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Impor tant Phone Number s Ber t h ou d Berthoud Area Transportation Sys. (BATS) Rural Alternative For Transportation (RAFT) Library Parks & Recreation Senior Center

970-344-5816 970-532-0808 970-532-2757 970-532-1600 970-532-2730

Est es Par k Estes Valley Community Center Library Estes Park Senior Citizens Center (EPSCC) VIA Transportation

970-586-8191 970-586-8116 970-581-2195 303-447-9636

Joh n st ow n 60+ Ride Library Senior Center

970-352-9348 970-587-2459 970-587-5251

Lovelan d Library SAINT Transportation Chilson Senior Center

970-962-2665 970-223-8653 970-962-2783

THRIVE Local Wr it er s Coming Soon!

Bob McDonnell Johnstown

Phyllis Kennemer Loveland

Terry Rustin Estes Park

Danita Nixon Loveland

Mark Nixon Loveland

Virginia Huppe Berthoud

Cover Ph ot o by Ali Alm qu ist , AM A Divin e Ph ot ogr aph y

In This Issue..... Pu blish er s' Not es......................... 4 In dex of Spon sor s........................ 5 Ou t & Abou t Lovelan d................. 6 Local Even t s.................................. 7 In t h e Spot ligh t ............................. 8 Lovelan d Sen ior Cen t er ............... 10 M ak in g a Dif f er en ce.................... 11 Ber t h ou d Residen t s..................... 12 Ber t h ou d Sen ior Cen t er .............. 13 Ask t h e Doct or .............................. 14 Est es Par k Sen ior Cen t er ............. 16 Est es Par k Bu sin ess..................... 17 Est es Valley Com m u n it y Cen t er . 18 Br ain Gam es................................. 19 Joh n st ow n Sen ior Cen t er ............ 20 Joh n st ow n Residen t s .................. 21 Legal View s................................... 22

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"Every day is Valent ine's Day and every meal is a feast ."

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Could you imagine a world w here we loved and cherished each ot her every day, and experienced every meal as a feast ? Call me a dreamer! This celebratory mont h might not be easy for everyone. Not all of us have a "honey" to dote on, and many of us grieve for loved ones t hat are no longer w it h us . My w ish for you is t hat you reach out to someone in your world t his mont h to share your joy or sadness...and t hat you allow yourself to not be alone. The mission of t his magazine is to create connect ion w it hin t he "seasoned adult " communit y. We know t hat t here are many navigat ing t his journey of life alone, and we w ant to be a part of bringing folks toget her to share t he journey. We t ruly are here for you if you need us. Join us at one of our event s, or give us a call, we'll meet for coffee, listen to your story, and love you right w here you are at ! Thank you for allow ing us to be a part of your world! Please cont inue to send us your ideas for art icles, upcoming event s, birt hday and anniversary celebrat ions...t his magazine is all about YOU! Send your ideas to content @t hrivelocalmagazine.com or call 970-852-4900. Love, hugs, and all t hat "mushy st uff", Danit a & Mark Nixon

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Recreation Center, Senior Centers, MedX

Joh n st ow n : Senior Center Lovelan d:

Library, Chilson Senior Center, Pizza Ranch, Perkins & Golden Corral

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Meet t he Publisher s Danita & Mark Nixon are residents of Loveland. Mark is a native of Colorado, he was born in Ft. Collins. Danita was raised a Navy brat, and considers Colorado home. When they aren't working or serving in the community, Danita & Mark can be found spending time with friends and family, (5 grandkids), "sampling" craft beers, 4

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Index of Sponsor s

Our Sponsors make it possible to provide this monthly publication to our community free of charge. When you have a need for our sponsors' products or services, we ask that you give them a chance to earn your business. Please tell them you found them in the THRIVE Local magazine! Adult Day Car e

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Out & About Lovel and

Dean Carlson turned 96 on December 30th, 2019. He is a WWII Veteran of the Army Air Corps. Dean moved to Colorado six years ago, stays active in the community and has many friends in Loveland! Happy Birthday Dean...and thank you for your service! Elderhaus Adult Day Program Director, Tim McLemore, visited The Loveland Connection (TLC) in January to share about the amazing work that his organization is doing. TLC President, Bonnie Coleman, presented Tim with a $500 donation from the club.

