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Last Updated: Apr 28, 2023 10:48AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

What are we doing here?

Apr 28, 2023 10:48AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Are people reading our stories? Are we making a difference in the lives of local seniors?

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God, grant me a Porsche!

Apr 03, 2023 03:24PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

At the BEACON, we’re always striving for that Porsche, even though no one has ever offered to buy us one. We assume the publishing gods will graciously bestow it on us once we achieve a perfect issue.

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Got a spare? Curtis Swift is still in need of Kidney

Feb 27, 2023 12:43PM ● By Kayla Pool

A year has passed and Curtis is still without a healthy kidney. His health has declined, and he is in desperate need of an O+ blood type donor.

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Where do I take my Valentine?

Jan 27, 2023 01:43PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

When you’ve been in a relationship with your partner or spouse after so long, neither of you may feel the need to do anything to celebrate Valentine’s Day—and that’s okay.

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BEACON wins BIG in Las Vegas with national awards

Dec 22, 2022 02:30PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas came early when the BEACON staff brought home more than a dozen awards from the NAMPA national convention

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Every year, I dream of the perfect Christmas

Nov 29, 2022 02:37PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

In the holiday hustle and bustle, I have to remember that it’s okay for things not to go as planned or be what I hoped for

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We’re thankful for veterans and for you!

Nov 01, 2022 09:33AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

I’ve always thought it appropriate that Veterans Day and Thanksgiving share the same month. Among our many reasons to be thankful, freedom should be at the top of the list.

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A spooky time of year

Oct 03, 2022 11:09AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas is my favorite holiday, but Halloween’s a close second

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Thank God for Grandparents

Aug 30, 2022 09:53AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Good grandparents are those who fill in the parenting blanks. So on National Grandparents Day, which is September 11, please let these important role models know just how much they mean to you.

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What’s your camp style?

Aug 01, 2022 02:33PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

I’m not much of a camper, which sounds like sacrilege in Colorado. I prefer to remain spoiled with modern-day luxuries, but I’m not opposed to “roughing it” for brief durations.

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No matter how old I get, I’ll never tire of Disney magic

Jun 28, 2022 10:20AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

From the films to the parks, Walt Disney really outdid himself.

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Music is back, baby!

Jun 01, 2022 09:50AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Now that live music is back, I’m looking forward to cashing in my tickets and going somewhere new.

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