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Page 2 - Senior Beacon - August 2019 VISIT US ONLINE AT: SeniorBeacon.info FINANCE Different Goals For Different Folks TWO TYPES OF INVESTORS a preserver is tempted by growth If there’s a million people there’s a GROWERS HI RISK then too much risk can be taken. million different types of investors. They might also switch strategies What I’m getting at is there are two major goals behind our investing --younger --personal too often and lose opportunity. actions. You’re trying to grow or --lower net worth --younger Or they worst result is they could trying to preserve. lose a lot of principal when growth We all can guess that younger fades away. people are probably GROWERS Investors need to really assess and older folks are probably PRE- SERVERS. Or they should be. their expectations, make sure We’re young, the future’s ahead of they’re realistic and stick with win- us, higher earnings are ahead, too. PRESERVERS LO RISK ning strategies. Or we’ve experienced most of our That may be a balanced portfolio, earnings and we want to protect --older --personal an income portfolio or a growth our savings. That makes sense, portfolio. It’s individual and should right? --higher net worth --older Also, when we’re young we have be customized for the investor and less net worth. So there’s a bigger their goals. need to grow. If we’re too cautious “One can state, without exagger- at this stage we leave a lot of growth ation, that the observation of and and extra compounding on the net worth you will take more risk. decades. the search for similarities and dif- table. You can lose and still have time to ferences are the basis of all human Preservers, by definition, have come back. BUT WHAT HAPPENS IF…? something to preserve and lose. If you’re retired then it makes So what happens when you have knowledge.” Chances are they’re older and high- sense, again, to preserve those a young person who’s low risk? Or --Alfred Nobel er net worth, too. assets. an older investor who’s really high- You may not be working or even risk? TWO TYPES OF RISK-TAKERS paying finishing a mortgage. So the Well, sometimes a lot of trouble Ron Phillips is an Independent Fi- This leads us to the obvious role time and earnings are not there to and conflict. Goals and expecta- nancial Advisor, teacher, author of two of risk. If you’re young and growing make up big losses. tions don’t mesh. Risk tolerance is a very individual With the young person not tak- books and a Pueblo, Colorado native. thing, too. Some of us are just hard- ing risk they may not have enough He and his wife are currently raising RON PHILLIPS wired to be low risk or high risk. for retirement. their three sons in Pueblo. For a free Independent Financial Advisor Personally, I’m a risk taker and Or they may need to save a lot copy of Ron’s second book “Armchair and a Pueblo, Colorado native probably will continue that for more than they can afford. This could make them over reliant on Investor” visit www.RetireIQ.com or Social Security, too. leave a message at RonPhillipsAdvi- When someone who should be [email protected] VISIT US ONLINE AT: SeniorBeacon.info August 2019- Senior Beacon - Page 3 NEWS Some Residents Eligible for Rent Help REVISIONS TO THE PTC- future. 104 bill passed this last legislative The new program becomes session. available January 1, 2020. You PTC-104 is a combination of two can get the application from www. grant rebate programs for Colora- colorado.gov/pacific/tax/prop- do residents. erty-tax-rent-heat-credit-ptc-re- One grant is for a property tax bate-forms , file online at https:// and rent assistance rebate, the www.colorado.gov/revenueon- other grant is for a heat and fuel line/_/ or call 303-333-3482 for expenses rebate. an application or ask to speak to a PTC-104 was expanded in three counselor. areas: First, the property tax and rent assistance rebate now includes # # # all people who rent. Eileen Doherty, MS is the Ex- Previously, only renters who ecutive Director of the Colorado landlords paid property taxes were Gerontological Society. Her areas eligible for the rebate. With the revised PTC-104, now of expertise include management and administration of nonprof- renters who live in non-profit HEALTH BENEFITS. Rebates assistance passed this last legislative session. housing are eligible for the proper- it organizations, education and ty tax portion of the bill. Secondly, training on issues related to older the minimum and maximum re- adults, advocacy and policy devel- bate amounts were increased, based to be 65 or older, disabled and maximum property tax and rent opment on senior issues, and clini- upon yearly income. received benefits for the entire assistance to $735 and the heat cal practice in working with seniors Thirdly, the income requirements year, or a surviving spouse at least assistance grant increases to $202. and families to manage their lives were increased. 58 years old; live in Colorado for The minimum amount of the in the later years. She has been the This means more Colorado resi- the entire year; be lawfully present grant is $238 for the property tax Director of the Society since 1982. dents will be able to take advantage in the United States; and have less and rent assistance and $77 for heat She teaches Nonprofit Management of the increased benefits for grants than $15,192 in income for a single assistance. for Fort Hays State University. Her claimed in 2019. person and $20,518 for a couple). All income limits and rebates phone number is 303-333-3482 or Eligible Colorado residents need The 2019 grant increases to a will be adjusted for inflation in the [email protected]. Page 4 - Senior Beacon - August 2019 VISIT US ONLINE AT: SeniorBeacon.info
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The answer is Jesus. Peace heaven. We live in a day of little begins when we repent of However, I was not saved. I peace evidenced by unrest self-will and acknowledge our knew about Jesus but I didn’t within nations, churches and need for this Savior who came know Him. families. to give peace that passes all I knew nothing about a Who can forget the horrible understanding to those who relationship with Him. nightmare of September 11, receive Him. Years later, as a young wife 2001? Some hearts tremble in I remember clearly the first and mother, I felt a need to fear of similar attacks. time I experienced this inde- take my children to church Few hearts are truly at scribable peace. and we began attending a A TICKET TO HEAVEN peace. Is yours? I was eight when I was bap- small one near our home. Only one path leads to tized in a pond on a Missouri Pastor Davis and his petite peace. farm. Mother acted on her prim wife visited regularly . . . We find it in the first chap- religious belief and decided to sometimes too regularly. heart at peace. ter of Luke. have her children baptized. On one occasion the older Isn’t that what we all