THRIVE Local Magazine and Loveland resident, Nancy Karraker, stopped by Phoenix Home Care and Hospice to bring them donuts and thank them for their service to the community. Phoenix does in-home non-medical care (light housekeeping, bathing, etc), as well as in-home medical and hospice care.

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Thank you Phoenix for all you do for our community and for supporting THRIVE Local Magazine!

Local Events Event s in Febr uar y M on . 2/ 3

THRIVE Local Fr ee M on t h ly Pizza Din n er f or Season ed Adu lt s (50+) 2500 N. Garfield Ave., Mountainview Presbyterian Church, Loveland Join us for a fun social we will be playing Family Feud . Please RSVP at 970-852-4900 or http://bit.ly/thriversvp

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Th e Nor t h er n Color ado Tr adit ion al Jazz Societ y 4:00pm -7:00 pm Presents: The Poudre River Irregulars Jazz Band, Avogadro?s Number, 605 S. Mason St., Fort Collins, Admission: non-members $12, members $8, Website: prijb.com

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4:00pm -5:30pm

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TLC - Th e Lovelan d Con n ect ion 9:00 am -10:30pm All Saints Episcopal Church, 3448 N. Taft Ave., Loveland Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP at 970-852-4900 or http://bit.ly/thriversvp

Wed. 2/ 19

Savvy Sen ior s First Advantage Bank, 1475 N. Denver Ave., Loveland - east door, 2nd floor Please RSVP at 970-852-4900 or http://bit.ly/thriversvp

Wed. 2/ 26

THRIVE Local Season ed Adu lt Lu n ch Bu n ch at Hok k aido Bu f f et 11:30 am 11011 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland. Join us for our monthly lunch meeting. Lunch is under $10; getting to know other seasoned adults in the community is priceless! Please RSVP at 970-852-4900 or http://bit.ly/thriversvp. Look for us in the back room.

Fr iday 2/ 28

Bin go & Don u t s at Est es Valley Com m u n it y Cen t er , FREE 10:00 am Join us for a fun gathering to enjoy Donut Haus donuts and Bingo! Please pre-register at Estes Valley Community Center by calling 970-586-8191 or in person.

2:00 pm -3:00pm

Event s in Mar ch M on . 3/ 2

THRIVE Local Fr ee M on t h ly Pizza Din n er f or Season ed Adu lt s (50+) 2500 N. Garfield Ave., Mountainview Presbyterian Church, Loveland RSVP at 970-852-4900 or http://bit.ly/thriversvp

4:00 pm -5:30pm

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TLC - Th e Lovelan d Con n ect ion 9:00 am -10:30pm All Saints Episcopal Church, 3448 N. Taft Ave., Loveland Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP at 970-852-4900 or http://bit.ly/thriversvp

Wed. 3/ 18

Savvy Sen ior s First Advantage Bank, 1475 N. Denver Ave., Loveland - east door, 2nd floor Please RSVP at 970-852-4900 or http://bit.ly/thriversvp

Wed. 3/ 25

2:00 pm -3:00pm

Car egiver Suppor t 2n d & 4t h Tu es. 10:00am

Est es Par k Car egiver Su ppor t Gr ou p - Con t act Nan cy Bell 970-586-2273 Estes Park Good Samaritan, 1902 Ptarmigan Trail, Estes park

M on .1-3pm & Weds. 9-11am Ft . Collin s Lif e Tr an sit ion s Gr ou p, Tim or Dan it a 970-221-0406 Elderhaus7Adult Day Program, 6813 S. College Ave., Ft. Collins THRIVELocalmagazine.com February 2020

