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For the love of dogs— and cats I don’t understand how people don’t like pets. Personally, I can’t imagine life without them.

I didn’t have pets growing up because my grandmother liked a spotless house. It’s not that she didn’t like pets—surely it’s because she had my parents and three kids living with her all under one roof. It’s likely that we made enough messes already.

I was a teenager before my family got their first dog—a chow/shepherd mix named Whisper. She was a great dog and I loved her dearly.

I also had a few cats.

Then over six years ago, my boyfriend, Sam, surprised me when he brought Skye home from Roice-Hurst Humane Society. I fell in love instantly. For the first time in my life, she wasn’t my parents’ dog or my sisters’ dog—she was my dog (well, Sam’s, too). And no pet deposit, vet bill or anything else was going to keep me from loving and taking care of her.

Gosh, it’s great to have a dog; and now we’re looking to add another.

If you’re in the same position, please know that there are already so many pets out there with love to give. Please spay and neuter and consider adopting from rescues and shelters. (And if you know of any reputable rescue with corgis, give me a ring!)

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COVER STORY › Larry and Shauna Copley fell in love with greyhounds when one randomly showed up at their door.

Now they’ve committed to giving these race dogs a good life after they retire from the track. left outside, and he wasn’t neutered, so they think he might have been used for illegal breeding,” Shauna said.

From a tattoo inside his ear, the rescue learned about the dog’s pedigree and his name—Iza Bobaloo (thus the nickname “Bob”). He was a well-known racer that was recently retired from the circuit on the Front Range in Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Fort Collins.

Who rescued who?

By Cloie Sandlin ave you ever experienced those moments where something good happens at just the right time in your life?

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That’s how Shauna Copley felt shortly after Bob showed up in her driveway.

“My husband, Larry, and I came home from a trip and this black dog comes up and sticks his face right in my car window,” she said.

Shauna had never seen anything like this odd-looking dog—with its lean and muscular frame, narrow face and long, scraggly black hair.

Laughing at the memory, she said, “I thought to myself, ‘Is that a skinny lab?’”

The dog had no ID tags, so Shauna leashed him up and walked him around the neighborhood to see if anyone claimed him. That’s when a neighbor told her she had a greyhound.

› Top left: Honey and her Canine Good Citizenship Certification Left: Honey loves people, especially Shauna’s mother, Bonnie.

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It wasn’t too surprising that a greyhound made its way into the Copleys’ neighborhood, being that they lived just a few miles from the dog-racing track in Pueblo—but if this was a race dog, why was he running loose in the first place?

After calling the local pound and getting the information for a nearby rescue, the Copleys kept the dog overnight.

“I didn’t know anything about him, but we took him in the house and put him in the garage,” Shauna said, “and then we heard howling all night.”

She let him inside, and they all slept peacefully.

The Copleys released him to the rescue, and later insisted that if nobody claimed him, they wanted to adopt him.

“They had him for two weeks—and my husband’s not a dog person— but Larry says, ‘I want that dog if nobody adopts it.”

Then one day the phone rang—it was the rescue telling the Copleys they could keep him.

“They told us the reason he had long hair was because he’d been

Not only was Bob the first in a line of greyhounds the Copleys adopted over the years, but he also gave them their first glimpse into the past and present lives of retired racing dogs.

A ROUGH START

Most greyhounds begin their racing careers on “farms.” They’re sorted during each stage of training to determine whether or not they will race. Some dogs, like the Copleys’ current dog, Honey, a runt, are likely eliminated from racing at the very beginning.

Racing dogs have a routine—spending most of their days in a kennel and getting out a few times a day to run and exercise, then racing every three days year-round for five or six years.

“When you’re getting a dog off the track, you’re getting a 6-year-old dog that’s never been socialized.

All it’s done is run the circuit for six years,” Shauna said.

The Copleys had to teach their second dog, Kid’s brigham (“Briggs”)—another retired racer—how to get in and out of the car.

“Dogs need introduced to things like cars rides, stairs and windows,” she said.

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Though she never raced, their dog Angie took the most patience.

The Copleys adopted 1 1/2-yearold Angie from the prison system, where inmates at Crowley County Correctional in Olney Springs worked with greyhounds to help socialize them.

“She never raced, but she went from a greyhound farm, which was quiet and had other dogs, to the prison [program], where she was for six weeks,” Shauna said.

“She came out traumatized—she was very noise sensitive. It took me hours to walk her around the house.”

LIFE AFTER THE TRACK

The Copleys adopted all of their greyhounds from rescues that match retired racers and farm dogs with their forever homes. “[The dogs] have had a really rough life,” Shauna said. “If we could adopt a zillion of them, we would, because we know they’re seen as disposable.”

Shauna has read articles and watched videos about dogs, where once they retire from

the track, they’re shot, let loose in the desert or put to sleep because their owners no longer have use for them.

“The more money the dogs make, the better treatment they get. It’s all for the money—that’s what bothers me,” she said. “If they don’t make money, they’re gone.”

It’s a sad reality, but it’s not just true for retired racers. Even farm dogs that don’t race are eliminated because the breeder doesn’t want to deal with rescues or adoptions.

“Some dogs can have 13 or 14 puppies, and you know not all those dogs are going to be racing, so you have a bunch of dogs you have to find homes for,” Shauna said.