Zechariah, father of John I remember coming out of boys were in school and I had A want? the Baptist, filled with the the pond soaked and crying four-year-old Kasey taking a Proverbs 14:30 states: Holy Spirit, prophesied over because everyone was crying, nap. A heart at peace gives life his son about the coming and I didn’t know why we were In the course of our conver- to the body. Think about Christ: . . . you will go on crying. sation, Kasey walked out of it. If a heart at peace gives before the Lord to prepare My reward was a baptismal the bedroom, strutted up to life to the body, what of a the way for him, to give his certificate and a church mem- the pastor and in his uniquely heart not at peace? people the knowledge of bership: Two pieces of paper — deep voice for one so small The opposite of life, of salvation through the for- my “tickets to heaven”! No one said, “I know why they call course, is death. By-prod- giveness of their sins, because mentioned a relationship with you Pastor. ‘Cause you PES- ucts of a heart lacking of the tender mercy of our Jesus Christ. TER everybody, huh!” peace include frustration, God, by which the rising sun Along with certificates the I was mortified. Mrs. Davis fear, anger, resentment, will come to us from heaven minister gave us a New Testa- turned white. Knowing he bitterness, jealousy, envy, to shine on those living in ment Bible. In the inscription, was in deep trouble, Kasey unforgiveness, and the list darkness and in the shadow he misspelled my name. hurried to his room and my goes on. of death, to guide our feet That became my most vivid guests promptly excused What about related into the path of peace (Luke memory of my first baptism. themselves and left. health issues such as heart 1:76-79). The minister didn’t know The pastor’s purpose for his frequent visits was to disease, cancer, ulcers and What a promise! how to spell my name. convince me to be baptized more? Isn’t there a longing within Mother was satisfied that she and to join the church. Murder, suicide, and most hearts for peace? had done her religious duty for He said I could not join every offense imaginable So how do we get it? me. their church unless I was bap- tized in it. Desperate to cleanse my CHECK OUT these deals from: sins, I agreed to join. Plagued with guilt of past sins, I awaited the day for ALL SEASONS TREE SERVICE !! Give ‘em a call! the baptism certain it would make me clean and forgiven. When the day arrived, I was ecstatic. I stepped into the baptis- tery anticipating a fresh new feeling of freedom. I expected to feel complete- ly different when I came out of the water. Saturated, I burst out of the water. I felt different, all right. I felt wet, not clean or forgiven. I still wasn’t saved. I was deeply disappointed, confused and devastated. In the years that followed, religion and religious ritual became a part of my life as I tried to do all the right things to assure my place in heaven and appease God. I was an empty spiritual shell. With two church mem- berships and two baptismal certificates, I knew nothing about a relationship with Jesus Christ. ▶ SEE LIGHT, PAGE 7 VISIT US ONLINE AT: SeniorBeacon.info August 2019- Senior Beacon - Page 7 NEWS
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I waffled between thinking I was Neither baptism nor church membership (2 Cor. 5:17 KJV). saved and terror of going to hell if I Indescribable peace flooded my died. I was baptized twice, I rea- saved me. My situation was agonizingly clear spirit and I experienced joy I had soned. never known. I must be saved . . . but what that if I died then, I would go to hell. The Holy about the sins I committed after my Salvation is not acquired by baptism? Spirit assured me that Jesus Christ died for all works, it is a gift of God (Eph. What about my two church my sins, past, present and future. 2:8,9) memberships? He freely offers through the shed Do they count for nothing? I was blood of His Son, Jesus Christ. in turmoil. I can add nothing to Christ’s ical unthinking prayer I had said Jesus said, Peace I leave with Every time I heard it, I frantical- gracious sacrifice at Calvary for my hundreds of times before, but the you; my peace I give you. I do not ly prayed the “sinner’s prayer” yet salvation. Absolutely nothing. deep pleading in my heart, soul and I found no relief. Mine was not a God showed me that I am not spirit for forgiveness as I confessed give to you as the world gives. Do heart at peace and I was convinced good enough and could never do my desperate need for Jesus. not let your hearts be troubled and I was not good enough to go to anything to become good enough. I opened my heart and my hands do not be afraid (John 14:27). heaven. Romans 3:23 states, No one is to Him and said, “Lord, here I am. But as many as received him, One night, while reading a book good. No not one! All have sinned Do with me whatever you will. I to them gave he gave power to by Hal Lindsay, God opened my and fall short of the glory of God. AM YOURS!” become the sons of God, even to understanding. Salvation comes by faith not by I committed my life to Christ and them that believe on his name: I was not saved and without a re- works. Jesus paid the price at Cal- became a new creation in Him. lationship with Jesus I was destined vary for my sins . . . past, present I was born again, filled with His Which were born, not of blood, nor for eternity in hell. and future. Holy Spirit and changed in the of the will of the flesh, nor of the Neither baptism nor church He bled and died for me while I twinkling of an eye. I had passed will of man, but of God (John 1:12- membership saved me. was still a sinner. No effort on my from death to life. 13 KJV). My situation was agonizingly part could buy or earn His free gift Eternity with Jesus began for clear that if I died then, I would go of salvation. me in that moment. My name is © 2019 Jan McLaughlin, all rights to hell. The Holy Spirit assured me I had to open the gift by receiving written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. reserved. (From the Book, Light For The that Jesus Christ died for all my it. Jesus made me a new creation. Journey) Jan is Director of Prayer For sins, past, present and future. Confessing my sins, I asked Jesus Therefore, if any man be in On the cross, Jesus knew every into my life to make me a new Christ, he is a new creature: old Prisoners International and can be reached sin I would commit and declared, person. things are passed away; behold, all at 719-275-6971 or by e-mail: Jan@ “It is finished!” I didn’t recite the rote mechan- things are become new PrayerForPrisoners.org. Page 8 - Senior Beacon - August 2019 VISIT US ONLINE AT: SeniorBeacon.info NEWS OF THE WEIRD SPECIAL TO THE SENIOR BEACON FROM THE EDITORS OF ANDREWS MCMEEL