In the Spotl ight

Shar ing t he Love Loveland Sweet hear t Fest ival Dow n t ow n Lovelan d - Febr u ar y 14t h 5-9pm , an d Febr u ar y 15t h 2-9pm The Nation?s largest Valentine?s Day Festival celebrates love in many forms in the nation?s Sweetheart City. The festival will be held in the Foundry Plaza and on 4th Street from Cleveland Ave. to Lincoln Ave. The event is free and open to the public. The city?s second 'love lock sculpture', will be in the Foundry Plaza during the festival for photo opportunities and for attendees to lock their love. The steel sculpture stands at 12-foot-3-inches tall and 14-foot-3-inches wide. Attendees can purchase a love lock to secure on the sculpture. Locks sell for $20 in the 4th Street Gallery during the festival. Addit ion al even t h igh ligh t s in clu de: Things to Do - Community art projects, including a new mural painting for the corner of 4th Street and Lincoln Ave. - Kids Street with activities on 4th Street including a brick creation station, face painting and princesses, a variety of games including an ice penguin toss, a large building block creation station for kids, and reindeer meet-and-greets for two hours on Saturday, Feb. 15. - Sweetheart Classic 4-mile race on Feb.15. - Little Miss Valentine and Little Mr. Cupid contest at the Rialto Feb. 15. - Palace of Sweets featuring local candy and dessert makers B Sweet Cupcakes, Colorado Candy Company and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. - For the Love of Beer and Wine tent featuring Loveland craft beer and the official Loveland Valentine beer and wine. - Lock your love on the new love lock sculpture. - Couples can renew their vows or get married Feb. 14 in front of the love lock sculpture. Registration required through My Big Day Events. Things to See - Special effects laser light show and visual LED wall in the Foundry Plaza. - LIVE entertainment including Friday night headliner - Chris Daniels and the Kings and Saturday headliner - Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas with special pyrotechnics during each show. - Tunnel of Love - 12, 8-foot-tall arches decorated with festive lights that connect the Foundry Plaza to 4th Street through the Foundry Alleyway. - Loveland Valentine History exhibit in the 4th Street Gallery. - Large inflatable heart with mapping projection lights.

Th e f est ival f eat u r es som et h in g f or ever yon e - in dividu als, f am ilies, cou ples, beer , w in e, an d ch ocolat e lover s, r u n n in g lover s, ar t lover s an d 8 f or ever loves. 8

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Estes Par k

by T. A. Ru st in

2020 Valen t in e Car d on Sale

St am per s w it h Lovelan d m ascot Valen t in a.

The Loveland Chamber of Commerce produces an annual Valentine?s Day card from the works of local artists. The 2020 card was designed by Corry McDowell and honors Colorado?s largest love lock sculpture, which was unveiled in 2019. The valentine card verse, written by Jeani Bork, is: ?The City of Loveland sends a message every day. From a beautiful sculpture, we proudly display. It?s comprised of four letters L, O, V, and E. A welcome to our city, for all to see. Embrace those letters and what they say for ?Love?is the reason we have Valentine?s Day.? Valentine cards can be purchased online at loveland.org for $5 and at the Loveland Chamber of Commerce and Loveland Visitors Center, 5400 Stone Creek Circle.

2020 en velope ar t w or k an d special post m ar k t h at w ill be st am ped on en velopes by 50 st am per s t h e f ir st t w o w eek s in Febr u ar y.

To get this special collector ?s envelope artwork and the special 2020 postmark, send your pre-addressed, pre-stamped valentines in an enclosed, larger 1st Class envelope. Then send this envelope to Postmaster - Attention Valentines, 446 E. 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538-9998. Once received, valentines will be removed from the larger envelope and stamped before being re-mailed to its intended recipient. All international mail must be received in Loveland by Feb. 1, all U.S. mail must be received by Feb. 7, and all Colorado mail must be received by Feb. 10 to ensure delivery by Valentine?s Day. Colorado residents can drop off their valentines at the Loveland Chamber of Commerce, 5400 Stone Creek Circle, Loveland, CO 80538 or at either Loveland post office by Feb. 8. Participants are encouraged to send their valentines to Loveland as soon as possible. 9 THRIVELocalmagazine.com February 2020

Loveland Senior Cent er 700 E. Fou r t h St ., Lovelan d

970-962-2783

Hou r s: M on day - Fr iday Sat u r day & Su n day

8am - 5pm Closed

Sat u r day Dr op-in billiar ds, Sept -M ay, 9am -12pm

Lunch Ser ved M-T-TH-F at Noon

A healthy meal is served to those who are 60+ and their spouses at the Chilson Senior Center every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 12:00 noon. Sponsored by the VOA Senior Nutrition Program for a suggested donation of $2.50. Monthly entertainment is provided. Reser vat ion s ar e r equ ir ed. Please call 970.472.9630 by 1:30 p.m . t h e pr eviou s day. Check-in for lunch is from 11:30 -11:45 a.m., lunch at noon at the Chilson Senior Center.

