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Apri l 16, 2015 • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. • T WO RIVERS CONVENTION CENTER

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Kathy Guerrie

APRIL 16, 2015

By Kevin K. VanGundy

BeaconFest is a celebration of all that’s boomer and

senior related. Last year, a record number of people at-tended this festive event. This year’s senior fair will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at the Two Rivers Conven-tion Center in downtown Grand Junction.

Why attend BeaconFest?This year’s BeaconFest fea-

tures an exciting lineup of en-tertainment, including the ever-pop-ular bone tree and local country star Peggy Malone. Free seminars will be offered on topics as wide-ranging as identity theft to estate planning. Well-known restaurants such as the Rib City Grill, Olive Garden, Nick ‘n’ Willy’s Pizza and Buffalo Wild Wings will be giving away free samples of their food.

Feeling lucky?Thousands of dollars worth of valu-

able prizes and cash will be given away in free door prize drawings throughout the day.

Vendors galore!Vendor booths from over 100

businesses and agencies will be set up to provide current and prospec-tive seniors with information about products and services available to

Welcome to BeaconFest: a bounty of senior fun!

Levi & Bernice Lucero enjoy the entertainment at the 2014 BeaconFest.

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Thank you!The main reason to attend Beacon-

Fest is because it’s fun and it’s our way of saying thank you for reading the BEACON Senior Newspaper. Come and let us give you a happy hug or a hearty handshake. And please thank our vendors and sponsors: Walgreens, Callahan- Edfast Mortuary & Crematory, Hill-top, FCI Constructors and Carlson Memorials. ■

TWO RIVERS CONVENTION CENTER

By Kevin K. VanGundy

Thank you for attending our 2015 Grand Junction BeaconFest

Boomer and Senior Fair. I hope you have a fun day and enjoy our lineup of exciting entertainers, free food from local restaurants, informative seminars and of course, the booths of 100 exhibitors.

Speaking of exhibitorsThe BeaconFest would not be

possible were it not for these folks. If you enjoy BeaconFest, please take a moment to personally thank an exhibitor or two (or three), as it is they who pay the bills. They all have taken time from their busy schedules to be here and show you their prod-ucts and services.

Seniors’ choice: You choose the best of BeaconFest

NEW! Seniors’ Choice AwardsI’m always impressed with the

wide variety of exhibitors that par-ticipate at BeaconFest and the way they market themselves. Some bring just themselves, along with a handful of brochures. Others have booth dis-plays that look like they were made up by Disney Imagineers. What’s important is what you think.

So what do you think?Please take a moment to let us

know who you think has the best overall booth, which booth has the friendliest people, and which booth has the best “swag” (aka free stuff). The exhibitors in each category with the most votes will win a prize. Your choices will be announced in next month’s BEACON. ■

SENIORS’ CHOICE BALLOT

Thank you for attending our 2015 BeaconFest. Please vote for one ex-hibitor in each category. (You may vote for an exhibitor in more than one category.) Ballots due at the BEACON booth by 2 p.m.

overall best booth

booth with the friendliest people

booth with the best free stuff

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Limit one entry per person, per visit.

Thousands of dollars in door prizes given away every 30 minutes. Must be present to win.

REGISTER TOWINBy Hap Jordan

Did you know that we give away several thousands of dollars

worth of door prizes each year at BeaconFest? All you have to do is fill out this official door prize entry form and drop it in the bucket at the BEACON’s booth. Then wait for your chance to win as names are called from the main stage. You need to be present to win though, so stick around. We’ll be calling out winners every 30 minutes or so. We have over 100 prizes to hand out. That’s a lot of winning. Better odds than the lottery, that’s for sure.

Plenty of travelA lucky couple won a trip to do

some gamblin’ last year in Cripple Creek. Sure enough, we’ll be giving away more day trips and vacations this year. In addition, we’ll give away some luxurious night stays in Colora-do’s wine country at the Two Rivers

It’s all about the prizes. Hap’s tips to winning BIG!