ONE OF THOSE DAYS they identified the car as stolen, possession of a stolen vehicle and her dog, Marty, started staggering, Sometimes a routine traffic stop reported KFOR. transporting an open bottle of vomiting and urinating on the floor (in this case, for an expired license Upon further search, officers liquor. after hiking with her on a trail last plate) is the most interesting inci- found an open bottle of whiskey Because it was rattlesnake sea- spring. dent in a cop’s day. (next to the gun) and a container of son, his valid hunting and fishing Cole took Marty to the vet, where So it was on July 10 for Guthrie, “yellowish powder” labeled “urani- license absolved him of any charges “they said he was high. I couldn’t Oklahoma, police officers. Around um.” related to the snake. believe it because I don’t have any- 11 a.m., they stopped a car driven “The uranium is the wild card in Police are still trying to figure thing in my house.” out what charges might be brought Dolginow said, “Most dogs will by Stephen Jennings, 40, who had that situation,” Guthrie Police Sgt. regarding the uranium. [KFOR, eat human feces given the opportu- Anthony Gibbs explained. a friend, Rachael Rivera, 30, in the 7/11/2019] nity.” [Aspen Times, 7/11/2019] front seat, and a timber rattlesnake Jennings told police he was trying in a terrarium on the back seat. to create a “super snake” with the Right under their noses Awesome! Jennings told police he had a gun radioactive uranium. Capitol Police in Montpelier, -- When not just any old Motel in the car at about the same time Charges for Jennings included Vermont, discovered dozens of 6 will do, check into The Haneda cannabis plants growing in the Excel Hotel Tokyu, near Tokyo’s flower beds along a walkway at the airport, and ask for the “Superior Statehouse on July 8. Cockpit Room.” Police Chief Matthew Romei told Along with two beds, a bathroom NBC5 that it was unclear wheth- and a table, the room features a full er the more than 30 plants were Boeing 737-800 flight simulator marijuana or hemp, and they don’t that offers guests the experience of know who planted them. But since piloting a full-size jet. there is no criminal case, officials According to United Press don’t plan to have the plants tested. International, the room rents for “It’s legal to cultivate, but there $234 per night, but for a 90-minute are limits on where you can do it, simulator session with an expert, and the Statehouse flower beds guests will have to cough up an- certainly aren’t one of those per- other $277. (The simulator can’t be missible sites,” Romei said. used without supervision.) “If there is a typical Vermont The room became available story, this is probably it.” [NBC5, for booking on July 18. [UPI, 7/11/2019] 7/11/2019] -- Gen. Charles Etienne Gu- Second hand din, one of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Dr. Scott Dolginow, owner of “favorite generals,” was killed by Valley Emergency Pet Care in a cannonball on Aug. 22, 1812, Basalt, Colorado, has noticed a new during the failed French invasion trend among his dog patients. He of Russia. told The Aspen Times on July 11 Posthumously, he got the star that he’s seeing three to 10 dogs a treatment -- a street named after week in his veterinary office with him in Paris, his name carved on marijuana toxicity. the Arc de Triomphe, and his heart No, they’re not toking alongside removed and brought home to be their owners around the fire pit. placed in a Paris cemetery chapel. Dolginow’s theory is the dogs are But on July 6, Reuters reported, a eating human feces while on trails team of archaeologists found what or camping with their owners and they believe are his remains buried getting a secondhand buzz. (ironically) beneath the founda- Pet owner Rebecca Cole said tion of a dance floor in Smolensk, Exp. 08/31/2019 with Dr. Prathima & Dr. Machoni Prathima & Dr. with Dr. $900.00 Reline $350.00 VISIT US ONLINE AT: SeniorBeacon.info August 2019- Senior Beacon - Page 9 NEWS OF THE WEIRD SPECIAL TO THE SENIOR BEACON FROM THE EDITORS OF ANDREWS MCMEEL
Russia. stepped carefully up to the mov- it, then had her daughters ride berg, as much as 1.25 miles long Their first clue? ing belt at the airport check-in inside it “to hold it down on their and a third of a mile wide, the en- Gudin had lost one of his legs be- and tried to climb on, but lost her drive home.” Yeager was charged tire 5,500 miles to the UAE coast. low the knee in battle, and indeed balance and took a tumble. The Sun with two counts of endangering He estimates the journey will the skeleton was missing its left leg. reported that airport personnel the health or life of a child and two take 10 months and the iceberg Scientists will compare the skele- were quick to stop the conveyor counts of reckless conduct. [CBS may lose about 30% of its mass, but ton’s DNA with living descendants belt and help her off. [The Sun, Chicago, 7/10/2019] Alshehi believes its presence could of Gudin’s to confirm their suspi- 7/11/2019] provide drinking water to about 1 cions. [Reuters, 7/9/2019] Bright Idea million people for about five years. Questionable Judgment People in the United Arab Emir- And that’s not all. That’s Not the Way It Works, A. Janus Yeager, 49, of Dixon, ates depend heavily on expensive “It’s expected that the presence of Karen Illinois, was arrested on July 9 as desalination for drinking water. But these icebergs may cause a weather In Turkey’s new Istanbul Airport, she motored toward home with an an Emirati businessman has a novel pattern change (and) attract more a first-time flyer had to be rescued inflated kiddie pool on the roof of idea for providing fresh water to rain to the region,” he said. on July 10 after she assumed the her SUV. CBS2 Chicago reported the Arabian gulf. Abdulla Alshehi A trial run this year will move a conveyor belt carrying luggage to that Dixon police officers pulled wants to borrow an iceberg from smaller iceberg, at a cost of $60 mil- the baggage sorting room was her Yeager over after being alerted that Antarctica, EuroNews reported in lion to $80 million. Alshehi believes path to the plane. there were two children in the pool. May. the cost of the larger project will The unnamed woman, juggling Yeager told police she took the For six years, Alshehi has been be between $100 million and $150 a carry-on and a shopping bag, pool to a friend’s house to inflate working on a plan to tow an ice- million. [EuroNews, 5/7/2019]