Most rescues will start the process of socializing dogs at a facility or place them in foster homes until they’re ready to be adopted. The rescue staff reviews applications and will match you with a dog they hope will be perfect for you.

“If you take the dog home and it doesn’t adjust, they want you to take it back,” Shauna said. “They’ll work with you until you find one that works for you.”

But no matter the behaviors, the Copleys have never given up on a dog.

“It takes patience and often a good year for them to feel like they’re part of your home,” Shauna said.

While she doesn’t care much for the racing industry or the treatment some dogs receive, Shauna said watching them run is beautiful.

THE GREYHOUND GAZE

Whether he knew it or not, Bob couldn’t have picked a better time to walk into the Copleys’ lives.

“I was going through some very personal struggles at the time— high-stress stuff,” Shauna said, “and when we got Bob, he was just there all the time. I would pet him and my stress level went down.”

Today, Shauna has a sign on her mantel that reads, “Who Rescued Who?” “That is such a true statement,” she said, noting that although she’s had a lot of different breeds in her life, greyhounds have a special intuition and way of comforting people.

This level of connection can be seen in the “greyhound gaze,” which Larry can only describe as a mesmerizing look that “just makes you melt.”

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Though they’ve all had different personalities, each dog has profoundly impacted Larry and Shauna.

“Out of all four dogs, we think God gave [Honey] to us just to laugh,” Shauna said. “She’s so comical.”

Honey has gone through obedience training and received her K9 Good Citizenship award. Shauna hopes she’ll become a therapy dog someday—after all, she’s great with Bonnie, Shauna’s 90-year-old mother who lives with them.

DO YOUR RESEARCH

The Copleys have learned a lot about greyhounds over the years, and they encourage others to do their research on the rewards and challenges before welcoming one into their home.

“They’re fascinating and beautiful dogs but you have to be aware of what you’re getting into,” said Shauna, “and you can’t be frustrated with the dog because it doesn’t understand.”

But raising and training a greyhound is reciprocated with love, which the Copleys say is well worth the effort.

“I know everyone thinks the dog they have or the breed they have is special,” Shauna said. “But when I run into another greyhound owner, we smile at each other because we both know the hidden secrets of sharing your life with a greyhound.” ■

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Finding a pet to fit your lifestyle: Plan ahead to reap the rewards of a loving pet

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Every year thousands of pets are turned over to animal shelters because they weren’t good fits for their owners. Oftentimes, families discover they brought home a biter, barker, scratcher, digger or jumper and don’t have the time or means to work with them. When pets are given away, the pets and their owners all suffer.

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o before selecting your pet— any pet—do your homework.

With a little preplanning, you can find the pet that most closely fits yours or gift recipient’s lifestyle.

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VARIETY OF DOGS, VARIETY OF NUISANCES

While it may sound painless, grooming can sometimes be overwhelming. In addition to keeping claws trimmed and an occasional bath, some dogs require lengthy daily brushing to remove tangles or trapped fur in double coats. Highmaintenance breeds include the American Eskimo, cocker spaniel, collie, great Pyrenees, Lhasa Apso, old English sheepdog, poodle, schnauzer and terriers.

A playful, energetic puppy can make a great playmate. But as your puppy grows, that hyperactivity can become overwhelming. High-strung dogs often jump on people and tear through the house, and some tend to maintain that high energy level well into their adult life. Such breeds include Airedale terriers, boxers, Brittanys, cocker spaniels, Dalmatians, golden retrievers, Irish setters, Jack Russell terriers, Labrador retrievers, pointers and schnauzers. Some of these energetic dogs work well for people who are active and can give their dog the exercise and stimulation they need.

More dominant breeds, such as akitas, pit bulls, bulldogs, chow chows, German shepherds, Rottweilers and Doberman pinschers, should be chosen with the understanding that they may require strong leadership.

Some nuisances are more common in particular breeds of dogs. A barking dog helps protect against intruders, but excessive barking can become a problem. Some dog breeds known for their barking include the Alaskan malamute, American water spaniel, basset hound, Finnish spitz, terriers, great Pyrenees and miniature schnauzer.

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Many unforeseen problems can be avoided by finding a dog that’ll be easy to handle. Calm, gentle dogs are important for families with small children or visiting grandchildren. Keep in mind that size alone doesn’t dictate these traits.

There are many other traits to consider when choosing a dog.

Before bringing one home, do your research about the breed that interests you to determine if it will fit your family’s lifestyle.

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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Safety. Pets can be aggressive for reasons that range from poor breeding, physical abuse and even disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 800,000 people, mostly children, are bitten annually, severely enough to require medical attention. Infants and small children shouldn’t be left alone with a dog.

It may be difficult to picture your lovable Fido as capable of hurting a child, but even the gentlest dogs have been known to bite.

Little kids sometimes get too close to an animal while it’s eating or chewing a bone, or startle it while it’s sleeping.

Sometimes, small children hang on pets, pull their tails, or threaten a pet’s safety. This can lead to injury to either your pet or a child.

In addition, dogs view their family as part of their packs. A properly trained dog should view adults and older children as alpha (top dog).

But a dog isn’t likely to view a small child in this light and may wield its authority when no one’s around.

Weigh the costs. Besides the obvious costs of purchasing pet food and annual vaccinations, other expenses include licensing, monthly heartworm pills, chew toys, fencing, training, unexpected veterinary care, grooming, kenneling and more.