Winery and Chateau, the Marriott and other hotels.

For foodiesWe have gift certificates from local

restaurants, including Il Bistro Ital-iano, The Egg & I, Boston’s and Olive Garden.

For your homeWe’ll give away exquisite items

and gift certificates to places such as American Furniture Warehouse, Lowe’s, True Value, Bassett Furniture and La-Z-Boy Furniture and interiors, Etc.

For the activeWe’ll give away free golf, bowling,

oil changes and more.

MEGA giveaway at 2:45 p.m.All unclaimed door prizes and

those that were not given away will be given to the audience at the end of the day in a madcap rendition of Monty Hall’s “Let’s Make a Deal.” ■

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Centennial Band Quintet9:00 | STAGE

Members of the Centennial Band Quintet are also part of the Grand Junc-tion Centennial Band, an all-volunteer organization comprised of over 60

men and women, dedicated to making a unique musical and cultural contri-bution to our community by presenting concerts in the Great American Band tradition. The band was formed over 35 years ago and performs several free concerts during the summer in local parks and at area festivals. The band is under the direction of Gary Ambrosier, with Debbie Wilson as associate director.

Entertainment ScheduleSTAGE

FOYER

9:00 a.m. Centennial Band Quintet 10:00 a.m. Beth Williams 11:00 a.m. Danny Agajanian & The Hallelujah Band 12:00 p.m. King ‘N’ Trio

12:50 p.m. VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

1:00 p.m. bone tree 2:00 p.m. Ron Koss 2:45 p.m. MEGA Prize Drawings All remaining and unclaimed door prizes will

be given away in a fun flurry of giving

9:00 a.m. Paula Dunfee 11:00 a.m. Peggy Malone 12:00 p.m. Spare Parts Barbershop Quartet 1:00 p.m. Mary Jo Johnson

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What’s Inside

Advice and Ideas ............................ 7

Classifieds .................................... 40

Crossword .................................... 29

Delta/Montrose County ................ 35

Finance ......................................... 26

Garfield County ............................. 38

Health & Wellness ......................... 10

Laughing Matters ......................... 16

Local Lore ..................................... 20

Mesa County ................................. 30

Parks & Recreation ....................... 22

River City Singles.......................... 31

Travel & Recreation ...................... 18

Local LoreBlacksmiths have

a rich history in the

Grand Valley. Story

page 20.

Summer down under

A Montrose

woman crossed off

an item from her

bucket list when

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bane, Australia.

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Your Guide to a Heal thy Mind & Body

Health &Wellnessfall 2012

Boomers and their bikes

Experience the freedom of the open road

and what it’s like to “let it all go!”

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Photo submitted by Terry Eakle

What’s InsideAdvice and Ideas ............................ 9Classifieds .................................... 44Crossword .................................... 40Delta/Montrose County ................ 36Gardening ..................................... 28Garfield County ............................. 41Health & Wellness ......................... 10Laughing Matters ......................... 18Local Lore ..................................... 22Mesa County ................................. 32Parks & Recreation ....................... 17River City Singles.......................... 33Travel & Recreation ...................... 20

Local LoreRead about how one local man keeps the blacksmith’s trade alive in the Grand Valley. Story on page 22.

Cruise to Alaska Join the BEACON

staff on our first reader cruise to Alaska. Read about what wonders await. Story on page 20.

Western Colorado’s Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+. Over 31,510 Readers.

Pickled pinkThese seniors are competitive but enjoy helping people learn the game of pickleball. Story on page 6.

2012 is the year for estate planning. Find out why in our Financial Planning insert.

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How do Alaskan trust laws benefit your Colorado

estate planning?page 2

William Kain and the estate planning experts at Kain & Burke, PC give great, little-known advice on why you should start planning today.

Trivia question: Is this photo of Colorado or Alaska?

Your Guide to Year End Financial Planning

Travel the world

Terry Eakle has led so many tours, she can’t keep track. At 72, traveling keeps her and her many repeat travelers active and loving life. Where will she go next?

