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Is Aleppo a brand of dog food?

By Kevin K. VanGundy

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he first presidential candidate that I had the privilege to vote for was Ronald Reagan in 1980. My youngest daughter, Olivia, will have that same privilege of voting in her first presidential election this November.

Unfortunately, there is no Ronald Reagan running for office. Then how should she decide?

A glimmer of hope I think the best way to decide whom to vote for this November is to look at the vice-presidential candidates. Both make a reasonable choice for President of the United States. ❒ Mike Pence (R) ❒ Tim Kaine (D)

Libertarian fools gold At one point I had decided to go the Libertarian route, but when their candidate for president, Gary Johnson, didn’t know what Aleppo was, I was

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scared straight—straight back to a mainstream candidate. I’m as much of an isolationist as the next redneck but to not know about Aleppo? Come on!

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A Voter’s Dilemma

By Louis Farmer

I guess I had better start making a note About when and where and how to vote.

All of my life I’ve voted the GOP But the last few years it seems to me The republicans have somehow gone to pot, Their speeches are mostly just a lot of rot.

But I couldn’t vote for a democrat.

Oh no! I couldn’t think of doing that!

Their speeches all come thru loud and clear, If you have a radio or TV anywhere near.

“I will balance the budget, curb government spending.

No more foreign aid will we be lending.

I will get rid of the bureaucrats, slow down inflation.

Vote for John Doe, you can see I’m no imitation.”

Now I’ve heard that bunk for many long years.

Anymore it drives me wild, almost to tears.

Why doesn’t someone come along that can tell us the truth?

So that when I go in that voting booth I’ll vote for him, whether black, white, or green, Just so we can get something done on that government scene!

While this poem could have been written yesterday, it’s actually over 40 years old. Thank you, Sue Chapman, for submitting your father’s poem to us.

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OCTOBER 2016

Grandma is one

Tough Mudder

By Melanie Wiseman “My Grandma is One Tough Mudder.”

So say the T-shirts of Laurie Galvan’s tiny grandsons.

Galvan completed her first grueling Tough Mudder event at age 49.

Last month she completed her sixth, at age 53. Her goal is to do at least 10—then who knows what challenge she’ll take on next.

Tough Mudder courses across the U.S., Europe and Asia involve tackling military-style obstacles throughout a 10- to 12-mile run. Galvan’s latest Tough Mudder included running up Snowmass Mountain, gaining 2,700 feet in elevation—an obstacle in itself.

“I’m not into competition to be the best or the fastest but if I were 30 years younger I’d be training for American Ninja Warrior,” Galvan said.

For Galvan, participating in Tough Mudders is a personal challenge and

a fitness goal to work toward. She is also proud to compete in an event that supports wounded warriors.

At 22, Galvan became one of just 12 female Colorado State Troopers.

In 1993, she was hired by the Mesa County Sheriff’s Department and is now a patrol lieutenant.

“It’s been the right path for me,” Galvan said. “This is where all the fun and excitement happens. You’re not just at a desk all day long.”

Promoting fitness “Back in my state patrol days you definitely had to do a lot of running and physical fitness,” she said. “It really became more of a focus when I started working at the sheriff’s office.”

She started weight lifting and getting back into shape after having her son.

“I got more interested in wanting to help out my fellow employees and promote health and fitness,” she said.

Galvan has certifications in fitness

trainings and in sports nutrition.

When Colorado Mesa University started a police academy in 2006, she became a liaison and instructor. Since then, she has developed a boot camp program taking place during the first six weeks at the academy.

“Working with the academy students really motivated me,” she said.

“I try to inspire them on both their personal and family levels. You can get by with being unfit in the field, but it can literally be the difference between life and death.”

The Tough Mudder challenge Galvan didn’t give any thought to advertisements about Tough Mudder competitions until a coworker asked if she was up to give it a try.

Because competitions are not timed and focus more on team camaraderie and personal goals, she signed up.

With participants averaging 30 years old, she was in a league of her own.

“Five of us went to Utah in 2012.

It was so cold and windy, we were

just happy to survive the last two miles,” Galvan said. “The others said, ‘I’ll never do this again,’ but I was hooked! When you finish you are so exhausted. But when I look back I think that was quite a personal accomplishment—and really fun.”

Now her workouts were more purposeful because she was working toward a goal.

“The Tough Mudders gave me the extra spark to work on my endurance and upper body strength, and to push myself to get stronger and leaner for a purpose,” Galvan said.

“Working out energizes you. I don’t like running but now I’m running to survive.”

Tough Mudder competitions are not about the race—they’re about helping each other finish. Their motto is “No Mudder Left Behind.”

“All the obstacles are to challenge you, play upon your fears, and help you overcome those fears,” Galvan said. “There’s always water and mud,

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confined dark spaces, high obstacles, low crawls in mud under barbed wire, some have fire, and the very last obstacle is called electroshock therapy, which is a 30-yard field of dangling wires you run through which zap you with 10,000 volts of electricity.”

Galvan has run the Mudder in Utah, Las Vegas and Snowmass and has her sights on Lake Tahoe, Southern California and Mesa, Arizona.