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New Horizons Thrift Store...IS PROUD TO SPONSOR THIS SRDA MENU Visit them in Pueblo or Canon City! Page 10 - Senior Beacon - August 2019 VISIT US ONLINE AT: SeniorBeacon.info OPINION-EDITORIAL ANN COULTER Columnist, IT IS APPARENTLY part of Robert Mueller’s con- None had donated to the Trump campaign. author and lawyer tract with the media that he must always be described as The media brushed off the conspicuous anti-Trump “honorable” and a “lifelong Republican.” (After this week, bias in Mueller’s office with platitudes about how prose- we can add “dazed and confused” to his appellation.) cutors are, “allowed to have political opinions,” as Jeffrey If it matters that Mueller is a “lifelong Republican,” then Toobin said on CNN. Deputy Attorney General Rod I guess it matters that he hired a team of left-wing zealots. Rosenstein assured the public that their “views are not Of the 17 lawyers in Mueller’s office, 14 are registered in any way a factor in how they conduct themselves in Democrats. Not one is a registered Republican. In total, office.” they have donated more than $60,000 to Democratic Obviously, no one believes this — otherwise “lifelong candidates. Republican” wouldn’t be spot-welded to Mueller’s name. Congressman Steve Chabot listed the Democratic In a fiery rebuke at the hearings this week, Mueller MUELLER HAS A political activism of nine of Mueller’s staff attorneys at a denounced complaints about all the diehard Democrats December 2017 House hearing. on his legal team, saying, “I’ve been in this business for REPUTATION ... Here are a few from Chabot’s list: almost 25 years, and in those 25 years I have not had oc- • Kyle Freeny contributed to both Obama campaigns casion once to ask somebody about their political affilia- and to Hillary Clinton’s campaign. tion. It is not done.” • Andrew Goldstein donated $3,300 to both Obama No kidding. He’s been director of the FBI. He’s been act- campaigns. ing U.S. deputy attorney general. He’s been a U.S. attor- • Elizabeth Prelogar contributed to both the Obama ney. He’s never been an independent counsel investigating and Clinton campaigns. the president before. • Jeannie Rhee donated $16,000 to Democrats, contrib- An independent counsel investigation isn’t the kind of uted $5,400 to the Clinton campaign — and represented job where you want the hungriest prosecutors. You want Hillary Clinton and the Clinton Foundation in several drug enforcement agents who are hungry to bust up drug lawsuits. rings. You want organized crime prosecutors who are • Andrew Weissmann contributed $2,000 to the Demo- hungry to take down the mob. cratic National Committee, $2,300 to the Obama cam- But lawyers on a special counsel’s investigation of the paign and $2,300 to the Clinton Campaign. president of the United States aren’t supposed to be hun- gry. They’re supposed to be fair. As for Mueller being “honorable,” Steven Hatfill and the late Sen. Ted Stevens might beg to differ. After the 2001 anthrax attacks, the FBI, under Direc- tor Mueller’s close supervision, spent SEVEN YEARS pursuing Hatfill, a U.S. Army biodefense researcher. Year after year, the real culprit went about his life un- disturbed — until he committed suicide when, at last, the FBI zeroed in on him. Mueller was deeply involved in the anthrax investi- gation, recruiting the lead investigator on the case and working “in lockstep” with him, according to a book on the case, “The Mirage Man” by David Willman. During this multi-year investigation of the wrong man, Mueller assured Attorney General John Ashcroft, as well as two U.S. senators that Hatfill was the anthrax mailer. Presciently, Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz asked then-Deputy Attorney General James Comey if he was sure Hatfill wasn’t another Rich- ard Jewell, an innocent man who, a few years earlier, had been publicly identified by the FBI as the main Olympic bombing suspect. Comey replied that he was “absolutely certain that it was Hatfill.” The hounding of Steven Hatfill finally ended in 2008, with the bureau paying the poor man millions of dol- lars. In open court, a federal judge, Reggie B. Walton, assailed Mueller’s FBI for its handling of the case. Far from apologizing, the director stoutly defended the bureau’s relentless pursuit of the blameless Hatfill, saying: “I do not apologize for any aspect of this inves- tigation.” He said it would be incorrect “to say there were mistakes.” Maybe he can use that line to defend the similarly monomaniacal zealots he put on the Russia investiga- tion. Eight days before the 2008 elections, the government convicted Sen. Stevens of failing to properly report gifts on his Senate financial forms. The longest-serving Republican in Senate history lost his re-election by less than 2 percent of the vote. Months later — too late for Stevens’ political career — Obama Attorney General Eric Holder moved for a dismissal of all charges against Stevens after discover- ing that the government had failed to turn over crucial exculpatory evidence. The trial judge not only threw out the charges, but angrily ordered an independent counsel to investigate the investigators. 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God has caused my paths to cross with an Oklahoma Senator PRICE: just $25/month and Oklahoma’s Teacher of the Page 12 - Senior Beacon - August 2019 VISIT US ONLINE AT: SeniorBeacon.info REELING ‘PLUS ONE’ HELPS GET THROUGH FESTIVITIES boyfriend. crude behavior and language Ben can’t help worrying about make her hard to take at times, WITH GLEE, HUMOR his father’s (Ed Begley Jr.) third but never boring. wedding, while Alice seems un- Don’t worry, rom-com fans, it’s VIEWERS GET A CHANCE comfortable about the upcoming TO SEE FUNNY SPEECHES nuptials of her younger sister. still a bumpy road for these two, AND WEDDING ACTIVITIES hat do you get when And both friends have many even after they discover their real you combine the feelings edginess of “Brides- other BETTY JO TUCKER W weddings for each Pueblo award maids,” the humor of “My winning film critic Best Friend’s Wedding,” and to attend. other. No the heart of “When Harry wonder Met Sally?” With they Answer: “Plus One,” a clev- decide to edginess, er romantic comedy about be Plus humor and two longtime friends facing Ones. heart, lots of weddings who be- Happily, “Plus come each other’s Plus One. this gives One” Why? view- To help them get through charms us ers the right from each festivity without going chance bonkers. to see the start. Maya Erskine and Jack some very Wed- Quaid deliver highly watch- funny dings, able comic performances speech- weddings here. es and every- Quaid plays Ben, a rath- wedding er reserved and sometime where. activities. It seems screw-up in his late 20s. But, most The cynical Alice is por- of all, it best going trayed by Erskine, and she allows the as a pair. commands the screen. relation- Just try taking your eyes ship of Alice and off her! Alice and Ben to grow into some- Ben decide to be Alice seems far from the thing deeper than friendship. each other’s Plus One. It’s easy! hapless woman of many Through it all, Ben (son of Meg How long can they stay only friends? romantic comedies, but she’s Ryan and Dennis Quaid – wow, filled with bitterness over what talent genes!) is the straight Is that the way their story ends? her breakup with a longtime man to the hilarious Alice, whose This rom-com made me laugh a lot. Fine performers and clever plot. Funny dialogue rates three cheers. Applause for all. Not any jeers.
