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She is the same child that many of many of us get to see, unless you prayed for and continue to pray for beginning in early you live near there - Mt. St. Hel- 2000. It has been eight-plus very demanding years for Rob- ens at sunrise. in Lynn and her immediate family as well as our extended Mt. St.. Helens contin- Senior Beacon family. I’ve tried to keep you all updated ues to spew ash, while it is form- over the years while still trying to keep Robin’s privacy intact. ing a lava dome in the crater and Through all of her trials and tribulations she has persevered and flourished. still having minor tremors. My family and I are very proud of her and her many accomplishments, most espe- Here in this sunrise cially finishing as Valedictorian of her class at Pueblo West High School. shot, she appears to be blowing smoke rings (and anything so benign is welcomed, Thank you all so much for your prayers and words of encouragement given recent history). throughout the years. What forms the ‘smoke Oh, and the next time someone comes up to you and tells you there are no rings’ is the air flowing over miracles, tell them the story of Robin Lynn. the mountain getting pushed up Robin still is battling and whatever prayers, thoughts and good vibes you are higher as it goes up and over the willing to send her way would be forever appreciated. top. The moisture content and ini- tial temperature are just right so From Wendie Stauffer, writing contributot for Senior Beacon and Foot Re- that the moisture condenses from a vapor to small particles at the higher altitude. When the mov- Four-Legged Celebrity At Zoo ing air moves past the Peak and The Pueblo community is home to many individuals with artistic talents. comes down again, the particles The Pueblo Zoo’s own Ziggy the porcupine is now evaporate back to an invisible vapor. being called a four-legged celebrity. The two ‘pancakes’ describe that there are two layers of air for which this is On Friday, June 20, the Pueblo Zoo will happening, thus making these awesome pictures possible. host Zoofari, its annual fundraising event. This Striped Icebergs? Icebergs in the Antarc- year’s Passport to Adventure, emceed by Jon Kar- tic area sometimes have stripes, formed by layers roll from KRDO TV, will begin at 5:00 pm with of snow that react to different conditions. an open bar, music by the Alan Polivka All Star Blue stripes are often Band, a silent auction, and Safari truck tours. The created when a crev- dinner buffet will start at 7:00 and the live auction ice in the ice sheet fills with Gus Sandstrom, as the auctioneer, will start up with meltwater and at 8:00 pm. freezes so quickly that As one of the live auction items at Zoofari, the Zoo will be debuting the work no bubbles form. of an extraordinary new artist - Ziggy, a five-year old male porcupine. Although When an iceberg falls into the sea, a layer of salty seawater Ziggy has only been painting for less than one year, he is truly a professional. can freeze to the underside. If this is rich in algae, it can If you are interested in additional information concerning Zoofari, please form a green stripe. call 561-1452, Ext. 100 or visit the Zoo’s web site at www.pueblozoo.org for on-line Brown, black and yellow lines are caused by sediment, bidding on selected items. picked up when the ice sheet grinds downhill towards the sea. ART MEETS CELEBRITY WITH A NIGHT OF HOLLYWOOD FLAIR And Last But Not Least.You just SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER TO CELEBRATE ITS 36TH ANNIVERSARY have to admire the American entreprenu- ership. From the per rock to the ipod and PUEBLO— Art meets celeb- includes movie hits from Goldfinger to George and Gracie rity when Hollywood comes to Pueblo Moon River, and memorable songs from (Crème Brule). the hula hoop to the dvd American inge- this summer! Join the Sangre de Cristo Fred Astaire and Judy Garland movies, Dinner is catered by nuity is at its best. Arts Center on June 6 for a Hollywood Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction and Rosarios. The same can be said for the evening complete with a red carpet and other classics. The event selling of the products these “would-be” live entertainment by Lannie Garrett as A silent auction features a condo sponsor