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Welcome to the CLUB: Transforming the landscape of aging

Aug 29, 2019 02:53PM ● By Melanie Wiseman

Images of dragonflies cover the walls throughout the new HopeWest Center for Living Your Best on Compass Drive. For HopeWest, the dragonfl...

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Putting out the welcome mat

Jul 30, 2019 03:47PM ● By Melanie Wiseman

Airbnb Superhosts make money, friendships by opening their homes to guests When Pat Martin listed her spare room on Airbnb seven years ago, ...

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Take me out to the ball game!

Jul 02, 2019 11:38AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

From mid-October through March, local baseball fans are just like anyone else. But come April, they’re absorbed in spring training and plann...

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Art from the heart

Jun 06, 2019 12:07PM ● By Jan Weeks

Ready for the rocking chair? Not these three seniors, unless it’s sitting in front of their easels. Sue Hughey, Carole Sneddon and Bob M...

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Moms, you're imperfect, and it's okay!

May 09, 2019 10:25AM ● By Kimberly Blaker

“I realized when you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” - Mitch AlbomAs moms, we all know Albom's...

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The sky's the limit

Apr 01, 2019 03:54PM ● By Diana Barnett

Willow Run, Michigan, near Detroit, was home to the factory that Henry Ford set up to build airplanes. The B-24 Bomber was built there and i...

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Introducing the BEACON Best

Feb 02, 2019 01:42AM ● By BEACON Senior News

The nominations are in and the results have been tallied. BEACON readers spent the last two months nominating their favorite local hot spots...

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Love is in the little things

Feb 01, 2019 11:52PM ● By Melanie Wiseman

My husband, Dan, goes to chick flicks with me. Before he heads to the grocery store he asks if I need any personal items and often returns w...

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Beatles vs. Stones: Tribute show at the Avalon settles the score

Jan 06, 2019 02:03AM ● By Guest

The debate between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones has been going on ever since they first crossed paths on the charts 54 years ago. The ...

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A dream job done! Rec Center says goodbye to Coz after 43 years

Jan 06, 2019 01:42AM ● By Carole Ann McKelvey

The Montrose Community Recreation Center is a marvel to behold—a glittering gem on the Western Slope and a model for neighboring city offici...

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Get into the spirit of giving

Dec 08, 2018 01:21AM ● By Guest

Something nice starts to happen this time of year. Happy feelings escalate as vacant lots start displaying Christmas trees and Santa’s knee ...

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Captain of mercy: Retired captain volunteers aboard vessel of hope

Nov 06, 2018 05:18AM ● By Carole Ann McKelvey

“Right place, right time.” That’s how Captain Taylor Perez, 65, of Montrose sums up his life and his amazing 40-year career at sea. He cred...

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