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Making a Difference

Th e Read Alou d Boar d celebr at ed 25 year s last year !

Shar ing t he Love of Reading by Ph yllis Ken n em er

Sharing good books with young children is a joy. Reading aloud to children enhances language development and contributes to success in learning. Based on these premises, Read Aloud Loveland (RAL) has been sponsoring reading in preschool Pajam a Nigh t at t h e Libr ar y . classrooms and distribution of books to youngsters for over 26 years. Stevie Benkendorf has served as the RAL president since 1997. She and her Board of Directors coordinate the volunteer program and sponsor events related to reading. Volunteer readers attend a training seminar in the fall and are invited to an appreciation event in the spring. Readers have access to quality picture books and other aids for enhancing the reading experience. A large collection of appropriate books, puppets, and hats can be borrowed from the RAL library located at the House of Neighborly Service.

In October, Pajama Night at the Loveland Public Library attracts about 400 to 600 people. Ten readers are stationed throughout the library. Families are invited to move around and listen to stories. Snacks are served and each family receives a new book to take home. Books are also distributed through several organizations. A couple of examples are: One Year Well Baby Check-up Support sponsored by the Larimer County Health Department and the Story Book Project, which provides prisoners in Larimer County Jail with books and CDs, so they can record themselves reading. The books and recordings are then sent to their children. All of the funding for books and events is provided through grants and donations. Stevie fondly remembers hosting RAL readers while teaching in the Thompson School District Early Childhood Program. She reminisces about the joy of having her preschoolers gathered on the floor around the reader 's rocking chair as they listened with rapt attention and participated when appropriate. Stevie enjoyed the stories as much as they did. Volu n t eer r eader s ar e alw ays w elcom e. For m or e in f or m at ion , call St evie Ben k en dor f at 11 970-667-9110. THRIVELocalmagazine.com February 2020

Berthoud Residents

65 Year s Happy Toget her Howard & Virginia Buehler by Vir gin ia Hu ppe

January 1955, the ?Wedding March? by

While in high school, Howard played six-man football, which by his senior year changed to an eleven-man game. He also played basketball.

Mendelssohn begins and two Berthoud High School sweethearts, Howard and Virginia Buehler, who couldn?t help but fall in love, said, ?I do?, and became one. Since that day they have exemplified an ?almost perfect marriage and family.?

In Howard?s early years, he worked on the family farm with his father and in the winter at the ABC Trailer Factory. Howard has been farming for 67 years just a half mile from where he was born. They still live on the same farm, driving tractors, doing fieldwork, and driving combines, just like he has done since he was 16 years old. Some of his children work with him on the farm and Virginia is always right beside him, bringing lunches and driving the tractor or pick-up to the next field.

In high school, Virginia was Flapjack Queen, Valentine Queen, and FFA Sweetheart. They both played in the high school band. She worked as a telephone switchboard operator her Junior and senior years, and for two years after they were married. Virginia also worked at the Berthoud Florist. When the owners wanted to sell the business, Howard said, ?Let?s buy it.? Eventually they purchased the store and Virginia and her daughter worked at the flower shop together. They owned Berthoud Florist for eleven years. During the holidays and on Valentine?s Day, all four daughters pitched in and their son even helped with deliveries. ?It can be very stressful at times,? Virginia remarked. Virginia is also a proficient quilt maker. Her tradition is to give a quilt as a gift to each of her grandchildren when they get married. She has made many quilts, but never kept track of the number. 12

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For ?fun?, they flew a 1966, 206 Cessna airplane. In 1976 they joined ?Flying Farmers". They have flown from the west coast to the east coast, and from Canada to Old Mexico. There were times they flew to Nebraska or Kansas for lunch. They reminisced, ?we had a lot of fun flying and experienced a few hair-raising events, but mostly made great memories.?