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What’s InsideAdvice and Ideas ............................... 9Classifieds .......................................36Crossword .......................................35Delta/Montrose County ................... 32Faith Moves ....................................... 7Fruita ...............................................22Garfield County ................................34Health & Wellness ........................... 10Kvetch ..............................................38Laughing Matters ............................ 14Local Lore ........................................ 20Mesa County .................................... 28River City Singles ............................29Travel & Recreation ......................... 16

Some friends have scalesRead about how this small reptile made an impact on one Mon-trose couple’s lives.

Long-Term CareWhat everyone needs to know about long-term care. Read more in this month’s special insert.

Western Colorado’s Monthly Newspaper for Adults 50+. Over 30,450 Readers.Give a pet a home! Adopt a furry friend from Roice-Hurst. Read more on page 26.

Local LoreThe library has had many faces and has been many places. Read more about its 110-year history inside this issue.

Now on the Web at www.BeaconSeniorNews.comProduced by the Beacon’s

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Family moments such as Pirate Day

at Eagle Ridge of the Grand Valley

impact quality of life more than

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Long-Term Care Birds of a featherCome with us as we take a closer look at local people and their pets. From everyday “pound puppies” to the exotic birds above.

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Danny Agajanian & The Hallelujah Band11:00 | STAGE | BLUEGRASS/RAGTIME

Danny Agajanian plays a mix of bluegrass, ragtime and Civil

War-era music. Once a warm-up art-ist for Billy Graham, he has toured with many performers and has played in many venues across the U.S. and Canada, including church-es, Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, the Golden Nugget, the Grand Ole Opry and more. He has lived in Grand Junction for over 20 years.

Beth Williams 10:00 | STAGE | FOLK POP/COUNTRY

Beth Williams is a remarkable musi-cian and record company entrepre-

neur who writes, sings and records her own songs from her private studio in Cedaredge. She also performs loved tunes from the ’40s through the ’80s. Her career has many highlights, which include being nominated as the Acad-emy of Country Music’s “Best New Female Vocalist of the Year.” She is a Nashville session singer and demo singer who also gives voice and guitar lessons. Learn more at www.bethwilliamsmusic.com.

King ‘N’ Trio12:00 | STAGE | FOLK/AMERICANA

Since its inception in December 2001, the King ‘N’ Trio has entertained au-diences with their enthusiastic, toe-tapping, sing-along music. Band mem-

bers Chris Unfug, Merritt Kinsey, Russ Williams and Terry Toner are members of the Grand Junction Rotary Club and have raised over $200,000 to date for Rotary Foundation, the Avalon Theatre restoration, Mesa County Partners and many other charitable projects. With the help of the Grand Junction Rotary Club, the band has recorded five CDs. Proceeds from CD sales are also part of the band’s fundraising efforts.

bone tree1:00 | STAGE | DEEP CANYON MUSIC

bone tree is an acoustic band from the Unaweep Canyon

of Western Colorado. They are a new band that plays deep canyon music, defined by its members as songs that have the depth of true American music, rebuilt note by note to create a new and exciting mix. Keep up with the band at www.bonetree.us.

Ron Koss2:00 | STAGE | GUITAR FAVORITES/SOUND MANAGER

Equipped with his trusty guitar, Ron Koss is dynamic. Whether he’s entertaining

with Americana rock favorites, country melodies or swing tunes, just about any-thing he plays has audiences singing along and brings them to their feet. He has played music professionally for over 30 years. He is BeaconFest’s sound manager and has performed at numerous events across the Grand Valley for over a decade.

Paula Dunfee9:00 | FOYER | PIANO /SHOW TUNES

Music has always been a part of Paula Dunfee’s life. She has en-

tertained at venues from Las Vegas and Arizona to Colorado. She loves to entertain and enjoys touching people’s hearts through music. She especially enjoys playing for dementia and Al-zheimer’s patients, as she believes that music is the only universal language. She is in tune and interactive with her audience, and her music is versatile, including everything from Broadway tunes and ragtime to modern music.

