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Home sweet, affordable home: Housing Authority caters to independent seniors

May 16, 2019 09:52AM ● By Jan Weeks

For some seniors, affordable housing is out of reach. However, the Grand Junction Housing Authority (GJHA) is prepared to help.It was formed...

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Your guide to aging well in Montrose & Delta counties

Jan 06, 2019 01:25AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Start the new year off right with the 2019 BEACON Guide, our annual publication designed to help you age well in Montrose and Delta counties...

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EUREKA! Explorations

Jan 05, 2019 10:41PM ● By Melanie Wiseman

Eureka! McConnell Science Museum has discovered a new niche with seniors. For years, this nonprofit, operated by a small staff and large gro...

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Your guide to aging well in Mesa County

Dec 06, 2018 02:49AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Happy Holidays from the BEACON! As a gift from us to you, we’ve created the 2019 BEACON Guide, our annual publication designed to help you a...

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Base Camp 40: Warriors in the Wild

Nov 06, 2018 02:45AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

When it comes to showing gratitude, Glade Park resident Paul Bristol doesn’t do anything on a small scale. In 2011, Bristol started Whistler...

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Go out and vote! League of Women Voters forum shines light on local issues

Oct 07, 2018 07:59PM ● By Jan Weeks

The midterm elections have been front and center on every news outlet in the country. Which party will control the Senate and the House? Of ...

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Locals dig gem and mineral show: Rock club hosts fall show at Mesa County Fairgrounds

Aug 31, 2018 09:42PM ● By Melinda Mawdsley

During Mel and Pam Bersch’s first date, Mel casually asked Pam if she wanted to see his rock collection.For some, a question like that would...

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Ribbons of tangible hope

May 30, 2018 07:38AM ● By C.J. Payton

Just like many women of her day, Justine Merritt upheld the holiday tradition of sending out cards with greetings to loved ones every Christ...

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Try your luck at horseshoes

May 01, 2018 05:15AM ● By Kathy Applebee

What outdoor activity is inexpensive and portable, requires no particular athletic prowess and can be played almost anywhere? It's horseshoe...

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Bookcliff Barbershop Harmony Chorus: 50 Years Young

Apr 04, 2018 06:48AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Give your life harmony with the melodies of the men from the Bookcliff Barbershop Harmony Chorus (BBHC), which celebrates 50 years at its sp...

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