is the Mahl- tycoons are peddling. the Arts Center celebrates its 36th Anni- stay in Maui, tickets to the U.S. Senior on Thatcher White From Brylcream, a little dab’ll versary. Special thanks go to the Mahlon Open with passes to the VIP tent, Rockies Foundation. Plati- do ya” to “Canoe, Canoe?” and from Thatcher White Foundation for their en- autographed jerseys, baseballs and game num sponsors are Speedy Alka Seltzer to John Cameron during sponsorship of this glitz and glam- tickets and original works of art by Ter- Dr. and Mrs. Hasan. Swayzee and Timex watches that “take a our affair. esa Vito and Kim Mackey. Live auction Gold level sponsors are Dr. Charles W. lickin’ and still keep kickin’” we Ameri- The celebrations begin at 6 p.m. items include VIP performance tickets to Kessler and Dr. Philip Marin; Mary Jo & cans know how to get things sold. With with a red carpet event leading into the Jersey Boys at the Denver Center for the Jarvis Ryals; and Loaf ‘n Jug. Silver level that in mind take a gander at the last pic- Helen T. White Galleries with cocktails Performing Arts with an overnight stay at sponsors include Aquila, Greg and Sally ture on this front page article. We think compliments of Land Title Guarantee and the Curtis Hotel and a one week escape in Berryman, Centennial Insurance and Ron you’ll get a kick out of one man’s way of hors d’oeuvres. Gift boxes are for sale at Las Vegas; airfare included. & Cathy Diodosio. Bronze level sponsors getting people’s attention. $100 each; purchase one and you also Black and white, silver and pink include Isabelle Clark, C&C Sand, Pueb- have the opportunity to participate in a set the atmosphere for the evening. Art- lo Bank and Trust and Hub International. drawing for $500 in cash. deco inspired floral arrangements will sit We thank all of our generous sponsors, Lannie Garrett will provide the atop bright pink satin runners bespeckled and apologize for the omission of spon- entertainment for the evening. Her caba- with rhinestones and candlelight. The sor names that were confirmed after the ret performance: “Screen Gems—Songs Jackson Conference Center will be trans- writing of this release. from the Movies” will perfectly tie the formed into a magical Hollywood realm Tickets are $110 per person and evening’s Hollywood festivities together. with white gossamer and silver lame. expected to go fast. Call 719-295-7200 to One of Denver’s top performers, Garrett For dinner, savor a delectable meal that reserve your spot. The gala is black-tie performs regularly in her own intimate begins with a Carmen Miranda summer optional. Come as a star or come as you nightclub, Lannie’s Clocktower Caba- salad. For the main event John Wayne are. The Arts Center is located at 210 N. ret in the basement of Denver’s historic meets Esther Williams (steak and lobster) Santa Fe Ave., downtown Pueblo. D&F Clock tower building on the 16th costarring Rosemary Clooney potatoes. Here’s a guy that knows marketing Street Mall. Her Screen Gems production For desert, enjoy the crème de la crème Page 2 - Senior Beacon - June, 2008 Visit Us at http:// www.seniorbeacon.info Just One Guy’s Opinion by James R. Grasso, Chief Cook & Bottle Washer of “Your” Senior Beacon! planting trees (I have 60 or so on my property, all but two planted by me) but ladies “Ha! Ha! I Told You So” and gentlemen these pie-in-the-sky emotional enviros are bringing us down a path to Now that I have your attention for better or worse, here goes! Enviros & economic catastrophe. This past winter the cost of electricity (some of which is pro- their accomplices are hurtling us into the abyss. I received a film from some folks in vided by wind power) went up. The cost of natural gas went up. The cost of propane Rye or Colorado City, it really matters not. It had a man who at first blush, looked skyrocketed. The cost of diesel is astronomical. In terms of everyday living, who do like he was a survivalist from Montana. He began his diatribe slowly and measured you think are going to pay for these increases as they ripple through our economy? and commenced to tell the watcher of his drivel how the best way to ruin the United When will you enviros finally back off? Do these prices have to reach ridicu- States was to let the government, as it is presently constituted (see George W.