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Spare Parts Barbershop Quartet12:00 | FOYER | BARBERSHOP HARMONY

T he members of Spare Parts Barbershop Quartet are no strangers to Bea-conFest nor are the Grand Valley. They have sung together as a registered

quartet for over 10 years. These handsome and talented men are members of the Bookcliff Barbershop Harmony Chorus and enjoy singing a variety of song styles for the enjoyment of all audiences.

Peggy Malone11:00 | FOYER | COUNTRY

Peggy Malone is known in the valley for her work

with seniors. As an active member of the Western Mu-sic Association (WMA), she strives to keep cowboy music alive and well. Her shows thrive on audience participa-tion with her maracas and “stick hosses.” Her songs range from classic country and western to pop. Years ago, she won the Patsy Cline Sing Alike Contest at the Regency Hotel in Denver and has been nominated by the WMA as Female Vocalist of the Year. Two of her songs have received widespread attention. “Appaloosa, Running Through My Mind” was adopted as the Appaloosa Horse Club’s song in Moscow, Idaho. “Singin’ A Cowboy Song” won a Heartland Regional Emmy and is featured in the PBS Special “A Night At The Rodeo.” In 2013, she won Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame Entertainer of the Year. Photo by EVS Photos.

Volunteer of the Year Awards12 : 50 PM CENTER STAGE

Each year, the BEACON takes a moment at BeaconFest to honor outstanding volunteers

throughout our community.

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10:00 A.M. SEMINAR The Basics:What you need to knowabout estate planning

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Nearly everyone agrees that havingyour estate in order is critical. Yet, 70 percent of all Americans have left their estates unplanned and in the hands of the system. Don't let that be you.This is the year you get yourquestions answered. This is the yearquestions answered. This is the yearyou get your estate in order. Come spend an hour and get straightforwardanswers about the basics.

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EntertainmentSTAGE 9:00 a.m. Centennial Band Quintet 10:00 a.m. Beth Williams 11:00 a.m. Danny Agajanian & The Hallelujah Band 12:00 p.m. King ‘N’ Trio 12:50 p.m. VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 1:00 p.m. bone tree 2:00 p.m. Ron Koss 2:45 p.m. MEGA Prize Drawing All remaining and unclaimed door prizes will

be given away in a fun flurry of givingFOYER 9:00 a.m. Paula Dunfee 11:00 a.m. Peggy Malone 12:00 p.m. Spare Parts Barbershop Quartet 1:00 p.m. Mary Jo Johnson

Schedule of SeminarsSEMINAR ROOM 1 9:30 a.m. • There’s no place like home: The new

model of home care Presented by Nightingale’s Home Care & Elite Care at Home

10:30 a.m. • The Dementia Whisperer Comfort Keepers presents Laura Wayman

11:30 a.m. • Medicare 101 Presented by an RSVP SHIP volunteer

1:30 p.m. • Identity theft Presented by Ron Rehberg, Legal Shield

SEMINAR ROOM 2 9:00 a.m. • Framing your health care wishes now

for an unknowable future: advance care planning Presented by Erica Eng, MSOL, Community Hospital

10:00 a.m. • The Basics: What you need to know about estate planning Presented by Michael P. Burke, Kain & Burke, PC


1:00 p.m. • Estate planning 101: Planning for any size estate Presented by Mark Luff, Elder & Phillips, PC

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There’s no place like home: The new model of home carePresented by Nightingale’s Home Care & Elite Care at Home9:30 a.m. Seminar Room 1 Research and individuals agree home is the best place to enjoy life and heal. Home health care is one of the fastest growing industries in our nation. Home health care is and will continue to be the most cost effective, efficient and elegant way to care for the aging population. Patients in home health care are consumers. And as consumers, it is important to understand that when you need in-home care, the choice is yours.

The Dementia WhispererComfort Keepers presents Laura Wayman10:30 a.m. | Seminar Room 1Caring for someone with dementia means devotedly and patiently doing a hundred little things each day. However, few care providers are trained to meet the challenges of dementia. They need the guidance of this seminar to overcome caregiving obstacles and cultivate more meaningful relationships.

