wanting to sing four-part in an a cappella barbershop music style. Practices are from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Olathe United Methodist Church, 518 Hersum Ave. Call 216-3800.

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.

Crafternoon members knit and crochet projects to donate to various charities from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first, second and third Wednesdays of the month in the Montrose library meeting room. Supplies are provided, but yarn donations are always welcome. Experienced crafters are on hand to help beginners. Call 964-2546.

Montrose Amateur Radio Club meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the third Friday at the Olathe Community Center. Call 417-6142.

Montrose Elks Bingo takes place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Montrose Elks Lodge, 801 S. Hillcrest Dr. Giving Club of Montrose meets quarterly at 5:30 p.m. at The Bridges of Montrose. Members donate $100 at each meeting and are invited to nominate a local charity to receive the

evening’s total contributions. For membership information, email giving clubofmontrose@gmail.com.

Guys Giving Club of Montrose hosts their first meeting on April 10 at the Cobble Creek Clubhouse. Members meet quarterly and donate $100 at each meeting and are invited to nominate a local charity to receive the evening’s total contributions. For membership information, email guysgiving clubmontrose@gmail.com.

Montrose Pavilion Dance Club hosts dances monthly from 7:30-11 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays at the Montrose Pavilion. Dancers of all ages are welcome. 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, call 275-3336.

San Juan Dance Club meets from 6:45-9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Lions Clubhouse in Montrose. Call 708-8333.

Vestafjell Lodge, Sons of Norway meets at 11:30 a.m. on April 9 at the Egg & I in Grand Junction. Call 2455649 or visit www.vestafjelllodge.org.

Western Slope 4 Wheelers meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesdays at the Montrose Rod & Gun Club’s indoor range. Call 209-5326. ■

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