Howard and Virginia have five children, 15 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. Can you imagine holidays with this large family?

Ber t houd Senior Cent er Ber t h ou d Sen ior Cen t er 248 Welch Ave., Ber t h ou d, CO Re-open in g in Febr u ar y 2020!

Com in g Soon : M eal Ser vice at t h e Ber t h ou d Sen ior Cen t er !! Due to construction the start of the meal service has been delayed to mid February. Volu n t eer s ar e st ill n eeded! Please con t act Sh ai Hen dr ick s at 970-472-9630 x16 f or m or e in f or m at ion or em ail h er at sh en dr ick s@voacolor ado.or g

For Those who Gr ieve... " Grief can dest roy you --or focus you. You can decide a relat ionship w as all for not hing if it had t o end in deat h, and you alone. Or you can realize t hat every m om ent of it had m ore m eaning t han you dared t o recognize at t he t im e, so m uch m eaning it scared you, so you just lived, just t ook for grant ed t he love and laught er of each day, and didn't allow yourself t o consider t he sacredness of it .

day not t he em pt iness, because t o nurt ure t he em pt iness, t o t ake solace in it , is t o disrespect t he gift of life." ? Dean Koont z, Odd Hours

But w hen it 's over and you're alone, you begin t o see t hat it w asn't just a m ovie and a dinner t oget her, not just w at ching sunset s t oget her, not just scrubbing a floor or w ashing dishes t oget her or w orrying over a high elect ric bill. It w as everyt hing, it w as t he w hy of life, every event and precious m om ent of it . The answ er t o t he m yst ery of ex ist ence is t he love you shared som et im es so im perfect ly, and w hen t he loss w akes you t o t he deeper beaut y of it , t o t he sanct it y of it , you can't get off your knees for a long t im e, you're driven t o your knees not by t he w eight of t he loss but by grat it ude for w hat preceded t he 13 loss. And t he ache is alw ays t here, but one THRIVELocalmagazine.com February 2020

Ask the Doctor ?My Medicare insurance covers an annual physical examination. Is it really necessary??

Ter r y A. Ru st in , M D

When I started in medical practice, in 1977, people who could afford it had a ?complete annual physical exam,? which included a medical history, a head-to-toe physical examination, blood and urine tests, and an EKG. An ?Executive Physical? also included a cardiac stress test and a glucose tolerance test. Today, what Medicare considers an annual physical is about one third of that. Most of the physical exam part of the physical has been dispensed with, and the stress test will only be done if you have symptoms suggestive of heart disease. Does it make any difference? For a knowledgeable and experienced clinician, the most important part of the visit is the history. Good clinicians make the majority of their (correct) diagnoses based on the patient?s history. The physical examination is usually less revealing than the history. ?My knee hurts? should prompt a good look at your knee, but poking at your stomach when your ?chief complaint? is your knee is not likely to reveal anything new. In general, there is little point in examining parts of you that are not giving you trouble. That said, there are a couple of things that are so common that they ought to be checked once a year or more frequently. Your blood pressure is the most important one. High blood pressure causes no symptoms at all until it is extremely high, and high blood pressure is one of the causes of strokes, kidney failure, and heart attacks. Checking it is a simple procedure and is14 14

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usually done by a medical technician? or by a machine in your pharmacy. If it is high on three occasions, a more extensive evaluation is warranted. There is also a good reason to check your stool for blood. Cancer in the gastrointestinal system, anywhere from the throat to the anus, commonly shows up with blood in the stool. A simple chemical test that you do at home will reveal it. If it is positive twice, you should see a gastroenterologist. Men past 60 ought to have their prostate checked each year. Women should have an annual breast exam, mammogram, and a Pap smear (unless they have had a hysterectomy). An annual test for diabetes is a good idea as well. The glucose tolerance test we used to do is unnecessary; a simple fasting blood sample for glucose and A1C (which gives an idea of the average glucose over several days) is enough. While you are at it, go ahead and let them check your lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides) and your hemoglobin (quantity of red blood cells). If you are a smoker or have had exposure to tuberculosis or to significant air pollution at work, you should also have an annual chest X-ray. You should expect your clinician to do this short list of checks during an ?annual physical.? Doing more, in the absence of symptoms, is not a waste of time, but is not likely to reveal much more.

