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Bert Poling poses with wood vase artwork in front of National Monument
Bert Poling literally "turns" wood into works of art

Apr 26, 2021 04:16PM ● By Jan Weeks

After many years, this local artist finally followed his passion for woodturning and burning.

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Ginger DeCavitch holds the 2019 State Archaeologist’s Award
Take pride in your heritage on Ute Heritage Day

Mar 23, 2021 09:34AM ● By Jan Weeks

Retired teacher Ginger DeCavitch engages kids with Native culture on Ute Heritage Day

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The Grand Junction Regional Airport logo overlaid on an image of an airplane coming down the runway
Grand Junction Regional Airport celebrates 90th anniversary

Mar 22, 2021 04:12PM ● By Jan Weeks

In 1935 Walter Walker garnered support for what would become the first commercial airport on the Western Slope.

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Image of birthday card with multiple white daisies, including a small inscription
Artists celebrate age with age-positive birthday cards

Mar 22, 2021 03:48PM ● By Jan Weeks

Changing the Narrative sponsored a contest for greeting cards that are age appropriate and uplifting instead of disparaging to older folks.

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Scott McCloskey, owner of Mr. Cobbler
Wear your favorite shoes for life, thanks to Mr. Cobbler

Feb 22, 2021 03:08PM ● By Jan Weeks

Scott and Jami McCloskey, owners of Mr. Cobbler, have taken up the ancient art of shoe repair, saving folks money and shopping time.

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hazardous waste
Can I throw this out?

Feb 22, 2021 02:57PM ● By Jan Weeks

How to clean out estates and dispose of hazardous items.

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Jim Mense carves wooden birds of a feather

Dec 22, 2020 11:39AM ● By Jan Weeks

Grand Junction woodcarver specializes in waterfowl, estimating he’s made over 1,000 carvings.

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weird holidays 2021 - waffle day
Weird and wonderful holidays in 2021

Dec 22, 2020 10:53AM ● By Jan Weeks

There are many little-known holidays you’ve probably never heard of or observed before. Here are all the weird and wonderful reasons to celebrate in 2021.

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HomewardBound offers housing to homeless seniors
HomewardBound offers a home for the holidays

Nov 23, 2020 03:27PM ● By Cloie Sandlin, with additional reporting by Jan Weeks

Local giving means more now than ever to homeless seniors.

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BEACON wins NAMPA awards 2020
BEACON Senior News wins national awards in 2020

Nov 23, 2020 02:32PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

See which awards the BEACON brought home from the North American Mature Publishers Association convention!

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