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August 2020

What to know before buying your first gadget

Aug 04, 2020 11:27AM ● By Adam Cochran

More BEACON readers reached out to me in July than in all four years I’ve written this column combined. I’m not sure if that’s because you’v...

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Canning? Yes, you can.

Aug 04, 2020 11:19AM ● By Paige Slaughter

Taste and nutrition are reasons enough to preserve local produce while it’s in season. Canning time! It’s one of my favorite times of year—v...

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Boomers: Show younger generations we won’t let COVID dictate who we are

Aug 04, 2020 11:08AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

When I began writing this column almost two years ago, I committed myself to keeping it light while talking about the changes and challenges...

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The year without a BeaconFest

Aug 04, 2020 10:51AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

2020 was going to be a great year—not just for me personally, but for the BEACON as well. We were gearing up for our biggest BeaconFest seni...

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Adventure in the great outdoors with Colorado Canyons Association

Aug 04, 2020 10:43AM ● By Michael Melneck

Learn about our conservation areas through CCA’s fall trips Do overnight rafting trips float your boat? Grand Valley locals have access to a...

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Is the CARES package a gift or trap?

Aug 04, 2020 09:27AM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

Always take a magnifying glass to a deal that allows you to borrow from what is already yours. I usually haul out this maxim for reverse mor...

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“Selfish bastards!”

Aug 04, 2020 09:24AM ● By Beacon Senior News

How do we respond to verbal assaults as Christians? Since I don’t follow political news in depth, I was surprised to hear that the Governor ...

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Losing weight is as simple as jumping

Aug 04, 2020 09:22AM ● By Lilli-Ann Buffin

"Go, you chicken fat, go!" Ever on the lookout for the express train to health and wellness as I age, I read an article reporting that jumpi...

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Face Masks: Opposing Viewpoints

Aug 03, 2020 03:45PM ● By Beacon Senior News

Wear a face mask! By Carrie Luger Slayback Face mask? Never crossed my mind when starting a 6:30 a.m. run down empty streets and deserted bo...

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Judy Rogan sings and dances with a paint brush in hand

Aug 03, 2020 03:41PM ● By Susan Elenz

Artist’s classes help beginners create masterpieces During a hard time in Judy Rogan’s life, her artist friend, Melody Horton, offered her a...

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