Co-written and co-directed with care by feature film new- comers Jeff Chan and Andrew Rhymer, “Plus One” receives my award for “Best Movie with a Romantic Scene in a Cemetery.” And it’s a doozy. Julia Roberts, a rom-com veteran, once said that although she loves romantic comedies, it’s “increasingly difficult to find that spark of originality that makes one different from those that came before.” Chan and Rhymer found that spark in “Plus One.” (Released by RLJE Films. Not rated by MPAA. DVD available on Au- gust 6.) VISIT US ONLINE AT: SeniorBeacon.info August 2019- Senior Beacon - Page 13 FOR A HEALTHIER YOU Leader Ensured Memorable Vacation THE YEAR I turned thirteen, my embraced New Age beliefs and prac- a blue heron’s nest, we had to scale a “Can’t” was not in his vocabulary. parents booked a week at a family-ori- tices—which at the time were novel- muddy cliff. The following summer we were ented lakeside resort, a departure from -such as holistic health and healing, Then there was the river trek. A thrilled to reunite with Richard for our family’s usual summer plans. This yoga and transcendental meditation. mixed group of families, honey- another week of adventures. Highlights afforded us a wealth of recreational op- We’d never met anyone like him. mooners and retired couples, we were included climbing a 100-foot fire tower, portunities. Little Delightfully spontaneous, Richard dropped off mid-morning at the river- LISA M. PETSCHE participating in a postcard photo session Medical social worker did we know, would show up in the main lodge bank with canoes, paddles, lifejackets as we engaged in a variety of activities and freelance writer though, how dressed as a fortune teller or with a gui- and boxed lunches. on the resort premises and launching big a role the tar in hand, ready to start a sing-a-long. The water was unusually shallow, a war canoe--constructed over several activities director He connected effortlessly with people, and cautious navigation was required. summers with the help of guests--an would play in as well as nature. This made Richard At times we had to carry our canoes. event covered by the local press. our enjoyment of perfect for his job. One of the newlyweds became mired Disappointingly, Richard was not them. No one knew what Richard did or in mud and it took considerable effort on staff when we returned the next We met where he lived the rest of the year, or to free him. year. He had not been available, no one Richard our first how the resort’s owners had found During our lunch break, rain clouds knew details. There was a new rec- evening there, at him. An intriguing sense of mystery moved in. The drizzle continued most reation director, capable enough, but a welcome recep- surrounded him. of the afternoon and the temperature things simply weren’t the same. They tion in the lodge. In keeping with Richard’s easygoing dropped significantly. Richard tried his couldn’t be. He was dressed as a genie. nature, the recreation program was best to keep our spirits up, but through- My family has often reminisced At first we didn’t know what to informal. Some activities were pre- out the afternoon I silently counted about those two unique vacations and make of him. But he was entertaining planned, while others were announced the hours and then minutes until we wondered where life’s journey has since and outgoing, and guests – ourselves at breakfast. Day trip destinations reached our pick-up point and could get taken Richard. included – were drawn to him. varied according to Richard’s whims. out of the elements. What a disaster, I I envision him still single and no- A colorful, 30-something character, The most memorable events were thought, drenched and miserable. That madic, a free spirit pursuing eclectic Richard had boundless energy, a love the “wet shoe” trips. evening, though, Richard had us laugh- interests around the globe. Somehow I of adventure, a wacky sense of humor There was the excursion to one of ing about our misadventure. can’t imagine him settled down, with a and a gift for storytelling. He’d traveled the local falls, where we crossed white With Richard’s persuasion, my sisters steady job, a wife and kids and grand- to exotic places and regaled us with water by hopping on boulders. And the and I also tried water skiing – again children. But you never know. tales, some no doubt embellished. He island trip where, in order to glimpse and again, until we got the hang of it. In any case, thanks, Richard. Not only for all the fun, but also for encour- aging us to stretch our limits. We went home with some great stories we’ve enjoyed sharing over the years – no embellishments needed. Lisa M. Petsche is a boomer and a writer specializing in elder care and slice-of-life vignettes about family life.