Allergies. If someone in your household has bad allergies or asthma, check with your doctor before bringing any furred, feathered or finned pet into your home.

Consider your living situation.

The size of dog you choose is important to both your dog’s well being and to maintaining your sanity.

High-energy and medium to large breeds generally need large areas to romp. If you live in a small space, planning regular walks for these dogs may not be sufficient. You’ll tire long before your dog. Also, there will be occasions when you

just won’t be able to accommodate your dog’s need to exercise.

Timing. Finally, the holiday season may not be the best time of year to bring home a new puppy or kitten. People are generally too busy during the holidays to give a new pet the attention it needs. Choose a season when you’ll be able to spend plenty of time with your pet as it adjusts to its new home.

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WHERE TO FIND YOUR PERFECT PET You can find your new pet at the pet store, breeders or from forsale ads online and in your local classifieds, but giving a home to a pet that might otherwise be put to sleep or caged indefinitely and not contributing to the overpopulation of dogs and cats are good reasons to go the route of adopting from a humane society or animal shelter.

You’ll often find mixed breeds through these methods. Mixed breeds are less likely to inherit the diseases and disabilities that are often common in pure breeds. Keep in mind though, sometimes these pets are strays or weren’t properly cared for by their original owner.

A dog or cat that was abused by its previous owner could also pose risks. Ask the animal shelter what is known about the animal’s history.

Taking home a puppy whose history is known and hasn’t been exposed to a poor environment is a plus, but some breeders are only interested in profits and have little knowledge or concern for good breeding and proper care of pups. This can lead to dogs with poor temperaments, genetic disorders or disease. Only adopt from reputable breeders.

Finally, keep in mind that puppies and kittens shouldn’t be removed from their litter before six weeks of age, and preferably eight. ■

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It’s strange that technology has given us the ability to take more pictures than ever, but we hardly ever see a good slideshow anymore.

This month, I want to encourage readers to change that. You’ve been collecting photos on your phones, digital cameras and email. Turn your vacation photos and family memories into something that friends and family can enjoy. Here are a few tips that will help you create a slideshow that is interesting for almost any viewer.

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very few years, we would go to my grandparents’ house and my grandpa would show us slides from long trips they had taken as they crossed the country in search of air museums, botanical gardens and natural parks.

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Choosing photos can be challenging because nobody will ever be as interested in your photos as you are. When you select photos, try to choose one photo from each event or setting. I usually try to avoid consecutively running two photos from the same era or with the same people.

DO SOME MATH BEFOREHAND

Six seconds is the perfect amount of time for a photo to appear on screen. The number of photos times six divided by 60 will tell you how long your slideshow will be.

If you’re using the slideshow for a wedding, funeral or other special event, it can be as long as 15 minutes. If it’s a vacation or series of baby photos, five minutes is probably as long as you want to make it.

MAKE IT A VIDEO

Use simple video editing software to turn your presentation into a video. Sure, they are still pictures, but the video format will be playable without special software. Adobe Spark may be a good place to start if you have a PC. If you own a Mac, I suggest using iMovie. Both programs are free.

ADD A LITTLE MOTION

Your slideshow will be more interesting if you add slight zooms, pans and fade transitions to your photos. This added motion is also called the Ken Burns effect. Don’t go crazy with it, but a little motion can guide the viewer’s eye to the area of interest and help them interpret the photo.

ADD MUSIC

Even with interesting photos and a steady pace, a slideshow can become boring. Add emotion by adding music to the slideshow. Most computers come with software that will rip music from CDs, but you can also use music that you have downloaded from the internet.

Keep in mind that your video may not be shareable on social media if it contains copyrighted music.

If a photo is worth a thousand words, we should all tell more stories by sharing the images locked away in our phones with others who will appreciate them. ■

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The story behind the Old Bag Dear Old Bag: You write a column with wisdom balanced by levity.

Why perpetuate such a silly outdated term used to denigrate older women? “Old Bag” is much like “Old Fart” for men. Do these titles appeal and are they even humorous in our current culture when we are trying to uplift women of all ages?

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Dear DB: I’ve received many letters and comments like yours from other women regarding the name of my column. Just a few years ago, I polled my readers and told them I would change the name if the majority called for it to be changed. I also asked those who wanted it changed to suggest a new name. Readers voted to keep “The Old Bag,” so I still honor this decision today. The name comes from an experience I had years ago when I worked in a retirement community in Arizona. While I waited for the elevator one day, I overheard three ladies talking nearby. One said, “Who is that lady?” Another one answered, “I don’t know, but she sure looks like an old bag.” I looked around and saw no other person. I realized they were talking about me! I took the elevator to the first floor, went into the restroom and looked at myself in the mirror—I did look like an old bag! Then I smiled, and I did not look like an old bag anymore. I said to myself, “You are going to have to smile more, you old bag.” I relate this story for two reasons. First, hearing myself called an old bag was a real growth experience. And second, I believe we are getting carried away with political correctness. It’s okay to make light of ourselves. I can call myself an old bag, however, I would never call another woman that! OB

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Dear Old Bag: I heard you joined a dating site, and I figured if you could do it, so could I. My first experience was not good. This woman’s profile said she had a “few extra pounds,” which was a huge understatement. She must have weighed at least 300 pounds and was at least six feet tall! She could have been the center for the Green Bay Packers! My second experience was much better and we’re currently dating. Please tell your readers to be honest. Signed, BB

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Dear BB: Thanks for writing. I cannot help but wonder how many beautiful women or men were overlooked because they were heavy.