Best selling author of “A Loving Approach to Dementia Care” Laura Wayman’s program of care emphasizes communication, affirmative response and empowerment—transforming the caregiving process from a burden into a fulfilling journey. Her true stories of caregiving illustrate the principles of this loving approach, giving attendees essential tools for connecting with people who have dementia.

Medicare 10111:30 a.m. | Seminar Room 1This introduction to Medicare is designed to help seniors make informed decisions about Medicare health coverage and drug plans. No selling, just telling. Seating is limited.

SeminarsSeminar Schedule

Seminar Room 1

9:30 a.m. • There’s no place like home: The new model of home care Presented by Nightingale’s Home Care & Elite Care at Home

10:30 a.m. • The Dementia Whisperer Comfort Keepers presents Laura Wayman

11:30 a.m. • Medicare 101 Presented by an RSVP SHIP volunteer


Seminar Room 2

9:00 a.m. • Framing your health care wishes now for an unknowable future: advance care planning Presented by Erica Eng, MSOL, Community Hospital

10:00 a.m. • The Basics: What you need to know about estate planning Presented by Michael P. Burke, Kain & Burke, PC


1:00 p.m. • Estate planning 101: Planning for any size estate Presented by Mark Luff, Elder & Phillips, PC


Identity theftPresented by Ron Rehberg, Legal Shield12:00 p.m. | Seminar Room 21:30 p.m. | Seminar Room 1Ron Rehberg will cover what to look for and how to do the right things now to prevent identity theft. Don’t wait until you’re a victim! While others scramble to tell people to lock their mailboxes and shred their credit card statements, Rehberg warns customers of the potential

health risks, Social Security and tax issues, financial disasters, and the reality that they could face false imprisonment as a result of someone stealing their identity. Attendees will receive handouts, have time to ask questions and take part in some drawings.

Rehberg is a former trainer for law enforcement on identity theft awareness and works with hundreds of local businesses and individuals. He has 17 years’ experience in legal services and identity theft awareness. He is certified with CITRMS (Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist).

Framing your health care wishes now and for an unknowable future: advance care planningPresented by Erica Eng, MSOL, Community Hospital9 a.m. | Seminar Room 2It’s not easy to talk about what kind of medical care you want if you are seriously ill or how you want the end of your life to be. However, these conversations are some

of the most important you can have with those you love. Get some tips on how to approach your loved ones to discuss these important topics, and learn about the documents you need to help ensure your wishes are respected. Presenter Erica Eng is a member of the Advance Care Planning Task Force, a coalition of local organizations whose mission is to promote conversations about end-of-life care and completion of advance directives in our community.

The basics: What you need to know about estate planningPresented by Michael P. Burke, Kain & Burke, PC10 a.m. | Seminar Room 2Nearly everyone agrees that having your estate in order is critical. Yet 70 percent of all Americans have left their estates unplanned and in the hands of the system. Don’t let that be you. This is the year you get your questions answered. This is the year you get your estate in order.

Come spend an hour and get straightforward answers about the basics.

225 N. Fifth Street Alpine Bank Building Suite 611Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 www.kainlaw.com

10:00 A.M. SEMINAR The Basics:What you need to knowabout estate planning

Michael P. Burke

Nearly everyone agrees that havingyour estate in order is critical. Yet, 70 percent of all Americans have left their estates unplanned and in the hands of the system. Don't let that be you.This is the year you get yourquestions answered. This is the yearquestions answered. This is the yearyou get your estate in order. Come spend an hour and get straightforwardanswers about the basics.

Estate planning 101: planning for any size estatePresented by Mark Luff, Elder & Phillips, PC1 p.m. | Seminar Room 2Most people have the misconception that only the wealthy need estate planning. However, regardless of the size of a person’s estate, some estate planning is essential. This seminar provides a general overview of estate planning and strategies to preserve wealth for

future generations. Topics will include how to plan for the management of your property and making medical decisions if you become disabled, the disposition of assets upon death and why a will is important, and the use of trusts and other strategies to pass wealth without going through probate. Now is the time to get your estate plan in order. Remember the goal of estate planning is not a piece of paper—it’s peace of mind.