“I might want to try ‘The World’s Toughest Mudder’ some day,” Galvan said. “It’s a 5-mile course where you see how many times you can run it in 24 hours. For women, it’s usually 80-90 miles.”

She said there’s no room for whining when there are actual wounded warriors participating. Some are missing an arm or a leg, or are blind.

“If they can do this, I have nothing to complain about,” Galvan said.

Can-do attitude This past July 4, Galvan climbed to the top of Independence Monument with the local search and rescue team.

“This is something I never would have dreamed I could have done before doing the Tough Mudders,” she said. “I always want to be able to say, ‘I choose to do this because I physically can.’ When you get older, it’s not so much about the quantity of life because nothing guarantees you’re going to have a long life. It’s all about the quality of life.”

Although Galvan said that things hurt more and are harder to do as one ages, there are two kinds of pain.

Set a goal! Plan your race!

We’re not expecting you to make travel plans for the next Tough Mudder competition (let us know if you are) but there are plenty of challenging races in the area that allow you to start off small or go big! Here are some upcoming races to set your sights on.

October 9 - Powderhorn Piece of Cake Hill Climb Participate in an uphill race on Stagecoach. It should be a piece of cake, right? Race begins at 9 a.m. Call 268-5700 for details.

November 5 – Rim Rock Marathon The Rim Rock Marathon is one of the most scenic marathons in Colorado. Runners will start in Grand Junction and wind up and over the Colorado National Monument and descend to the finish line at Circle Park in Fruita. Then enjoy live entertainment, vendors and a beer garden. Entry fees: $95 for marathon, and $175 for marathon relay teams (two participants). Call 248-1469 or visit www.rimrockmarathon.com for details.

She said the pain of discipline is training yourself to continue to move and stay active, which actually makes things hurt less in the long run.

The pain of regret is giving up and becoming sedentary, which makes things hurt so much more.

“Doing anything is better than doing nothing at all,” she said. “Just move every single day.”

Another Tough Mudder motto: “When is the last time you did something for the first time?” ■

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November 12 - Moab Senior Games Powerwalk/ Racewalk If you’re a fan of the Western Colorado Senior Games, you’ll love competing in Moab. Each division will have 400-, 800-, 1,500- and 2,000-meter races. Races are from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $7. For details, visit www.moabseniorgames.com or call 435-260-0161.

December 4 - Winterstart Nordic Race Grand Mesa Nordic Council sponsors the Winterstart 5K Race (both classic and freestyle races) at the Skyway Trail System on the Grand Mesa. Entry fee is $25. For details, visit www.gmnc.org.

Cover Photo: Laurie Galvan carries a fellow racer on her back during a Tough Mudder competition. She raced her sixth race just last month and her goal is to complete at least 10.

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’Tis the season for canning:

Can now for delicious winter recipes

By Cheryl Hardy

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few months from now, you’ll look outside your kitchen window to see a blizzard of snow falling on the already snow packed and frozen ground. But with a little bit of planning, you can be at work in your kitchen with the comforting fragrances of cinnamon, sugar and peaches permeating from the oven and throughout the house. This can happen for you if you have preserved those peaches of fall by canning them.

Canning is a method of preserving food by sealing it in a glass container to stop natural spoilage. The process isn’t difficult but it takes time.

There are two methods of canning.

Long-time canner Karen Fogg prefers the pressure canning method, which is great for preserving low-acid foods such as vegetables and meat. She uses water bath canning for highly acidic foods, such as tomatoes and pickles, and food that will be made into jams, jellies and salsas.

“Canned food will keep up to 10 years,” Fogg said. “But I don’t recommend that. I can enough goods to cycle through my supplies every

three years.”

Prior to canning, assemble the supplies you need and gather the items you’re about to can. If you’re canning fruit, remove the pits and make slices about a half-inch wide. Fill the jars, leaving a one-inch space at the top.

Water bath canning If you decide to use the water bath canning method, you will need a large stockpot that will hold several pint jars. For water bath canning, heat your jars in hot (not boiling) water. Keep the jars hot until you are ready to use them. Be sure that the stockpot you are going to use has a small cake rack or something similar in the bottom.

Fill the jars with fruit and cover them with lids and rings. Fill the pot halfway with water and place your jars in the pot about one-inch apart.

Immerse the jars in one or two inches of water and bring to a rolling boil.

The amount of time needed for processing will be determined by your recipe. Allow your jars to stand for five minutes and remove them using tongs or a jar lifter. Let the processed jars stand for 12 to 24 hours before enjoying the fruits of your labor.

Canning is a method of preserving food by sealing it in a glass container to stop natural spoilage. Canning allows you to enjoy foods when they are no longer in season.

Karen Fogg has been canning the yields of her garden for years. Her garden produces peaches, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, beans, grapes, three types of berries and more.

Pressure canning If you are pressure canning, you will need a pressure cooker that will heat to 240 degrees.

For the pressure canning method, also warm your jars before using them. Fill the cooker with two or three inches of water and place it on medium-high heat, bringing the water to a simmer. Prepare your food according to the recipe you have chosen. As you fill your jars, be sure to wipe the rims with a damp cloth.