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Dear Old Bag: Why is it that at some doctors’ offices you have to wait for up to two hours to be seen? The other day I had to take time off work to go to the doctor. My time is valuable, too! Signed, Disgusted

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Dear Disgusted: Certain doctors get called away for emergencies or to deliver a baby, or even for personal reasons. But with a wait like that, the office person should tell you and give you the option of coming back for another appointment. I had a lawyer friend who waited two hours and sent the doctor a bill for the two hours at his going rate, which was $150 an hour. Surprisingly, the doctor paid!

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must have shot that bear,” the man said.

An 80-year-old man is having his annual checkup. The doctor asks him how he’s feeling.

“Exactly.”

“I’ve never been better!” he replies.

“I’ve got an 18-year-old bride who’s pregnant and having my child! What do you think about that?”

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The doctor considers this for a moment, and then he says, “Well, let me tell you a story. I know a guy who’s an avid hunter. He never misses a season. But one day he’s in a bit of a hurry and he accidentally grabs his umbrella instead of his gun.

So he’s in the woods and suddenly a grizzly bear appears in front of him!

He raises his umbrella, points it at the bear and squeezes the handle.

The bear drops dead in front of him from a bullet wound in its chest.”

“That’s impossible! Someone else

PEOPLE ARE STRANGE I think it was Mark Twain who said, “People are strange. More so once you cross the border into California.”

As if to prove his point, California has some strange laws. The other day the cops arrested a man on the beach for “reverse streaking.” Apparently, he had run through a nudist colony fully clothed.

MEDICINE SUBSTITUTES Submitted by Mickey Chase

John was a clerk in a small pharmacy, but he wasn’t much of a salesman.

He could never find the item the customer wanted. Peter, the owner, had

had about enough and warned John that the next sale he missed would be his last.

Just then, a man came in coughing and asked John for their best cough syrup. Try as he might, John couldn’t find it.

Remembering Peter’s warning, he sold the man a box of laxative pills and told him to take them all at once.

The customer did as John instructed and then walked outside and leaned against a lamppost.

Peter, who’d seen the whole thing, went over to ask John what happened.

“He wanted something for his cough but I couldn’t find the cough syrup.

So I substituted laxatives and told him to take them all at once,” John said.

“Laxatives won’t cure a cough,” Peter shouted angrily.

“Sure they will,” John said pointing at the man leaning on the lamppost.

“Look at him! He’s afraid to cough.”

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Submitted by Sidney Robyn Two goats are out behind a movie studio eating old movie film. One goat says to the other, “Pretty good, huh?”

The second goat says, “Yeah, but it’s not as good as the book.”

THREE BEARS

Submitted by Abbi Harnet It’s a sunny morning in the forest and the Bear family is just waking up. Baby Bear goes downstairs and sits in his small chair at the table. He looks into his small bowl. It is empty!

“Who’s been eating my porridge?” he squeaks.

Daddy Bear arrives at the table and sits in his big chair. He looks into his big bowl. It is also empty!

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LAUGHING MATTERS “Who’s been eating my porridge?” he roars.

Mummy Bear puts her head through the serving hatch from the kitchen and yells, “For Pete’s sake, how many times do we have to go through this? It was Mummy Bear who got up first. It was Mummy Bear who woke everybody else in the house up. It was Mummy bear who unloaded the dishwasher from last night and put everything away. It was Mummy Bear who went out into the cold early morning air to fetch the newspaper.

It was Mummy Bear who set the table. It was Mummy Bear who put the cat out, cleaned the litter box and filled the cat’s water and food dish. And now that you’ve decided to come downstairs and grace me with your presence, listen good, because I’m only going to say this one more time. I haven’t made the bloody porridge yet!”

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Submitted by Karen Docia A couple of Aussies who were out of work were strolling past a shoe shop when they spotted a pair of crocodile skin shoes in the window.

“Stu!” one of the blokes exclaimed.

“Will you look at the price of them? I tell you what, mate, there’s money to be made in that business, no mistake.”

So they decided to go up north and shoot a few crocs.

They had it really rough for a whole week, wading through the mangrove swamps and being eaten alive by mossies and leeches. But they bagged quite a few crocs.

By the week’s end they had run out of ammo, but they kept at it, taking on the crocs by hand.

Come Saturday morning, they were both in a terrible state.

After one particularly vicious battle with a big old croc, one of the blokes had just about had enough.

“This is no good,” he told his mate.

“If the next one’s not wearing shoes, I’m going home!”

ONE TOUGH TEACHER Submitted by Valeree Seiferd

After retiring, a former Marine Corps gunnery sergeant took a new job as a high school teacher.

Just before the school year started, he injured his back and was required to wear a light plaster cast around the upper part of his body.

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The smart punks, having already heard the new teacher was a former Marine, were leery of him and he knew they would be testing his discipline in the classroom.

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With a strong breeze blowing, it made his tie flap. He picked up a stapler and stapled the tie to his chest.

Dead silence.

The rest of the year went smoothly. ■

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Vote for our 2018 Volunteer of the Year T

he 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 the Montrose Pavilion on Thursday, September 20. With such wonderful volunteers to choose from, we’re leaving it up to you, dear readers, to vote for this year’s Volunteer of the Year.