About the Author: Terry A. Rustin, MD is a summer resident of Estes Park. He recently retired after 40 years in the practice of Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. Information provided in this article is informational only, and is not intended to be personal medical advice. Dr. Rustin will answer general questions in this column; write to AskTheThriveDoctor@gmail.com. Consult your personal physician regarding your own medical care.

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Est es Senior Cit izens Cent er 1760 Olym pian Lan e, Est es Par k 970-581-2195 Est espar k sen ior s.or g Hou r s: M on day - Fr iday 9am - 2pm Sat u r day & Su n day Closed

Lunch Served Monday-Friday at 11:45 Reservations MUST be made by 1:00 pm at least one business day in advance. All exer cise classes ar e FREE t o EPSCC m em ber s, Silver Sn eaker s & M edX m em ber s!

M on , Wed, Fr i:.10:30-11:15am Tri-Fit: A cardio, strength & flexibility workout for all levels of fitness.

For reservations please call 970-581-2195 COST: Member - $5, Non-Member - $8 To see the menu for the month, stop by the center or go to Estesparkseniors.org

Tu es & Th u r s: 9:15?10:15am Elements of Balance: Gentle chair & floor yoga. Tu es:10:00am?2:00pm Mah Jongg: Learn to play and enjoy this ancient Chinese game.

The January member pot luck was a raving success. The Senior Center was packed with happy members and lots of yummy foods to choose from! EPSCC M em ber sh ip is on ly $30.00 f or t h e year an d in clu des f r ee exer cise classes, act ivit ies an d discou n t ed lu n ch es. St op by t h e cen t er an d join t oday!

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Estes Park Business

Shar ing t he Love of Book s by T. A. Rustin Barbi Winter and Stacey Harding are two of the more than seventy volunteers who run Cliffhanger Used Books, a recently opened used bookstore in Estes Park. The store takes the place of the semi-annual book sale the Estes Valley Library Friends and Foundation used to run. ?The idea came up 4-5 years ago,? Barbi said. ?Fewer and fewer dealers were coming to the annual book sale.? They used to buy four to five hundred books at a time, Barbi explained. Many dealers saw their rent and competition from on-line booksellers increase to the point where their businesses could not survive. When the building at 191 W. Riverside Drive, a few doors down from the Estes Park Post Office, became available, the Friends and Foundation bought it and opened a used bookstore that would be open all year. Profits from the bookstore are donated to the Library. Every Wednesday, the bookstore offers a special deal on books in three categories (such as mysteries) for one dollar each. There is also a bargain table with featured writers (such as John Sandford) and a four-books-for-a-dollar Bargain Room. Most of the books donated to the bookstore come from the estates of Estes Park residents, and from people moving or downsizing. However, Barbi and Stacey said they especially enjoy seeing customers buy a book, read it, and then donate it back to the bookstore so that someone else can enjoy it. Barbi has always loved books? reading them,

sharing them, and collecting them. Barbi explained, ?My great grandmother was called ?The Book Lady?. She owned a bookstore in Shreveport, Louisiana. She would send her grandchildren books and inside the cover, she would write them a letter explaining why she thought this book was interesting, why she thought they might enjoy it. The first book she sent me was a book on butterflies, and I still have it", said Barbi. During a brief interlude, with no customers in the shop, Stacey took a few moments to find some books for herself. ?We are our own best customers,? said Barbi, looking through Stacey?s selections. ?I love books,? said Stacey. ?They are my go-to gift for children.? That day she found a stack of children's books and a novel she had been meaning to read. ?Supporting my children and my grandchildren in reading is something I do,? she said. ?I send them books for every holiday.? While most of the bookstore's customers are locals, Barbi and Stacey have also welcomed visitors from afar. They remember the people and the books they purchased: ?The man from Paris!? ?The couple from Sweden!? ?Why wouldn't you want to volunteer at a place where every day is different?? said Stacey as Barbi rang up her purchases. ?Every person who walks through that door has a beautiful story.? Clif f h an ger Used Book s open s daily at 10:00am an d closes at 6:00pm in t h e su m m er an d 4:00pm 17in t h e w in t er . THRIVELocalmagazine.com February 2020