Put the filled jars in the cooker with two or three inches of water, leaving a little space between the jars. Lock the pressure canner lid into place, leaving the vent pipe open. Allow steam to escape through the vent

pipe for 10 minutes and gradually adjust the heat to achieve the amount of pressure recommended in your recipe. Remove the pot from heat to cool. Once the pressure returns to zero, remove the weight and unlock the lid. Wait 10 minutes then remove the jars. As with the water bath, let the jars stand 12 to 24 hours.

These delicious fruits and vegetables are still available and are waiting for you at farmers markets, roadside stands and packing sheds. Get them on your shelves to enjoy all winter long. ■

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Sweet nostalgia:

Relive favorite memories with candy

By Melanie Wiseman & Cloie Sandlin

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hat was your favorite childhood candy or pop? Licorice, Cherry Mash, Tootsie Pops, cream sodas or root beer? When you indulge in them as an adult, do you reminisce?

Studies suggest that our senses and emotions are intricately linked, so the flavor of your favorite candy can take you on a walk down memory lane and bring back special memories.

Children today can share the same taste in treats as their grandparents did when they were little. Some candies have become a staple of American culture, having been around for decades. The Tootsie Roll, for example, has been around for over a century. M&Ms has become a favorite for generations worldwide and has been around since 1941.

Unfortunately, some childhood treats didn’t withstand the test of time. Although some candies aren’t even made anymore, you’d be surprised at what you can find at your local candy store.

Sharing candy stories Ben and Elise Hall call their Candy Time Shoppe, 500 Main St. in Grand Junction, a nostalgic candy store that connects families and generations together “Everyone has a candy story,” Elise said.

“Some say there isn’t a lot you can do when you have grandparents and young children together, but here they can all find something.”

Many grandparents come in, give each grandchild a dollar, and watch the kids explore.

“Candy is kind of like music,” Ben said. “If you hear that Beatles song on the radio, it takes you back to when you first heard it. People come in all day and say, ‘I remember when I ate this as a kid,’ and name the store they got it at and what the packaging looked like. They also say, ‘It was bigger,’ and I remind them they were smaller.”

Ben enjoys hunting for candy that customers recommend or request. Candy Time now has 23 different licorices and 120 Jelly Belly flavors. They also have chocolate from different countries, Bun Bars, Moon Pies, Root Beer Barrels, salt-water taffy, Idaho Spud, Texas’ Peanut Patty, Faygo Soda, Dad’s Root Beer, Sarsaparilla, Big Red, local fudge and more.

One customer stops by each year to buy “Oh Henry!” bars for her Grandpa Henry’s birthday.

Some of these sweet treats can also be found at Enstroms retail locations and A Country Cupboard, located at 2454 Hwy 6&50.

Colorado chocolate Russell Stover Candies is a name known among all generations for their boxed chocolates and other sweet treats. This

Candy Time Shoppe owners Ben and Elise Hall enjoy hearing patrons’ nostalgic stories about candy.

Above: Susan Kiel and Diane Polonsky browse Russell Stover’s a la carte candies after an exciting day at the Montrose-Delta BeaconFest.

Below: eanne McCleery and Carol Collins made a special trip to Russell Stover Candies in Montrose to stock up on their favorite treats before heading back home to Arizona.

Colorado-born company is especially known to Montrose residents because of its factory and retail location at 2146 S. Townsend Ave. in Montrose.

The store’s candy is timeless because of the variety of treats to choose from. Boxed chocolates, assorted chocolates, sugar-free candy, taffy, candy corn, pecan delights and mint patties are just a few of the things in stock. The store also sells ice cream sundaes, and has an entire backroom dedicated to clearance candy and “bloopers” (the same quality candy just looking a little less than perfect).

The health benefits of candy In addition to bringing back pleasant memories and satisfying your sweet tooth, studies show that candy can have positive effects on your health. Certain candy can remedy minor ailments, decrease risk of disease, improve cognitive functions, decrease stress and improve your

mood. But taking this as an excuse to indulge might have adverse effects.

Savor these treats—only in moderation.

• Dark chocolate has antioxidants, and some reports say it can decrease the risk of a heart attack and stroke by 39 percent.

• Chocolate can boost your mood, as it increases serotonin levels in the brain, acting as an antidepressant and enhancing your mood. It may also help soothe coughs due to the ingredient theobromine, which suppresses vagal nerve activity.

• Candy can help you live longer.

A Harvard study found that people who ate candy several times a month lived almost a year longer than those who ate no candy at all.

• Licorice has a compound that can help you keep your memory sharp.

• Chewing gum can help reduce anxiety and alleviate stress.

• Peppermint can help you concentrate and can ease an upset or gassy stomach.

• Ginger candy can help with digestion as well. ■

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Whooee! What a ride!

By Don Johnson

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mong the many maladies that afflicted me as I became older was one they called peripheral neuropathy.

This was a malfunction of the nervous system of the outer extremities starting with a tingling of the feet and culminating with shooting pains in my hands and feet, and losing control of those areas.

The disease progressed through stages that left me dependent for locomotion, first, on a cane, then a walker, then a roller-fitted walker called a rollator. This condition was compounded by my atrial fibrillation, which led to a lack of stamina. The combination of these factors left me with slow and uncertain mobility when I wanted to get from one place to another.