Vote online (easiest)

Mail-in ballot

Step 1: Visit www.BeaconSeniorNews.com Step 2: Click the link on the home page that says, “Vote for

You can also mail in a ballot.

Ballots must be received by September 17, so plan ahead.

Mail your ballot to:

Volunteer of the Year.” You’ll be directed to the ballot form.

Step 3: Fill out the ballot by providing your name and email

address, then pick your favorite volunteer. (We will never send you unwanted emails or pass your information along to a third party.)

Step 4: Click “Submit”

Rory Ridley

Nominated by TJ Burr, All Points Transit Rory has volunteered more than 80 hours since March. He has delivered All Points Transit passengers to medical appointments that All Points Transit would have been otherwise unable to accommodate. He often has early morning shifts, taking folks to Delta, Grand Junction, Ridgway and around town. He is very eager to claim any shift that we cannot fit in to our paid driver schedules.

He has been a tremendous asset for our organization, and we can’t thank him enough for his dedication and commitment.

Sandy Longmore

Nominated by Oneda Doyal, Sharing Ministries Food Bank Sandy is one of our most cherished volunteers. Four days a week, she hands out items she makes to the children whose parents are waiting for food. She writes short stories and jokes, and prints them and distributes them to our clients in the waiting room. Sharing Ministries voted her Volunteer of the Year 2017. She volunteers in the food bank’s waiting room and tends to our clients as they wait for food boxes. Sandy went out of her way to make gift bags at Christmas for all of our 150 reg-

Vote for your favorite Volunteer of the Year!

With so many wonderful volunteers to choose from, the BEACON needs your help selecting the 2018 Volunteer of the Year.

The winner will be announced at a special ceremony for all nominated volunteers at BeaconFest, Thursday, September 20 at Montrose Pavilion.

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istered volunteers. She cares deeply about every client and volunteer that comes through here. She makes books to give to clients with easy-to-make recipes, and brings her special needs son to help as a volunteer at the food bank. Overall, Sandy is a selfless servant to her community and we feel that she deserves recognition.

Mary Jo St. Jean

Nominated by Marcia Melvin, Crossroads Senior Living.

Mary Jo volunteers at Crossroads Senior Living, Delta County Memorial Hospital, HopeWest, Heirlooms for Hospice, Delta County Museum and as an ambassador with the Chamber of Commerce. She does everything from office work to cleaning and events. Mary Jo is invaluable to me at Crossroads. She volunteers every day, and in between her community support, she’ll come by and help me with my Crossroads duties. No one deserves this award more than she does. Mary Jo is full of volunteer energy! Wherever there is a volunteer need, she is there to help out. She is on call to help out at short notice. You will not find a better volunteer!

Mary Jo always has a smile on her face to brighten those people she comes in contact with. She has my highest recommendation for this Volunteer of the Year Award! ■

Here’s how to make your vote count: 1) Read about each volunteer and their qualifications 2) Choose your favorite volunteer: ❒ Rory Ridley ❒ Sandy Longmore ❒ Mary Jo St. Jean 3) Cast your vote Vote online at www.BeaconSeniorNews.com or mail this official ballot to: PO Box 3895, Grand Junction, CO 81502 The last day to vote online is September 16. Mail-in ballots must be received

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Heart to heart: Cookie and me

By Bill Levine uring my 9-year-old Boston terrier’s recent echocardiogram appointment, I was not, unlike the first appointment, focusing on the intimacy of Cookie’s beating heart tissue and blood flow on the screen. At this six-month checkup there was less awe and more trepidation on my part.

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her if we needed to change Cookie’s meds. She became more upbeat and said that as long as Cookie doesn’t show any symptoms, like shortness of breath, we could keep her on the same meds.

discharge, Cookie was told how cute she was and given a treat.

There was no waiting in creepy isolation. I just whisked her into my car and deposited her in the front seat—her favorite spot.

My initial echocardiogram—four years before Cookie’s—was nerve wracking. A day after surgery for a broken ankle, I was wheeled on a tortuous journey to the echocardio room in a deserted wing of the hospital. The echo was non-eventful, except for the cold jelly on my chest applied by the showerhead-like device. Afterward, my gurney was moved into the long, empty corridor and I was assured transportation would be right down. After waiting 20 minutes, I would have welcomed even a troll who was willing to rescue me from the spooky corridor.

Several months after my echocardiogram, I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. When I occasionally feel dizzy, I monitor my heart rate with a finger pulse oximeter. If it’s beating at 130 beats per minute, I take special, quick-acting beta blockers.

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This time I paid more attention to the vet as she jotted down numbers. I hoped they would add up to Christin stabilityHawbaker, in Cookie’s L.Ac. condition. They didn’t.

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Year-round Montrose Farmers’ Market celebrates 40 years and heads outside for the summer

First established in 1978, the Montrose Farmers’ Market is one of the oldest farmers’ markets in western Colorado. It has been in Centennial Plaza in downtown Montrose since May 12, where it will be every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. until October.

Home to a wide range of producers, including local farmers, artisans and craft merchants offering freshly-baked pies, cookies, breads, honey, jams, soaps, garlic, lavender, farmfresh eggs, locally produced meats, cheese and even handcrafted jewelry, the market is much more than just a place to buy groceries.