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Many garden plants, includ- When you plant flowers for pollinators. A single plant produces through fall, the purple flowers ing trees, shrubs butterflies, be bold. Large flowers, many flowering stems that stand of joe-pye weed are covered with MARTY ROSS and vines, are with big landing pads, are easy for quite tall in the tumult of a flower butterflies. Freelance garden also host plants butterflies to see, and they’re great bed and bloom for months. They’re Milkweeds are critical flowers for journalist and syndicated for butterfly nectar sources. Daisies, coneflow- hardy, undemanding, drought-toler- butterflies, especially for the striking gardening columnist larvae, fascinat- ers, lantanas, sedum, verbenas and ant plants. Long-blooming flowers, orange-and-black monarch butter- ing caterpillars black-eyed Susans all attract butter- or an assemblage of different flowers flies, which lay their eggs on these that, in time, flies. Plant them in drifts of three or that bloom from spring through plants. Milkweed is the only food pupate and more plants, and butterflies will spot frost, attract and maintain a thriv- their larvae eat. Without milkweeds emerge through them from afar and sail in to sip ea- ing and varied butterfly population. -- including the brilliant or- metamorphosis gerly from these handsome sources Salvias, known for their long-last- ange-flowering butterfly milkweed to populate the of nectar. ing blooms, also earn high marks Asclepias tuberosa -- there would be garden with Garden phlox, a perennial plant for their appeal to butterflies and no monarchs. butterflies. with bold clusters of purple, pink When you plant or white flowers, is among the both nectar and host plants, you’re best butterfly plants. It is hardy growing your own butterflies. and easy to grow, and it blooms You don’t need a big garden to for weeks in the heat of sum- enjoy the pleasure of many kinds mer. Horticulturists at Mt. 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Page 18 - Senior Beacon - August 2019 VISIT US ONLINE AT: SeniorBeacon.info NEWS Integrative Therapy: New Care Concept BRENDA BIGGERSTAFF, “We offer all of these therapies vors to participate at a fee of $25 “This membership is a great ben- manager of the oncology pro- along with others like essential oil each, although scholarships are efit to the community. available. gram at St. Mary-Corwin Medical classes.” “Patients will receive a diagnosis Center’s (SMC) Dorcy Cancer DCC hosts a breast cancer retreat DCC also offer healthy living Center (DCC), says integrative once a year that combines many of classes once a month. April Ir- locally and not have to leave their therapy is a newer concept of care these therapies with the calm and vine, supervisor dietician, clinical, community to get a second opin- that had been missing from oncol- peace of nature. coaches participants on healthy ion. ogy patients’ treatment plans in the Patients call the retreat life chang- eating habits while Biggerstaff, a “They aren’t burdened with the past. ing and say they create a sisterhood certified health coach, focuses on The integrative therapy program with other participants who have gratitude, relationships and other cost and time consumption of at DCC helps oncology patients faced a diagnosis of breast cancer. mental and spiritual health habits. booking a flight, finding a ho- cope with their diagnosis and learn Healthy meals are served during The American Cancer Society tel room and creating additional how to balance their health mental- the retreat and the women partici- Resource Center located in DCC appointments beyond their local ly, physically and spiritually. pate in NADA provides free hats, wigs, turbans, medical center. “Research shows that integrative Acupuncture and go on a nature breast prosthetics, scarves, bras therapy programs are beneficial to hike. Healthy eating habits and and a road to recovery program “There’s no delay in treatment!” oncology patients,” said Biggerstaff. calming exercise are techniques the to patients in need, also benefiting Newly diagnosed patients are “Yoga for breast cancer patients women can bring home and prac- mental health during their cancer encouraged to participate in DCC’s improves quality of life. tice in their everyday lives after the journey. free Cancer 101 Patient Orientation “Ear acupuncture can help ease retreat concludes. “We are blessed to be able to hot flashes for breast cancer pa- Registration for this year’s August offer so much to our patients,” said program. tients and anxiety in all oncology 17 through 18 retreat opens in July. Biggerstaff. The program is designed to teach patients dealing with a stressful The overnight event will take “And now that St. Mary-Corwin these patients and their support diagnosis. place at the Mountain Park Envi- is a certified member of MD An- person, whether it be a family “Tai Chi helps correct balance ronmental Center in Beulah. derson Cancer Network®, we can member or friend, what to expect issues caused by treatment. There are openings for 16 survi- offer more than ever before! during treatment. The program was created to help alleviate some of the anticipatory stress that comes with the initial diagnosis before treatment begins. Participants meet caregivers that will be with them along the journey and get the chance to ask questions about what they should expect along the way. For more information about integrative therapy programs and upcoming DCC events, contact Brenda Biggerstaff at 719-557-4548.
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from time to time to verify you are still disabled. However you decide to apply, begin by looking at Question: We tell you if it is time to review your case, and we our Disability Starter Kit at www.socialsecurity. I have a 38-year-old son who has been disabled also keep you informed about your benefit status. gov/applyfordisability. It will help you prepare for by cerebral palsy since birth. I plan to apply for You also should be aware that you are responsible your application or interview. retirement benefits. Will he be eligible for benefits for letting us know if your health improves or you as my disabled child? go back to work. Question: Answer: I currently receive Social Security disability ben- Yes. In general, an adult disabled before age 22 Question: efits. I now have a second serious disability. Can may be eligible for child’s benefits if a parent is I applied for disability benefits, but was denied. my monthly benefit amount be increased? deceased or starts receiving retirement or disa- I’d like to appeal. Can I do it online? Answer: bility benefits. We consider this a “child’s” benefit Answer: No. Your Social Security disability benefit because we pay it on the parent’s Social Security Yes. In fact, the best way to file a Social Security amount is based on the amount of your lifetime earnings record. appeal is online. Our online appeal process is con- earnings before your disability began and not the The “adult child”—including an adopted child, venient and secure. Just go to www.socialsecurity. number of disabling conditions or illnesses you or, in some cases, a stepchild, grandchild, or step gov/disability/appeal to appeal the decision. For may have. For more information, go to www. grandchild—must be unmarried, age 18 or older, people who don’t have access to the Internet, you socialsecurity.gov/disability. and have a disability that started before age 22. can call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325- 0778) to schedule an appointment to visit your Question: Question: local Social Security office to file your appeal. Is there a time limit on how long you can get I just received my first disability payment. How Social Security disability benefits? long will I continue to get them? Question: Answer: Answer: It’s hard for me to get around because of my No. Your disability benefits will continue as long In most cases, you will continue to receive ben- disability. Can I apply for disability benefits from as your medical condition has not improved, and efits as long as you are disabled. However, there home? you cannot work. We will periodically review your are certain circumstances that may change your Answer: case to determine if you continue to be eligible. If continuing eligibility for disability benefits. For Yes. In fact, the best way to apply for disability you are still receiving disability benefits when you example, benefits is online. Our online disability application reach your full retirement age, your disability ben- • Your health may improve to the point is convenient and secure. You can apply for ben- efits will automatically be converted to retirement where you are no longer disabled; or efits over the Internet at www.socialsecurity.gov/ benefits. The amount you receive will remain the • Like many people, you would like to go applyfordisability. If you do not have access to the same. Learn more about disability benefits at www. back to work rather than depend on your disability Internet, you can call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY socialsecurity.gov/disability. benefits and you are successful in your attempt. 1-800-325-0778) to schedule an appointment Also, the law requires that we review your case to visit your local Social Security office to apply. Question: I am very happy that I was just approved to re- ceive disability benefits. How long will it be before I get my first payment? Answer: If you’re eligible for Social Security disability benefits, there is a five-month waiting period before your benefits begin. We’ll pay your first benefit for the sixth full month after the date we find your disability began. For example, if your disability began on June 15, 2015, your first benefit would be paid for the month of December 2015, the sixth full month of disability, and you would receive your first benefit payment in January 2016. You can read more about the disability benefits ap- proval process at www.socialsecurity.gov/dibplan/ dapproval.htm.
