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Welcome to BeaconFest: a bounty of senior fun! By Kevin K. VanGundy

eaconFest is a celebration of all that’s boomer and senior related. Last year, a record number of people attended this festive event. This year’s senior fair will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at the Two Rivers Convention Center in downtown Grand Junction.

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Thousands of dollars worth of valuable 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 prospective seniors with information about products and services available to

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help them successfully navigate the aging process. We have home improvement folks, health and nutrition information, representatives from many of our local assisted living facilities, government officials, beauty products and services, longevity screenings, real estate professionals and even a dentist!

Thank you! The main reason to attend BeaconFest 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, CallahanEdfast Mortuary & Crematory, Hilltop, FCI Constructors and Carlson Memorials. ■

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Seniors’ choice: You choose the best of BeaconFest By Kevin K. VanGundy

NEW! Seniors’ Choice Awards

hank 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.

I’m always impressed with the wide variety of exhibitors that participate at BeaconFest and the way they market themselves. Some bring just themselves, along with a handful of brochures. Others have booth displays that look like they were made up by Disney Imagineers. What’s important is what you think.

Speaking of exhibitors

So what do you think?

The 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 products and services.

id 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 travel A 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 Colorado’s wine country at the Two Rivers

BALLOT

Thank you for attending our 2015 BeaconFest. Please vote for one exhibitor 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

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. ■

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

SENIORS’ CHOICE

Winery and Chateau, the Marriott and other hotels.

For foodies We have gift certificates from local restaurants, including Il Bistro Italiano, The Egg & I, Boston’s and Olive Garden.

For your home We’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 active We’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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embers of the Centennial Band Quintet are also part of the Grand Junction Centennial Band, an all-volunteer organization comprised of over 60 men and women, dedicated to making a unique musical and cultural contribution 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.

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10:00 | STAGE | FOLK POP/COUNTRY eth Williams is a remarkable musician and record company entrepreneur 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 Academy 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.

11:00 | STAGE | BLUEGRASS/RAGTIME

anny Agajanian plays a mix of bluegrass, ragtime and Civil War-era music. Once a warm-up artist for Billy Graham, he has toured with many performers and has played in many venues across the U.S. and Canada, including churches, Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, the Golden Nugget, the Grand Ole Opry and more. He has lived in Grand Junction for over 20 years.

1:00 | STAGE | DEEP CANYON MUSIC one 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.

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quipped with his trusty guitar, Ron Koss is dynamic. Whether he’s entertaining with Americana rock favorites, country melodies or swing tunes, just about anything 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.

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King ‘N’ Trio

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ince its inception in December 2001, the King ‘N’ Trio has entertained audiences with their enthusiastic, toe-tapping, sing-along music. Band members 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.

usic has always been a part of Paula Dunfee’s life. She has entertained 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 Alzheimer’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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eggy Malone is known in the valley for her work with seniors. As an active member of the Western Music Association (WMA), she strives to keep cowboy music alive and well. Her shows thrive on audience participation 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.

Spare Parts Barbershop Quartet 12:00 | FOYER | BARBERSHOP HARMONY

he members of Spare Parts Barbershop Quartet are no strangers to BeaconFest 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.

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Paula Dunfee Peggy Malone Spare Parts Barbershop Quartet Mary Jo Johnson

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

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

for an unknowable future: advance care planning

Presented by Erica Eng, MSOL, Community Hospital

Ron Koss

10:00 a.m. • The Basics: What you need to know

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about estate planning

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Presented by Michael P. Burke, Kain & Burke, PC 12:00 p.m. • Identity theft Presented by Ron Rehberg, Legal Shield 1:00 p.m. • Estate planning 101:

Planning for any size estate Presented by Mark Luff, Elder & Phillips, PC

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Kain & Burke, PC C14-15 KREX B13 La Villa Grande Care Center N15 Legacy Funeral Home A20 Mary Kay Cosmetics B12 Mesa County Libraries B17 Mesa County RSVP, Inc. S11 Mesa County Sheriff’s Office N13 Mesa County Spellbinders N12 Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza S14 Nightingale’s Home Care F19 Nuclear Care Partners W15 Numotion B16 Olive Garden N13 Operation Interdependence D12 Palisade Living Center D11 Paragon Restoration & Building, Inc. C13 Picture Ranch, LLC A18 Professional Case Management FOYER Red Hat SocietyFriends for the Fun of It W12 Renewal by Andersen F20 Rib City Grill A15 Rocky Mountain Health Plans A16 Rocky Mountain Hearing Benefits F12 Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates W16 Roice-Hurst Humane Society A12 Ruby Canyon Dental C16 Salvation Army F13 Scott N. VanDusen, DDS B18 Senior Recreation Center A19 Sore No More Pain Relieving Gel N20 St. Mary’s Foster Grandparents & Senior Companions N19 St. Mary’s Gray Gourmet E16-17 Tile Meister D17-18 Valleywide Fence B21 Veteran’s Community Living Center at Rifle B14 Visiting Angels D14-D15 Walgreens

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Seminars Seminar Schedule Seminar Room 1 9:30 a.m. • There’s no place like home: The new

model of home care

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

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

Comfort Keepers presents Laura Wayman 10:30 a.m. | Seminar Room 1

Caring 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.

10:00 a.m. • The Basics: What you need to know

about estate planning

Presented by Michael P. Burke, Kain & Burke, PC 12:00 p.m. • Identity theft Presented by Ron Rehberg, Legal Shield 1:00 p.m. • Estate planning 101:

Planning for any size estate

Presented by Mark Luff, Elder & Phillips, PC

Medicare 101

11:30 a.m. | Seminar Room 1

This 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.

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Identity theft

Presented by Ron Rehberg, Legal Shield 12:00 p.m. | Seminar Room 2 1:30 p.m. | Seminar Room 1

Ron 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 planning Presented by Erica Eng, MSOL, Community Hospital

Estate planning 101: planning for any size estate Presented by Mark Luff, Elder & Phillips, PC 1 p.m. | Seminar Room 2

Most 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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9 a.m. | Seminar Room 2

It’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.

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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

n past years, the BEACON Senior Newspaper has recognized a number of volunteers age 50 and older at BeaconFest, with one of those volunteers being presented with the BEACON’s Volunteer of the Year award.

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

So what does it mean to be Volunteer 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 Volunteer of the Year. “She works with one to two dogs at a time from the moment they are

Judy Mathews, the 2014 BEACON Volunteer of the Year.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE

Volunteer of the Year Awards 2015 IT’S AS E ASY AS 1… 2…3

With 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 description 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  Charlotte Maes

 Ray Gates

 Irene Bladow

 Debbie Daniels

 Barb Kremski

 Marianne Traver

 Gary and Linda Arntzen

 Kristi Smith

 Mike Dermody

 Joy Bush

 Donna Schmitz

 Mary Mills

 Kathie Iles

 Celia Keslar

 Sid Smith

 Marilyn Bernstein

 Domenica Marsala

 Richard Parrish

 Monie Howard

 Elisha Lujan

 Mary Romero

3. Vote for your favorite volunteer online at www.BeaconSeniorNews.com or 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

PLEASE HAVE ALL BALLOTS SUBMITTED BY APRIL 10, 2015.

“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 having a hard time The BEACON’s 2014 Volunteer of the Year in the shelter nominees. environment. Each of these dogs is so speYou can also mail in the published cial to Judy and she wants to be sure ballot that’s placed to the left of this to place them in the best forever article. Ballots must be received by home…Judy volunteers at off-site April 13, so plan ahead! Please mail adoption and fundraising events your ballot to: 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.

BEACON Senior Newspaper P.O. Box 3895 Grand Junction, CO 81502 Come meet all of our amazing volunteers at BeaconFest! They might just inspire you to start volunteering yourself. ■

The BEACON is pleased to give local 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. Are you looking The Volunteer of the Year to be a volunteer? will be announced and featured in May’s BEACON. The Western Slope is filled with To vote for your favormany volunteer oppo rt unities. Look ite volunteer, visit www. under “Volunteer op portunities” in BeaconSeniorNews. our Beacon Bits sect ions every com. Click the box on month. You can also stop the homepage that reads, by RS VP ’s bo ot “Vote now!” Read about the h at BeaconFest. nominated volunteers and click the blue box to cast your vote. The voting will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 12.