One of the many vendors at the market is Frances Baer. Baer runs Ivywild Gardens, and when she isn’t at the market, she can be found selling her wares outside of her greenhouse in Peagreen, a community between Olathe and Delta.

“I’ve been coming to the market on and off since 2001,” Baer said. “There is nobody else offering plants [this year], so it’s good for me and it’s great exposure and a way for me to introduce my business.”

But for Baer, it’s more than just business.

“It’s a real community thing,” she added. “I stopped doing it for a while, but my old customers remember me and it’s nice to see them again. It’s nice to have the live music, too.”

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Steve and Kerissa Taylor run Wovoka Ranch east of town, where they raise Highland cattle, pigs, goats and poultry. The Taylors are new to the farmers’ market, having only started in June, but they are thrilled with the connections and relationships they have already made.

A family-run farm, the Taylors believe in sustainable agriculture. They are eager to show their farm and the methods they use to anyone who wants to see.

“We encourage people to come out and see the farm for themselves, so they can get to know their farmer, their food and what goes into it,” said Steve.

Partners (VFP), one of the stated aims of the Montrose Farmers’ Market is to ensure that healthy, local food is accessible to as many people as possible. One way this is achieved is by participating in SNAP, the Colorado State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Montrose Farmers’ Market is part of the Double Up Food Bucks program that doubles the value of SNAP benefits at participating markets and food retail stores.

To learn more, visit www.doubleupcolorado.org.

The market also has live music and food demonstrations, making it a great place to start a day out in Montrose Downtown.

Circle A Garden has recently returned to the market after a hiatus to offer their locally grown produce to the community.

“Farmers markets are incredibly important to the community. It’s so important to know where your food is coming from and who is growing it,” said Alex Hertel-Yoho, Circle A Garden’s assistant farm manager. “I think it also helps build a stronger community—one where the farmers are invested in the people that are eating their food and the people that are eating the food are invested in supporting the local economy.”

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Swimming in the garden’s bounty:

Preserve, create and share the joys of your garden Tomatoes are ripe and jumping off the vine. Sometimes they even make it to the kitchen.

We’re eating lots of summer squash, and perhaps we’re infusing our water with basils and

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DRY AND DEHYDRATE

Drying is a simple way to preserve your favorite flavors. Dried leafy herbs and edible flowers from your garden are fun to cook with, and they also make wonderful herbal teas.

Air-dry culinary and medicinal herbs by bundling and hanging them upside down in a cool, dark place with a bit of air flow. You can also spread a thin layer of plant material in a basket and lay cheesecloth over the top to keep dust away.

Many peppers can also be dried this way, but be sure they dry quickly to keep them from getting moldy on the inside. You can help prevent this by making a slit in the side of the pepper or drying them in a dehydrator. I love cooking with

dried peppers during the winter. It’s so easy to use dried chili flakes as a garnish or add dried sweet peppers to a soup.

fermented foods are great for our health, with probiotics that help to improve digestion, boost immunity and promote a healthy gut.

Western Slope farmers spoil us with mouth-watering stone fruits like peaches, apricots and cherries.

We sure know what a great peach tastes like. Preserve these bits of heaven by drying sliced fruits in a dehydrator.

Fermentation also extends the shelf life of some foods and creates interesting flavors and textures, so that you can enjoy your garden’s bounty in new ways year-round.

I also love dehydrating sliced cherry tomatoes, then rehydrating them in a jar of apple cider vinegar to enjoy all throughout the year. It’s a condiment that tastes perfect in so many dishes.

FERMENT

In fermentation, bacteria or yeast transforms sugar into acids or alcohol. You can thank this process for coffee, chocolate, cheese, yogurt, kimchi, wine and beer, vinegar, sourdough bread and many other beloved eats. We’ve been preserving food since ancient times through fermentation, and as it turns out,

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Spend an afternoon crafting with the grandkids, using the beautiful blooms available to us this time of year. Press flowers between layers of waxed paper under a stack of books. After five days or so, you’ll have a spread of decorative blooms to use in art projects of all kinds.

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mints to refresh and hydrate during this hot, dry summer. s our harvests grow more abundant and diverse, we get to enjoy gifts from the garden in so many ways. From kitchen sink to crafting table, here are a few ways to preserve the bounty.

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Sharing your garden’s bounty can inspire someone you love to start a garden of their own. Be an ambassador of the garden through your passion and generosity, and you just might be a catalyst for someone else to start growing their own food. ■

GARDEN CHECKLIST ❑ Plant out brassica plant starts ❑ Seed another succession of braising greens, bush beans,

beets, cilantro, green onion, kale, radishes and turnips. Tips for late-season sowings: • Cool down soil temperatures with shade cloth for a few days before seeding • Choose varieties with shorter numbers of days to maturity • Have insulating fabrics ready in case of early frosts

❑ Deadhead annual and perennial flowers to encourage new growth

❑ Order bulbs for fall planting ❑ Incorporate cover crops by seeding bare beds ❑ Prune hedges for the last time this season (so as not to encourage new growth too late in the season)

❑ Cure onions in a warm, dry place with plenty of air flow for two to four weeks before storing

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Across 1 Clock radio switch 5 Fingerprint features 11 Something to shoot for 14 “Doctor Zhivago” role 15 Feudal tribute 16 Season 17 Detonator 19 Ball of fire 20 Group of royals ending with Queen Anne 21 Israeli parliament 23 Conk out 24 Coup d’___ 25 Portable grill 29 Nativity tableaux 32 Honest politician 33 Seoul food place 35 Butler of fiction 36 Stupid ___ stupid does 38 Namely 40 1995 Cage co-star 41 Mortise mate 43 Babes of Baja 45 Fleet VIP 46 Fettered 48 Homes of the rich and famous

50 “Do I dare to ___ peach?” (Eliot) 51 Capote, on Broadway 52 Divides up 55 Typically 59 Eureka!