Question: What are the requirements for receiving disabled widow’s benefits? Answer: You may be able to get disabled widow(er)’s VISIT US ONLINE AT: SeniorBeacon.info August 2019- Senior Beacon - Page 21 SOCIAL SECURITY & YOU benefits at age 50 if you meet Social application to finish it when I have all Question: ity requirements to get Social Security Security’s disability requirement. the information I need? Often, I need assistance with day-to- disability benefits? Your disability must have started Answer: day tasks. My daughter offered to help Answer: before age 60 and within seven years Applying for disability is a mul- me with my Social Security claim and To qualify for Social Security disa- of the latest of the following dates: ti-step process that may take one to wants to represent me. 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Select a abled under our rules if he or she has a benefits ended because your disabil- ber.” You will need this number to qualified person, because this person ity ended. To learn more, visit www. medical condition, or combination of return to your application to com- will act for you in most Social Security medical conditions, that are expected socialsecurity.gov/dibplan/dqualify9. plete it. You can go back to the online matters. to last for at least one year or result in htm. application at https://secure.ssa.gov/ First, you will need to fill out the death, and that prevent the perfor- iClaim/dib. Appoint a Representative form at mance of any type of work. Question: After you’re finished and have sub- www.socialsecurity.gov/forms/1696. What is the earliest age that I can mitted your application, we’ll contact pdf. If you think you may be eligible to receive Social Security disability you with any updates or questions we Keep in mind that an attorney or receive disability benefits and would benefits? may have about your information. other individual who wants to collect like to apply, you can use our online Answer: You can also use our application a fee for providing services in con- application at www.socialsecurity.gov/ There is no minimum age as long status page to check on the status of nection with a claim must generally applyfordisability. as you meet the Social Security definition of disabled and you have your completed application online at obtain our prior authorization. sufficient work to qualify for benefits. https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/IAPS/ To qualify for disability benefits, you applicationStatus Question: Senior Beacon How do I know if I meet the eligibil- Senior Beacon serves Pueblo, El must have worked under Social Se- Paso, Fremont and the 12 surround- curity long enough under to earn the ing counties that make up most required number of work credits and of Southeastern Colorado. 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A NEW ANALYSIS from The expensive drugs, and hundreds of dol- highest cost between drug plans for $100,800, the full cost of the drug, Senior Citizens League (TSCL) of 12 lars for more common prescriptions. a list of 12 frequently - prescribed because Sovaldi is not on the plan’s frequently - prescribed drugs illus- Since the start of Medicare Part D in drugs. formulary. trates that Medicare recipients fre- 2006, Johnson has volunteered to help The list includes commonly pre- New Part D plan drug pricing pro- quently overpay for their medications. friends and acquaintances shop for scribed brand name and specialty grams may lower costs for those who “Because Medicare doesn’t negotiate Part D plans. drugs, as well as two widely - used seek out the savings. drug prices there are wild swings in Although Medicare has an annual generics. The analysis found: Recent Congressional scrutiny on prices between Part D drug plans,” Open Enrollment period, when ben- The difference in drug prices be- drug pricing may be spurring some says Mary Johnson, The Senior Cit- eficiaries can compare drug plans and tween the lowest and highest costing drug plans to drop prices. izens League’s Medicare and Social switch to lower costing drug plans, plans, can be in the hundreds, or even One of the biggest cost-savings few retirees actually do so. thousands, of dollars. Security policy analyst. found is a new drug plan pricing pro- “In most areas of the country, the For brand name and specialty The difference in cost for the same gram that lowers the cost of insulin. Medicare beneficiaries have more drugs, the most frequent reason that drug between drug plans can be in In the 2018, the lowest cost Part D the thousands of dollars for the most than two dozen Part D plans to sort the drug costs so much more in the through, and the average person just highest costing plan is lack of cover- plan charged an $80 copay for a 100/ don’t know where to begin, or that age. ML of Lantus Solostar. JOLYNN ALLEN free, unbiased help is available,” John- The drug is not listed on the high In 2019, a different plan had lowest Owner of Allen Insurance in cost copays charging as little as $6.00 Pueblo. She specializes in life, son says. cost plan’s formulary. health, annuities and Medicare “Consequently, Medicare ben- For example, the lowest cost plan for - $11.00 for Lantus Solostar, in the eficiaries winds up overpaying for pre- Sovaldi, a drug used to treat Hepatitis Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure — Ex- RON PHILLIPS scriptions that could be obtained for a C, charges $5,600 in co-insurance (for tra Part D plan. The highest cost plan, Owner of Century Investments in Pueblo. He is a Financial Advisor, lower cost from a different drug plan.” a one-year treatment). which does not cover Lantus, charges author and teacher Johnson compared the lowest and The highest cost drug plan charges the full price, $383.18 per 100/ML. Page 26 - Senior Beacon - August 2019 VISIT US ONLINE AT: SeniorBeacon.info ‘INTERMISSION — A PLACE IN TIME’