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APRIL 16, 2015

Who will win the Volunteer of the Year award? Come see, but remember to vote first!By Cloie Sandlin

In past years, the BEACON Senior Newspaper has recognized a num-

ber of volunteers age 50 and older at BeaconFest, with one of those volunteers being presented with the BEACON’s Volunteer of the Year award.

So what does it mean to be Volun-teer of the Year?

The Volunteer of the Year goes above and beyond his or her normal responsibilities in order to make a difference in the lives of others.

Last year, BEACON readers chose Roice-Hurst Humane Society’s “small dog advocate” Judy Mathews as Vol-unteer of the Year.

“She works with one to two dogs at a time from the moment they are

brought to RHHS until she helps them find their forever home,” RHHS Events Coordinator Shannon Freed wrote on her nomination form.

“Oftentimes, the dogs have been through a lot and are very scared…Judy sits with them, calms them down, and assures them that they are in a good place. She has also been known to foster them if they are hav-ing a hard time in the shelter environment. Each of these dogs is so spe-cial to Judy and she wants to be sure to place them in the best forever home…Judy volunteers at off-site adoption and fundraising events whenever she can.”

Now that is a terrific volunteer!Volunteers are key components

for many local organizations. They donate their precious time and skills to improve their community or help with a cause they care about.

The BEACON is pleased to give lo-cal organizations the opportunity to honor their outstanding volunteers at BeaconFest each year. All honored volunteers will be called to the BeaconFest stage at 12:50 p.m. for a brief awards ceremony. The Volunteer of the Year will be announced and fea-tured in May’s BEACON.

To vote for your favor-ite volunteer, visit www.BeaconSeniorNews.com. Click the box on the homepage that reads, “Vote now!” Read about the nominated volunteers and click the blue box to cast your vote. The voting will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 12.

Are you looking to be a volunteer?The Western Slope is filled with many volunteer opportunities. Look under “Volunteer opportunities” in our Beacon Bits sections every month. You can also stop by RSVP’s booth at

BeaconFest.

You can also mail in the published ballot that’s placed to the left of this article. Ballots must be received by April 13, so plan ahead! Please mail your ballot to:

BEACON Senior NewspaperP.O. Box 3895Grand Junction, CO 81502

Come meet all of our amazing vol-unteers at BeaconFest! They might just inspire you to start volunteering yourself. ■

Judy Mathews, the 2014 BEACON Volunteer of the Year.

The BEACON’s 2014 Volunteer of the Year nominees.

I T ’ S A S E A S Y A S 1 … 2 … 3With so many wonderful volunteers to choose from, we at the BEACON need

your help! All nominees are featured in March’s BEACON with a short descrip-tion of why they were nominated. See it all at www.BeaconSeniorNews.com

1. Read about each volunteer online at www.BeaconSeniorNews.com

2. Pick your volunteer

PLEASE HAVE ALL BALLOTS SUBMITTED BY APRIL 10, 2015.

Volunteer of the Year Awards 2015VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE

Charlotte Maes

Debbie Daniels

Gary and Linda Arntzen

Joy Bush

Kathie Iles

Marilyn Bernstein

Monie Howard

Ray Gates

Barb Kremski

Kristi Smith

Donna Schmitz

Celia Keslar

Domenica Marsala

Elisha Lujan

Irene Bladow

Marianne Traver

Mike Dermody

Mary Mills

Sid Smith

Richard Parrish

Mary Romero

3. Vote for your favorite volunteer online at www.BeaconSeniorNews.comor Mail this official ballot to: PO Box 3895, Grand Junction, CO 81502

The winner will be announced at BeaconFest, Thursday, April 16, 12:50 p.m., at Two Rivers Convention Center,

159 Main St., Grand Junction

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