60 Pipe down 62 Place for ale 63 Place to park an ark 64 Falling-out 65 Wallflowery 66 Cheapen 67 “___ girl!”

Down 1 They’re in a clergyman’s closet 2 Fountain favorite 3 “Haus” wife 4 Zealots’ last stand site 5 More than sizzling 6 Coop group 7 E-mail address ending 8 One of Ozzie’s boys 9 Temporary vehicle 10 Heavenly gatekeeper 11 Raise funds 12 Flu symptom 13 Give quarters to

18 Halloween option 22 German Meister-singer 25 Columbus landed here in 1492 26 “Ghosts” playwright 27 Stuffed favorite 28 Oscar winner for “Reversal of Fortune” 29 “Educating Rita” star 30 Pianist’s exercise 31 Arrests 34 Woolly mama 37 Bashful birds of the marsh 39 Lab 42 Memo writer’s need 44 Precious instrument, for short 47 Earth mother 49 Night light show 52 Duped group 53 Nope 54 Guesstimate 55 Sad to say 56 College credit 57 Jack-up 58 James or Kett 61 First name in college football coaching

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House husband

By Dick Wolfsie e were watching TV one evening last week when my wife asked, “Don’t you think it’s about time we moved?”

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“Sure,” I said. “I’ll stretch out on the floor with a pillow; you take the couch.”

Apparently that is not what she meant. After 30 years in our house, Mary Ellen now thinks we should be living in a condo—a place where the owners don’t have to mow or water the lawn or shovel snow.

My son will be disappointed if we move. He was making good money doing all that.

My wife is certain we have many good years ahead of us, but she doesn’t believe in having anything above us. Like rooms. Mary Ellen wants everything on one floor. I like going upstairs to go to bed. That’s my 12-step program from Exercis-

ers Anonymous. If we buy a home all on one level, that’s the end of my 30-second evening workout.

So last weekend, despite my misgivings, we started looking for a new place to live. We have this great real estate agent who is the most effusive and energetic person I have ever met. He’s excited about everything. The first condo we looked at, Brad got very emotional about the baseboards that accented the tall walls and high ceilings, the inchthick granite countertops and the stamped concrete patio (whatever that is). He was quick to point out that there was an electrical outlet on the kitchen island where we could make frozen margaritas. And those slow-closing drawers and cabinets? He was ecstatic.

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their residence when the Realtor is doing a showing. What’s incredible is how perfectly tidy and immaculate everything is. I hadn’t planned on relocating to Stepford.

My wife has fun speculating about the lives of the residents of the homes by just a casual observation of the furnishings.

“This is probably a very nice older man,” she ventured at the last condo we toured, “who may have recently lost his wife and who has six young grandchildren. He loves modern art and reads science fiction.”

“And he makes his own lasagna from scratch,” I said.

“Wait, how did you know the lasagna was homemade?” she asked.

“Relax,” I said. “I washed the fork and put it back in the drawer.”

Mary Ellen and I have totally different sets of criteria regarding what we are searching for in our next home.

I took Brad aside and said, “See if you can find a four-bedroom home with a little alcove for an office, and a finished basement where I can put a TV and an exercise bike. Also, I’d love to have a private back deck with a view of secluded woods. And I prefer living on a cul-de-sac.”

Brad called me the next day. “Dick, I found the ideal place for you. Looks like it’s not up for sale quite yet, but you can still make an offer…. Wait a second, this is your address. This is where you live now!”

“Great job, Brad,” I said. “You are the best. You found the perfect house for me.” ■

(Note to Brad: I’m kidding.)

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AUGUST 17 & 18

Two Rivers Chautauqua “World War I: The War to End All Wars” is the theme that will dominate performances at the 13th annual Two Rivers Chautauqua at the Avalon Theatre in Grand Junction.

Featured performers will depict and tell the stories of three legendary figures: Emma Goldman, Erich Maria Remarque, and General Jack Pershing. Additional presentations will feature The Legendary Ladies and local Young Chautauquans. Daytime performances are free and open to the public. Scheduled performances take place throughout the day on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at www. monumentaltix.com, at the Avalon Theatre Box Office or at the door.

For more information, visit www. museumofwesternco.org or call

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AUGUST 18

A tribute to Walt Smith This concert and 91st birthday celebration for legendary musician Walt Smith starts at 2 p.m. at the Art Center in Grand Junction. Smith will be celebrating his 91st birthday.

Walt has been sharing his jazz music with Western Slope residents since 1956 and is the musical icon of this area. The concert showcases a 16-piece big band as well as an 8-piece jazz group and Walt on the piano. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Tickets are available at The Commons of Hilltop, Solstice Senior Living, and The Art Center.

This event is sponsored by The BEACON, The Art Center and the Swing City Express. A portion of proceeds will benefit The Art Center.

AUGUST 18

San Juan Chamber Music Fest This special concert celebrates 35 years of classical music in Ouray County by recognizing past board members of the Ouray County Performing Arts Guild and featuring favorite music from past programs.