Est es Valley Communit y Cent er 660 Com m u n it y Dr ive, Est es Par k 970-586-8101 Sen ior an d Adu lt Act ivit ies Hou r s: M on day - Fr iday

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Febr uar y Act ivit ies Cr af t in g 101 ? Valen t in e?s Day Neck laces 2/ 6/ 2020 Tim e: 4-6pm , Fee: $15 per per son M ACBETH (5 w eek class) Tu esdays (02/ 11- 3/ 10), Tim es: 9-10:30am , Fee: $48 What are the limits of ambition? How far would you go to gain power? Does greed destroy those who seek power for its own sake? In the 5 week class we will seek answers to these questions as we read Shakespeare's MACBETH. Whether you are new to The Bard or a seasoned Shakespearean, this class is for you! We will discuss, analyze and understand the text while examining the historical, social and political times in which Shakespeare wrote. Registration Deadline: 02/04/2020 Day Tr ip t o t h e Can dleligh t Din n er Playh ou se ? Geor ge Gr ay an d t h e Elvis Exper ien ce 2/11/2020 Time: van leaves at 4:30pm (meet in lower lobby at 4:15pm), Fee: $63 Registration Deadline: 02/04/2020 Adu lt Pick leball Tou r n am en t 2/ 22/ 2020 Tim e: ch eck in at 8:30am , Fee: $25 per per son Both men and women are welcome! Round robin style tournament, switching partners every game. Registration Deadline: 02/07/2020 For t h e Healt h of It : Cover You r self Please! 2/ 19/ 2020, Tim e: 1-2 pm Fee: Fr ee Sponsored event by Estes Park Health ? You're outside and lovin' life, right. You've organized your day pack, filled your water bottles and dressed for the weather. Did you remember to cover your skin with the right SPF to prevent skin cancer? Michael Raisch, MD, from Dermatology Center of the Rockies will help you identify potential skin problems and help you better understand how to protect your skin. New topics every month! BINGO & Don u t s w it h THRIVE Local M agazin e 2/ 28/ 2020, Tim e: 10?11:30am , Fee: Fr ee Join us for a fun gathering to enjoy Donut Haus donuts and Bingo! Please pre-register at Estes Valley Community Center or by calling 970-586-8191.

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January's Puzzl e Sol uti ons

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Johnst ow n Senior Cent er 101 W. Ch ar lot t e St ., Joh n st ow n 970-587-5251 Hou r s: M , T, W, F Open 8am - 4pm Closed n oon t o 12:30pm 1st & 3r d M on day - 1:30pm Sh oppin g t r ip

Lunch Ser ved on Wednesday at 11:45am Upcom in g Even t s: A h ealt h y m eal is ser ved ever y Weds. at 11:45am t o t h ose w h o ar e 60+ f or $4.00.

Feb 11 Eagles hockey game Feb 12 Harris & Harris entertain us before the meal

Reser vat ion s ar e r equ ir ed. Please call 970-472-9630 by 1:30 p.m . t h e pr eviou s day.

Feb 13 High Tea with Anthony Trujillo playing the violin and sax

Check-in for lunch is from 11:30 -11:45am at the Senior Center.

Feb 14 A trip to Greeley's UCCC for Knoble Yarn Fest

Feb 5 Chicken Parmesan, Penne pasta with marinara, Italian vegetables, breadstick, tapioca pudding, salad bar, 1% Milk Feb 12 Hamburger, wheat bun, tomato slice-lettuce-onion, ketchup, mustard, roasted sweet potatoes, garlic green beans with almonds, pineapple with grapes, salad bar, 1% milk Feb 19 AuGratin potatoes with ham, asparagus and carrots, chocolate zucchini muffin, butter, strawberries and yogurt, salad bar, 1% milk Feb 26 Fish sandwich on flat bread, tomato and lettiuce leaf, tartar sauce Asion coleslaw, peaches-pears-cherries, nut cup, salad bar, 1% milk

Jan 9t h t r ip t o Den ver Ar t M u seu m t o see M on et 's exh ibit .