GLEN he and his entourage clearly Surprisingly, my extensive jaunts to door. Then incredibly, I heard a loud VOLLMECKE had grandiose plans for our Liverpool’s Cavern and Iron Door hissing sound, which directed my local lads. My stomach sank notwithstanding, I received my visual attention to the archaic appliance. The THIS IS THE LATEST EXCERT IN A and a black cloud of sudden merchandising diploma with honors. SERIES FROM GLEN VOLLMECKE gas quickly seeped from two burners reality encircled my head, It naively assured me of obtaining on the unlit stove and I knew that B.H. as our lives were shifting far hard to find jobs in London, and I had made his point very clearly. It was too quickly, and I would miss made plans for a move to the West time to move on. Ringo, my family and friends End, but a Jersey visit was imperative Once finding a bedsit and tem- dreadfully. In the wee hours right now. B.H. had rented a base- porary employment, I planned to of the morning, we joined ment apartment in Peel road, a large spend quality time with Mum and multitudes of teenagers who building in the heart of St. Helier. my visiting sister, Jean. For several noisily exited the Tower. Mum was shopping in the market months, I worked in a quilt factory While leaving the warmth of place, and so I waited for her return. inspecting designs, where I made the building, we pulled our “The key is located under the mat, so good friends. Inexplicably, they called scarves closer to our necks relax, make a cup of tea, and I’ll be me ‘Lulu Belle.’ “You just look like and stared mutely as dozens its up,” Diane an- there soon,” she had recommended a Lulu Belle, Glen. “ They laughed of white tickets fluttered in earlier. I let myself in and immediately nounced proudly as she warmly. Then, days before Clem’s the cold breeze. Kneeling inside the hallway was a tiny kitchen- walked briskly beside down, I retrieved just one for arrival into Jersey, the economy forced T ette consisting of a sink, dining table me. Boldly, I edged toward the a souvenir. Promoted on the the factory’s closure. During his short with chairs and a gas stove. Although group of men determined to ticket were other groups such stay, we enjoyed a great week touring the living area and bedroom were eavesdrop for some answers, as Billy Cramer, Faron, and the Island and warm scenic beaches. small, it was adequate for two peo- and resolutely I stood behind Lee Curtis. However in big Afterwards, Clem asked me to return ple. Opening the Jersey newspaper, I the tall, blonde effeminate man black letters were the words home with him to Liverpool, but I was searched for lodgings and a job. ‘BEATLES’ NIGHT OUT.’ strangely unyielding and determined in the dark blue suit. Turning It was barely ten minutes later, when Carefully and for future rem- to establish residence in London. to his associates, he murmured the back door flew open and B.H. audibly above the crowds, iniscences of this fabulous appeared. I nodded, and he stared. This excerpt is from Glenn Vollmecke’s “Passing ships in the sea.” evening, I tucked it into my handbag. Stomping around the small room, he newly published book: “Intermission: A Place Thoughtfully, he rubbed his irately brewed some tea while grunt- in Time.” chin, and the phrase sent cold JERSEY ing noisily. It was bizarre, and like Her memoirs describe life in war-torn shivers down my spine. Great Briain. Typical British humor is Once completing art an African lion on speed, he all but I never saw Brian Epstein evident, offering a mixture of Wallace & classes, I began preparation sprayed the four corners of the living again, even though I felt room. Several minutes passed, and Gromit and Angela’s Ashes. 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Collins: A Lifetime everyone’s favorite wrap-up to the Passion; Models and Minia- week at Festival Fridays with two tures: A Collection From the of the most popular cover bands Forney Museum of Transpor- along the Front Range. tation; and The Timme Collec- August 2nd enjoy That Eighties tion: Motorcycles & Ephemera Band, one of the most popular 80’s from the Forney Museum of tribute bands in America. Transportation. Then on August 9th we finish the An irresistibly cute theatrical season with The 6 Million Dollar production comes our way Band, one of Colorado’s premier on August 3 at 1pm with the party bands, offering high energy Missoula Children’s Theatre 80s new wave dance hits. production of Hans Christian Happy Hour with two-for-one HIGH ENERGY ’80s. That Eighties Band, one of the most popular ’80s Anderson’s The Snow Queen. beverages is from 6:30 to 7:30 with tribute bands in America, comes to Festival Fridays. Tickets are just $5 by calling the bands taking the stage from 719-295-7200. 7:30 to 10:30. The Sangre de Cristo Arts Get your advance tickets at the admission to see our premier Top students from around the Center galleries, 210 N Santa Arts Center or area Loaf ‘n Jug Luster exhibition at half price. region performing their best. Fe, Pueblo, and Buell Children’s stores for $7. Come visit with a number Call 719-295-7200 for tickets, Museum, are open Monday Ticket are $8 at the gate. of different organizations that or online at www.sdc-arts.org/ through Saturday 10 AM - 5 Sunday, August 11 is a Commu- provide first responder services performances/tickets. PM, Sunday 12–4PM. Ad- nity Day in recognition of First to the community. Many of our exhibits now mission grants entry to both Responders. The first annual Southern showing will be ending in the Children’s Museum and From Noon to 4PM admission Colorado Dance Festival Show- August, so catch a last chance to Helen T. White Galleries and is is on a “pay-as-you-can” basis with case premiers on Friday, August see: LUSTER: Realism & Hyper- $10 for adults, $8 for children, 16 at 7PM in the Arts Center’s realism in Contemporary Auto- seniors 65+. Until Labor Day all theater. mobile & Motorcycle Painting; Military, and their immediate BOB CAMPBELL Tickets are $5 to see the efforts Amy Winter’s The Heart of Our families, are free. Arts Center Marketing and events manager with the Sangre de Cristo Arts of a week-long extraordinary Nature; All Aboard: The Art members are always free. Visit & Conference Center series of dance classes. & Craft of Model Railroading; online at www.sdc-arts.org. Page 28 - Senior Beacon - August 2019 VISIT US ONLINE AT: SeniorBeacon.info