Then, my much better half came up with the perfect solution: a mobility scooter.

This little vehicle was ideal for any gimp with the desire to get from one place to another with minimum effort. Smoothly, quietly, it glided from one room to another at my will. For portability, it quickly disassembled into three lightweight parts, which fit neatly into our minivan. For me it had but one drawback. It totally lacked any degree of excitement. It performed its function with efficiency, grace and dignity.

What a bore!

However, it had one thing that intrigued me to no end. In addition to the regular throttle, it had a speed dial with the image of a turtle at one end and a jackrabbit at the other.

I was forbidden to touch this dial while going into or operating inside a home or building.

Bummer!

To go to church, we parked in a handicap zone where my wife Judy

would quickly unpack and assemble my scooter. I would glide up the ramp provided and slip easily into the meeting room.

Then my good wife had a brainstorm. Our congregation counted within its membership several other handicapped people, many of whom found walking quite difficult.

“What if,” she inquired, “we parked at the far end of the lot, which would give me plenty of room to assemble your scooter and you ride it back to the ramp? We could save this space for someone who really needs it.”

With my mind fixed firmly on that little speed dial, I thought that was a splendid idea.

So now, each Sunday, we drive to the space at the far end of the parking lot as I envision that expanse of a half-block of unobstructed pavement as the newest version of the Texas Motor Speedway. I back out onto the roadway, twist the little dial up to full jackrabbit and hunker down. Eyes half closed against the wind, I rocket up the parking lot, pressed back in my seat, hair blowing, at a probable mind-twisting speed of 10 to 12 mph.

People gather at the front door to watch as I zip up the ramp and glide sedately into the meeting room where I unobtrusively slip the little speed dial back to turtle. I ease down the aisle to my spot next to Judy’s seat.

Probably none of the onlookers know what a refreshed spirit resides in that old body. It’s not just the speed with which I flew up the parking lot, but it was a ride that was totally under my control. No seat belts.

No air bags. No helmet. Just me, my scooter and the elements.

What a ride! ■

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ASK THE OLD BAG

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ASK THE OLD BAG Advice Column for the Over 50 Crowd

By Gayle Lagman-Creswick Dear Old Bag: I don’t know how I can help “Hurting Mom” at this point in her life. I wish I could. My life has been wonderful by having two loving and caring children. One thing I know for certain is that my wife and I really worked at being good parents while they were growing up, and as a result, they have both been loving, caring and helpful to us. (I am not criticizing “Hurting Mom.”) My wonderful wife passed away in 2015 after several years of illness. My daughter and son-in-law sold their beautiful home in California and moved to Colorado to be closer to us. They came to our house every week and stayed for three days to help me care for my wife. Our son in California visited us numerous times. In spite of his many obligations to his family and work, he helped me complete chores I had neglected during my caregiving years. I thank God for the blessings of having such a wonderful wife and children. Signed, RDG Dear RDG: Thank you for writing such a heartfelt letter. I, too, have been blessed with loving children and loving daughters-in-law. I do realize that some parents have neurotic or even psychotic problems, or health problems, which cause unpleasant behaviors toward their children. And some kids develop mental illness or drug problems, which cause them not to honor their fathers or mothers.

I was not aware, however, that this was such a problem. I have received many letters on this subject—from both parents and adult children. We who do not have this challenge are certainly blessed. OB Dear Old Bag: Read your column about “Hurting Mom.” It has nothing to do with anything except rudeness and disrespect. I am 73, and I would

not tolerate it the first time. Too many kids nowadays are waiters—they cannot wait to get what you have. Signed, SG

Dear SG: And yet another slant on the subject! Thank you. OB Dear Old Bag: (This letter is referring to the grandmother who wrote in saying she accepted her granddaughter was gay but did not want to attend the wedding.) In marriages outside almost any faith, some families choose not to attend the ceremony. My stepson is gay. My husband and I strongly believe this goes against Biblical teaching and have told our son how we would handle his lifestyle. We have treated him as all our other children, but we recognize his partner as friend only. But we have hosted his male friends at restaurants, entertained them in our home, shared holiday gatherings, etc. We consider it unloving and against Christian teaching to be unkind toward these men, but we also don’t look at them as prospective family. Grandma needs to decide her faith, values and comfort level regarding the wedding. She should then express her feelings honestly to daughter and granddaughter. If they can’t accept Grandma’s feelings then they are the intolerant ones. Signed, SB Dear SB: I understand and respect a person’s religious beliefs. However, in my huge family, we have three sets of gays and one transgender. I love them all and fully accept them as family. I was taught to love my neighbor. We call it unconditional love. You say you treat your son as you do your other children. Do you accept your other children’s partners as family? Thank you for your views on the subject. OB ■

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LAUGHING MATTERS The note Submitted by Dave Kennedy

A man comes home from work and finds a note from his wife on the fridge.

It says, “This isn’t working. I’m going to stay with my sister.”

He opens the fridge and grabs a beer and thinks, “What does she mean this isn’t working? The light comes on and the beer is cold.”

Out of bounds Submitted by James Birdsill

On her first day at the senior complex, the new manager addressed all the seniors, pointing out some of her rules.

