Skip to main content

BEACON Senior News - Western Colorado

Memories

Last Updated: Nov 22, 2023 03:33PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Remembering Christmas toys past

Nov 22, 2023 03:33PM ● By Nick Thomas

Take a journey down memory lane with this nostalgic list of popular Christmas toys.

Read More »
Reliving the glamour of Christmas parties in the movies

Nov 22, 2023 03:23PM ● By Jacqueline T. Lynch

Movies "The Apartment" and "The Desk Set," made in the era of America’s booming economy, reflect an age where large companies had a paternalistic hand in the lives of their employees.

Read More »
Fruita photographer offers delightfully quirky gift to cherish for generations

Oct 31, 2023 12:35PM ● By Heidi Pool

Tintype photography is enjoying a comeback in the Grand Valley thanks to Vanessa Ford, who creates heirloom portraits with a cool retro vibe.

Read More »
The secret language of postage stamps during World War II

Oct 31, 2023 12:12PM ● By Marjorie Waterfield

In the early 1940's, letters crisscrossed the globe, often heavily censored. One way young lovers learned to reveal their feelings without actually writing it was with stamps.

Read More »
America's first woman soldier

Oct 31, 2023 11:34AM ● By Richard Bauman

The remarkable story of Deborah Sampson, the woman who served in the Continental Army for two years disguised as a man.

Read More »
’Tis the season for tzedakah

Oct 31, 2023 11:09AM ● By Laverne Bardy

While the name of this Jewish tradition loosely translates to “charity,” tzedakah is an obligation that goes beyond that.

Read More »
SPAMming the globe

Oct 30, 2023 12:34PM ● By Randal C. Hill

How a canned meat went from wartime rations to global icon.

Read More »
How genealogy became one of America’s favorite hobbies

Oct 04, 2023 02:26PM ● By David Wilkening

From tracing family trees to discovering ancestral stories, delve into the journey of how genealogy became a beloved hobby across the nation—and where you can go to get free genealogy help

Read More »
Mrs. Emory's Christmas

Nov 22, 2021 03:11PM ● By Jan Weeks

Discover the heartwarming tale of Mrs. Emory's enduring Christmas lights that hold a deeper meaning in this touching story by Jan Weeks

Read More »

Sign up for our Newsletter

* indicates required
I am a...
Upcoming Events Near You

In this Issue

Read the BEACON online!

Archives
Family Features Recipes
Walnut pumpkin cream cheese tart recipe
Easy fun recipes, great for any occasion!