Concert is at 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House. The evening will conclude with a champagne reception at the Ago Gallery of Fine Arts. Cost is $25. For more information, call 626-2970.

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North Fork Art & Ag Tour Tour organic farms, orchards, wineries and artists’ studios of the North Fork Valley this Labor Day weekend.

Farm tours and demonstrations are scheduled in two-hour time blocks throughout the day, and artists’ studios are open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour is free, happy hour at Remedy Juce Bar Cafe at 5 p.m. is on your own, and our Celebrate the Fork dinner to benefit the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition is $75 per person.

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FUN AFTER 50 by lunch and wine tasting at Leroux Creek Vineyards. End the day at Lance Swigart’s amazing garden.

Meet at the Senior Center at 8:45 a.m. Cost is $20; bring money for lunch and purchases.

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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.

AUGUST 20

The Montrose Connection Share ideas and network with others from 6:15-8 p.m. at the Montrose Library Community Room. Seating is limited, so register by calling 2497705 or visiting www.meetup.com/ montrose-new-in-town-meetup

EDUCATION Have lunch at noon and listen to educational presentations at 1 p.m. at the Montrose Senior Center. Cost for lunch is $5. Call 964-3419 the day before to make lunch reservations.

August 7 - Kevin Harvey presents “Support your local bees: Learn how bees support us and what can we do and not do to help them thrive.”

August 13 - Kathryn Burke presents “The Little Big Horn: The real events that lead to General Custer and the 7th Calvary’s final battle.”

August 20 - Manette Steele presents “Mighty Mini Horse Therapy: Highly successful and endearing therapy approaches using miniature horses”—and meet the horses.

TRIPS & TOURS AUGUST 1

Gambling at Sky Ute Casino Travel to Senior’s Day at Sky Ute Casino. Enjoy free play and a discount-

ed lunch. Must bring driver license.

Meet at the Montrose Senior Center at 6:45 a.m. Cost is $45; bring money for lunch and gambling.

AUGUST 7

Hike Galloping Goose Take a hike that follows an old narrow gauge rail line, which was built in 1891. This trail is moderate with high elevation. Meet at the Montrose Senior Center at 8 a.m. Cost is $18; bring lunch.

AUGUST 10

Night sky viewing at the Grand Junction Observatory Enjoy a night of stargazing at the world class observatory’s “star party.” Telescopes will be set up by the Western Colorado Astronomy Club for night sky viewing. Meet at the MRD Field House at 5:45 p.m. Bring any telescope equipment you have.

AUGUST 12

Telluride Chamber Music Festival Meet at the MRD Field House at 10:15 a.m. Cost is $45; bring money for lunch in town.

AUGUST 21

Winery, garden, farm and fiber tour Visit Mesa Winds Farm and Winery and enjoy a tasting and view the babydoll southdown sheep. Next, tour Fire Mountain Fiber followed

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Morrow Point Boat Tour Join a park ranger for a 1 ½ hour boat tour on the Morrow Point Reservoir. Travel into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, learning about geology, wildlife, early inhabitants and the narrow gauge railroad. To get to the boat you have to walk down 232 stairs, then an easy 3/4-mile walk.

Must register by August 13. Meet at the Montrose Senior Center at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $44; bring a lunch.

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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.

MONDAYS

Line dancing Line dance from 4-6 p.m. on the first, second and fourth Mondays of the month and 6-8 p.m. on the third Monday at the Montrose Senior Center. Cost is $2.

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. ■

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Montrose Memorial Hospital welcomes Dr. Steve Emmons Board Certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Steve Emmons will be a welcome addition to the San Juan Cancer Center. Dr. Emmons recently practiced with St. Mary’s Oncology Group in Grand Junction, and prior to coming to Colorado, practiced in Vermont and Arizona. Dr. Emmons looks forward to meeting Montrose area patients and helping them through experiences that are often among the most difficult they face. He will begin seeing patients July 23.

Grand Junction High School reunions Class of 1953 - Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with friends and old classmates for the 65th reunion for Grand Junction High School Class of 1953. For information, call Edward Gardner at 2429523.

Class of 1968 - Grand Junction High School’s Class of 1968 will have their 50th Class Reunion on Sept 26-27. The reunion committee is striving to find as many classmates as possible. If you or a family member were in the class of 1968

or know someone who was, please have them visit www.gjhs1968. com, submit their contact info and download the registration form.

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.

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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.

• Cardiac Support Group meets monthly from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday at Montrose Memorial Hospital in Conference Room A. • 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.

• Diabetes Support meets monthly at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Call 240-7280.

• 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 1:302:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Call 275-2138.

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• 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 in Delta and Montrose. 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. Fourth St. in Montrose. ■

Citizens Climate Lobby meets at 6:30 p.m. August 6 at the Montrose Library meeting room. For more information, call 240-9146 or email montrose@citizensclimatelobby.org.

Crafternoon members knit and crochet projects from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first, second and third Wednesdays of the month in the Montrose library meeting room to donate to various charities. 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.

Guys Giving Club of Montrose meets quarterly. 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 guysgivingclubmontrose@ gmail.com.

Montrose Pavilion Dance Club hosts dances monthly from 7:3011 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. monthly. For date and location call 245-5649 or visit www.vestafjelllodge.org.

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