“The female wing of the building will be out of bounds for all males, and the male wing to the females. Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time. Anybody caught breaking this rule the second time will

be fined $60. Being caught a third time will cost you $180. Are there any questions?”

An older gentleman stood up in the crowd and inquired, “How much for a season pass?”

Lunchtime blues Submitted by Bob Breazeale

An Irishman, a Latino and a redneck are working at the top of a 100-story skyscraper under construction.

On their lunch break, the Irishman opens his lunchbox and says, “Corned beef again? If I get corned beef tomorrow, I’m going to jump off this building. I’m sick and tired of the same old thing.”

The Latino opens his lunchbox and says, “Burritos? I’m sick of burritos. If I get burritos tomorrow, I’ll jump with you.”

The redneck pulls a bologna sandwich out of his lunchbox and says, “I’m so sick of bologna. If I get it tomorrow, I’ll jump, too.”

The next day, the Irishman opens his lunchbox to find corned beef.

He says, “That’s it, I’m gone,” and he jumps. The Latino gets burritos and says, “I’m with you.” He jumps. The redneck gets bologna again and says, “Wait for me!” and he jumps.

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Schoolyard battle Submitted by Bob Breazeale

While in the US Navy, I was stationed in Pensacola, Florida attending Communications School. One large class had two instructors: a Marine gunnery sergeant and a chief petty officer. One day they got into an argument. I heard loud voices and then shouting. The Marine said, “Is there anyone in this world dumber than a dumb sailor?” The chief said, “Yeah, a smart Marine.”

At their funerals a few days later, the three wives are crying in mourning. The Irishman’s wife says, “If he would have told me he was tired of corned beef I would have made something different!”

Then and now

The Latino’s wife says, “Me too. If only he would’ve said something.”

Then: Praying for a BMW Now: Praying for a BM

They both turn to the redneck’s wife, and she says, “Don’t look at me! He

Then: Going to a new, hip joint Now: Getting a new hip joint

always made his own lunch.”

Submitted by Stacey Splude

Then: Long hair Now: Longing for hair Then: Crop top Now: Muffin top

Then: Acid rock

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I spent the entire day polishing them and sold them for 20 cents. I continued this system for a month. By the end of the month, I’d accumulated a fortune of $1.37.”

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he full moon was already high in the night sky as we exited the movie theater in the town square.

Many of the kids had rides waiting for them, but I did not. I had walked to the theater in the evening twilight and knew I would have to walk home alone.

The walk was fairly long—probably a dozen or more city blocks—and only a couple of those were in the downtown area where the streets were well lit. Once I crossed the main highway, there would only be a dim street light on each corner.

It was the late 1950s and folks in the small town of Sullivan, Illinois were not particularly concerned for their safety on the streets after dark.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been allowed to go to the late night show-

ing. We had no automobile, so it was walk or miss the fun.

As I started down the dark street with the lights of town behind me, I became more aware of the full moon and the poor visibility between streetlights. The moonlight was just bright enough to cast some eerie, deep shadows along the streets, making every tree and bush a formidable black form to approach.At that time it was not uncommon for dogs to roam the streets at night. I could hear their tags jingle in the darkness, but sometimes never seeing the dog— only hoping it was a dog and a friendly one. Sometimes they would run out of the shadows suddenly, causing me to freeze in my tracks until I was certain it was not a wolf.

Keep in mind where I had just come from. At 10 or 11 years of age, I

wasn’t afraid of anything except the dark, strange noises in the dark, shadows, black cats, and witches and werewolves following me in the dark. A dog howling in the next block just had to be a werewolf. Uncertain, I detoured over to the next street.

Still many blocks from home, I became uneasy about my situation.

It was decision time. Should I continue to walk, carefully checking my surroundings, or should I try running as fast as I could? Approaching another intersection and a welcome streetlight, I regained my composure.

Then, realizing that I had to keep going, the apprehension returned.

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dle of the block when I heard a low growl in the darkness. Now, two seconds from hysteria and too terrified to run, I backed down the street and peered into the darkness. It had to be a werewolf, or maybe Dracula, or a zombie. I remained under the next streetlight until I was sure nothing was coming for me.

Just a few blocks from home, I decided it was time to make a break for it. I took a deep breath and charged out into the dark street. The sound of my feet pounding the street was all I could hear, but I knew something was coming for me.

Under the next light was a cat playing with something, and yes, I knew it was a black cat. I also knew the moonlight had just dimmed because the witch to whom the cat belonged had just ridden on her broom in front of it. Stopping under that light was out of the question! Passing that light with panic button fully depressed, I knew that was just one more inter-

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section before home. I thought I could make it.

I charged up the steps to the front porch, not noticing my granddad sitting in the swing until he spoke. “Are you in a hurry?” he asked.

“No” I answered, barely able to speak. “I made it.”

As he stood, I checked to be sure there was nothing behind me.

Once inside he wanted to know if I had some reason to doubt I would make it.

“The way you ran up the walk and steps, I thought something was after you,” he said.

I knew it was worse than that. I knew there were several somethings after me, but now safely inside, breathing still ragged, I said, “No, I just wanted to hurry home so you wouldn’t worry. Isn’t that why you were waiting for me on the porch?”