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Feb 25 Eating at Nordy's BBQ for lunch Call or st op by t h e cen t er t o r eser ve you r spot !

Johnstown Residents

A Fait hf ul Couple Bill & Donna Woods By Bob McDonnell

Bill and Donna Woods of Johnstown are a dedicated couple. They are dedicated to each other and their strong religious beliefs. The couple got married in 1958. A majority of their life has been and is still in service to Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ.) They are lay ministers doing training and teaching in churches and in general spreading their faith in the US and Africa. Bill believes he was destined to go to Africa. At around 10 years of age, he heard a missionary from Africa speak. The man predicted that Bill would someday be a missionary in Africa. ?He never forgot it,? Donna remembers. This inspired Bill, and changed his life. Bill met Donna when she was a student nurse. They date and attended Bible study together. Bill told Donna he wanted to go to Africa. Nobody would ever want to go there,? was her initial reply. Seven years into their marriage, Donna told Bill it was time to go to Africa. They took their four children and a dog with them. They would spend a total of 12 years in Africa at various times. Two of their children graduated from high school there. Their devotion and faith rubbed off on the kids. All of Bill and Donna?s children are involved in mission work, Donna said proudly. Their son Paul Woods took his boys to Rwanda 21 in 2010, following in his parent?s footsteps.

Donna added that two of the children and their spouses will be going overseas as missionaries. ?Grandpa (Bill) started it all,? Donna said with a smile. Cru has asked the missionaries in their organization if they were ready to retire. None of those involved including Bill and Donna wanted to. Everyone wanted to stay and continue spreading the word. The duo is as dedicated to Cru as they were when they started with the organization in 1970. The couple likes to share their beliefs with others whenever they can, even at the grocery store. ?My wife?s quite a talker,? Bill said with a smile. She admits her love of interacting with people. Her outgoing manner and Bill?s quick wit make them approachable. The Woods' household has many reminders of their travels and commitment. A large wooden carving of Africa hangs on a wall. Paintings of African animals adorn the walls. Bill?s office holds treasures like animal tusks, a spear and more paintings. A book written by Bill chronicling the couple?s life is there too. Bill and Donna Woods are an amazing couple. The have led a full life, but like most seniors, they have slowed down. Donna says they are doing what they can. Bill summed things up with a tagline he seems to use often. According to him, ?If you?re not dead, you?re not done.?

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Legal View s Legal View s

What is t he Role of t he Per sonal Repr esent at ive in Pr obat e? Your loved one has passed away, and you were named as the Personal Representative (?PR?) in their Will; but what does this mean? As the PR, you will be responsible for figuring out what assets are in the estate, paying any creditors, paying any taxes that may be owed, locating heirs and family, distributing assets, and finally closing the Estate.

overwhelming job, and probate can become even more complicated if there are unhappy family members who contest the Will or the actions of the PR. A probate attorney can assist the PR in administering the estate and help guide them through the process to ensure the assets are distributed correctly and the PR does not face any personal liability. If a loved one has passed away and you were named as the PR for their estate, contact our experienced team at Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin today to help guide you through this complicated process.

The first thing a PR needs to do is file an application for probate with the Court along with the original Will. The Court will then appoint the PR, which will legally permit the PR to act on behalf of the person who has passed away. The PR will need to file an inventory with the Court which lists all of the assets currently in the Estate and will need to open a bank account for the Estate to pay any bills or expenses during the estate administration. The specific duties of the PR will vary based on what type of assets need to be distributed. For example, if there is a house this may need to be sold and the proceeds distributed to the named beneficiaries in Will. The PR is responsible for selling or distributing any personal property in the home, coordinating with a realtor to list the house for sale, paying any utility or mortgage payments from estate assets while the sale is pending, and signing the paperwork to sell the house. Serving as the PR for an estate can be an 22

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