Yep, we had each other’s number. He figured I’d seen at least one ghost, and I knew he was concerned and waiting up to be sure I made it home safely. Neither of us was confessing. ■

HALLOWEEN EVENTS Pumpkin Patch at Covered Bridge Ranch Pick your perfect pumpkin, find your way through the hay bale maze, take a hayride, pet farm animals and more. Watch out for the Headless Horseman wandering the ranch. Admission is $7.

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October 28 & 29 - Ghost Tour Walks The Montrose County Historical Museum takes a walk on the spooky side with tales of ghost stories. The museum’s ghost authority intertwines history and legend on a walk down Montrose’s shadowy Main Street and dark alleyways. Armed with flashlights, patrons will hear mysterious tales of the town’s eerie history of paranormal activity and perhaps have their own experiences to share afterward. Tours start at 6 p.m. at the museum. Tickets are $8. Tours fill up quickly, so RSVP by calling 249-2085.

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REGION 10 Education & Activities

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

Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC) meetings Monthly meetings alternate between Delta and Montrose. Next meeting is at 9:30 a.m. on October 12 at Grand Mesa Oncology, 1501 E. Third St. Call 765-3127 for details.

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

Call 765-3127.

• Caregiver Support & Networking Group meets from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at Region 10. Call 765-3123.

SHIP helps with the four Cs for Medicare Open Enrollment Cost: What are your projected costs going to be? Coverage: Does the plan cover every drug you think you’ll need in 2017? Convenience: Can you get your prescriptions at a location convenient to you (or by mail)? Customer Service: How do other clients rate the plan in terms of customer responsiveness?

Region 10 offers free Medicare counseling with Certified SHIP counselors in

Delta and Montrose. Call 249-2436 to make an appointment.

EDUCATION Estate planning seminars Learn about wills, trusts, estate plans and common issues from the attorneys at The Law Offices of Brown & Brown.

Seminars take place at 4:30 p.m. in Delta and Montrose. Seminar is free but registration is required. Call 765-3123 to register.

•Montrose - October 10 at Region 10.

•Delta - October 17 at Grand Mesa Oncology

OCTOBER 18 Time Bank of the Rockies presentation

For every hour you spend providing support to another Time Bank member you earn a time credit to be used to receive a service from another. Learn more at this presentation from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at Region 10. Bring your laptop. For details and to register, call 209-6886.

OCTOBER 20 AARP Driver Safety Course Class from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Montrose County Health and Human Services, 1845 S. Townsend Ave. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Preregistration required.

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Expo on October 27 The Delta County Senior Expo presented by Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC) and Region 10 is from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

October 27 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Over 35 vendors at this year’s expo will offer information designed to answer some of the most difficult questions related to aging and will exhibit many services and support systems available in Delta County.

The goal of the expo is to help older adults avoid or be better prepared when facing crisis situations related to illness, injury, sudden death or financial obstacles. Presentation

topics include judgment-proof bankruptcy, advance directives and powers of attorney, what to do when a loved one passes, planning for your pets if you are unable to care for them, navigating public benefits and “I want to keep driving.”

Lunch will be catered by DaVetos.

Admission is free but preregistration is required by calling 765-3125 by October 20. Delta County seniors can schedule a pickup from All Points Transit by calling 874-7334 by October 20. For more information, call 765-3125.

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EDUCATIONAL SESSION TOPICS: • Bankruptcy: Are You Judgement-Proof?

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Call Madison at 970-765-3125.

• All Points Transit will provide transportation for Delta County seniors. Call 970-249-0128 to schedule.

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OCTOBER 7 & 8 Magic Circle Theater auditions Magic Circle Players will hold auditions for the comedy “Never Too Late” at 6 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

“Never Too Late” by Sumner Long, is a story about a middle-aged couple, Edith and Harry with a 24-year-old daughter, who discover after 25 years of marriage, they are going to become parents for the second time. This unexpected visit from the stork creates several traumatic and hilarious changes for the family, their friends and neighbors.

Performances begin January 13, 2017.

For more information, call 249-7838 or visit www.magiccircleplayers.com.

OCTOBER 8 & 15 Montrose Farmers Market The Montrose Farmers Market continues from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Centennial Plaza. Enjoy local produce from the region, arts and crafts vendors, and live music on the plaza.

OCTOBER 8 & 22 Meet Me at the Fort Experience the day in the life of a fur trader in the 1830s. Enjoy live demonstrations, spinners, flintknapping, music and more from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fort Uncompahgre, 440 N. Palmer St. in Delta. Cost is $2, but seniors, children under age 6, and persons in fur trapping-era clothing are free.

OCTOBER 15 NPS 100th anniversary celebration Humanity scholar and author Clay Jenkinson, the nation’s leading interpreter of Thomas Jefferson, will be returning to Montrose for the third time as Theodore Roosevelt in celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the National Park Service. Uncompahgre Valley Association (UVA) and the National Park Service are sponsoring this event, which will be held at the Montrose Pavilion.

Doors open at 5 p.m. for book signings and the program will begin at 7 p.m.

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with a reception to follow. Seats are reserved and can be purchased online at www.tickets.montrosepress.com.

Tickets are $25 for adults. For more information, call 240-4739.

OCTOBER 15 & 16 Scarecrow Festival and Library Story Walk in the Botanic Gardens Come tour a variety of scarecrows and join in the library story walk at the Montrose Botanic Gardens. Free entry.

Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Silent auction of donated scarecrows will benefit the Botanic Gardens. Want to make a scarecrow? Visit www.montrose gardens.org for details.

OCTOBER 16 Bow Wow Film Festival This is a family friendly short collection of films all for “The Love of Dog!” A movie preview is available at www. bowwowfilmfest.com. All proceeds benefit Second Chance Humane Society, a 501(c)(3) animal organization serving the counties of Montrose, Ouray and San-Miguel.

OCTOBER 19 “Green World Rising” movie screening Citizens’ Climate Lobby presents a showing of “Green World Rising” by Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation at 7 p.m. at 2 Rascals. Free admission.

Call 765-9095 for more information.

OCTOBER 20 Cruise Cedaredge Car enthusiasts are encouraged to cruise Cedaredge Town Park and show off their rides from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. This is one of a series of cruise nights. Call 856-6961.

OCTOBER 22 CASA’s “Ray of Hope” fundraiser Join us at the Montrose Pavilion for an evening of fun centered around the Dessert Dash, featuring eight to 10 local pastry chefs representing four Western Colorado counties, who will team up with an at-risk youth to prepare 10 signature plated desserts.

Enjoy the 90-minute competition for $20, or purchase an RSVP ticket and stay for the buffet. Learn a little more about this great organization and finish off the evening with a “dash” for one of the fine desserts. Call 249-0337 for more information.

OCTOBER 28 Final Friday Frolics Come frolic with us and our creative valley from 4 p.m.-8 pm. Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford will be engaging businesses, artists and community members to enjoy amazing experiences like sampling great local food and award-winning wines, having cultured adventures, meeting new people, viewing unique art, listening to and talking with local artists and artisans, having fun and doing this all for free! Contact any of the local chambers of commerce for details or visit www.northforkcre ative.org/final-friday-frolics.

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OCTOBER 29 Ghost Tour Walk The Montrose County Historical Museum takes a walk on the Spook Side with tales of ghost stories at 6 p.m. at Montrose County Historical Museum. The museum’s ghost authority intertwines history and legend on a walk down Montrose’s shadowy Main Street and dark alleyways. Armed with flashlights, patrons will hear mysterious tales of the town’s eerie history of paranormal activity and perhaps have their own experiences to share afterward.

Call 249-2085 for more information.

OCTOBER 30 Valley Symphony Orchestra Concert This concert will feature Beethoven’s iconic 5th Symphony and VSO’s principal violist Mary Ella House performing the world premiere of her son, David House’s, “The Musician Dreams: Portrait for Viola and Orchestra.” The orchestra will also perform pieces by Brahms, Percy Grainger, and Peter Warlock. Concert starts at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Adults are $17 and seniors are $16. Tickets and information available at www.valleysymphony.net. ■

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• October 5 - Five Wishes presentation Learn about a living will that outlines your personal, emotional and spiritual needs along with medical wishes.

• October 13 - Benefits to FHA reverse mortgages Learn about the four points of protection and payment benefits that give retirees more independence and creative care solutions. People retain ownership of their homes and can use the equity in their home as a valuable retirement tool. Seminar is led by Paul Janzen with Intermountain Funding.

• October 17 - Confused About Medicare Open Enrollment Options?

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• October 18 - Tia Chi Cha Discover this organized set of movements that restore joint movement, balance and comfort.

• October 24 - Ghost Stories from Montrose Sally Johnson with the Montrose County Historical Museum shares local spooky stories.

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Enter Montrose Memorials Hospital’s photo contest by November 1 Here’s another reason to get your camera out and enjoy the fall scenery.

The Fall Clinics Committee of Montrose Memorial Hospital invites you to submit a fall scene of Western Colorado to be used in its annual fall clinics brochure.

The winner will receive a $100 cash prize. Deadline for entries is November 1. Email up to three entries to jdisher@ montrosehospital.com. Paper copies can be mailed to Julie Disher at Montrose Memorial Hospital, 800 S. Third St., Montrose, CO 81401. Please include a return address.

Citizens for a Healthy Community fundraisers Citizens for a Healthy Community, a local nonprofit organization working to prevent the development of oil and gas in the Delta County region, is hosting two fundraising events in October to help fund efforts to inform and educate the public about the issues of health, economic and recreational impacts that fracking could impose in the area. For more information, visit www.citizens forahealthycommunity.org.

• October 8 - Frack Free Wine Tasting and Art Auction. Art viewing and the wine tasting will be from 5 p.m.7 p.m. at the Blue Sage Center of the Arts, 226 Grand Ave. in Paonia.

Admission is free. Proceeds from the art auction will go to CHC. • October 16 - NO FRACKIN WAY Benefit Concert will happen at the Paradise Theater in Paonia at 7 p.m.

Local musicians Beth Quist, Gustavo Brett, Dave Sheppard, The North Fork Flyers and The Scones will provide the entertainment. Tickets can be purchased from Hardins in Hotchkiss, Hightower Cafe in Paonia, and Lizzy’s Market in Paonia for $20. Tickets at the door are $25.

Montrose Senior Activities The Montrose Recreation District has the following activities scheduled for seniors 50 and older. Register one week ahead. Events take place at the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Dr., or transportation departs from the Montrose Pavilion. Please arrive at each event at least 15 minutes early.

For more information on the following activities, call 249-7705.

• Fall Splendor Hike 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 4.

A hike along the Galloping Goose Trail will leave you exhilarated. This trail follows an old narrow-gauge railroad line that was built in 1890. The trail is among one of the state’s most impressive for fall colors and scenery.

Cost is $18. Bring a sack lunch.

• Yak’s 101 Tour in Crawford – 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. October 13. Have

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you ever wanted to explore the world of the Tibetan yak and learn some yak facts? Join us on this trip near the town of Crawford where we will meet a special herd of yaks. Cost is $30. Bring a sack lunch or money for lunch.

• Paradox Valley Tour – 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 18.

After visiting the Rimrocker Historical Society museum in Naturita, visit beautiful Paradox Valley. Stops will include historic locations, including the Bedrock Store and lunch at the Paradox Community Center. Hear about the history of the Cashin Copper Mine as we drive through the beautiful La Sal Creek Canyon and end the tour at the Utah state line.

Cost is $27. Bring a sack lunch.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Mothers of Preschoolers is seeking some special volunteers to rock babies, play, sing and spoil little ones for two mornings a month. This gives their mamas time to refuel and to be encouraged. Contact Maria at 509-619-3062 or MontroseMOPS@gmail.com if you can help support this vital ministry to young moms.

Volunteer drivers needed to deliver meals to low-income and frail seniors.

Drivers are background checked and need to provide references. Contact Betty Hayes at 249-8804. ■

Club Activities Alpine Photography Club Meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 11 in the St. Paul room at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1855 St. Mary’s Dr. in Montrose.

There will be a presentation about landscape photography.

Email apcmontroseco@gmail.com for details.

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

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 240-1881.

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

Montrose Pavilion Dance Club Hosts dances at the Montrose Pavilion from 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Enjoy great music, snacks and refreshments. Dancers of all ages are welcome. Please bring a snack to share. Cost is $5. Call 252-7172.

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

Western Slope 4 Wheelers Meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesdays at the Montrose Rod & Gun Club’s indoor range, 1211 6450 Road in Montrose. Call Ken at 596-5111.

Wild Bunch 4WD Club Meets at Flower Motor in Montrose. For dates and times, email desertrat27@hotmail.com.

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Well they built a senior center, which is no small feat, especially when it took four tries and 17 years to accomplish. That is quite a testament to the spirit of our older citizens in Montrose. It’s an example of what dedication and perseverance can accomplish. Couple that spirit with a nationally ranked hospital, also owned by the citizens of Montrose, and there’s a lot of citizen involvement to be proud of in making Montrose an attractive place to live.

With 21 percent of the population of Montrose County being over 62, the need for an active, dedicated senior center has become more apparent for the health of our community.

The original “senior center” was made up of a group of volunteers known as the Golden Circle in 1973.

They met in what is now the Lions Park Clubhouse and moved into the County Courthouse Annex a year later. In 1990, their plans for a dedicated senior center started becoming reality when $276,000 and enough public awareness was raised through fundraisers, grants and contributions, and 15 acres of land was donated by local landowners with the provision that a portion of the building always be dedicated to a senior center. Revenue bonds went up for sale and were sold in four days. That $276,000 was absorbed into the Montrose Pavilion.

The Golden Circle then started the largest community effort ever—to transport and serve meals to homebound seniors five days a week. That effort has now grown into All Points Transit, a flourishing service to meet transportation needs in our

Today’s challenge is to invite the next booming generation to experience new programs related to alternative approaches to aging with better focus on nutrition and movement exercises. county.

The Pavilion is 19,000 square feet of meeting, exhibition and banquet space, including a 602-seat auditorium theater, and nearly 9,000 square feet of space dedicated to seniors.

Folks that attend the senior center are from all walks of life. It’s a wonder why our government hires consultants when there is so much expertise found in retired businessmen, engineers, servicemen, teachers and authors in the community.

Now the Golden Circle volunteers are rising in a new effort to recreate the center into an active focal point for the next generation of seniors.

Today’s challenge is to invite the next booming generation to experience new programs related to alternative approaches to aging with better focus on nutrition and movement exercises.

With the same spirit of the volunteer senior force and the boomer community, our efforts will thrive.

We will recreate a center where people are discovering wholesome new approaches to health education and friendly community meals.

“If we build it they will come” is still the Golden Circle’s dedication.

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Despite the warnings of my post-knee replacement physical therapists, who all believe that wearing high heels has done more to harm the female body than anything else, I decided to wear them to the dinner dance so I could look hot. I made it from the hotel to the car and from the car to the country club, where I quickly decided to change into flats. I later noticed that not one woman in the room had high heels on.

Thanks for continuing a great publication.”- Cathy White, Montrose

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Please consider a larger venue for next year’s event. Thank you for all the work you do on behalf of senior citizens.”

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