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Archive for March 22, 2017

Humor is the Cure: After a Long Winters Nap

Humor is the Cure: After a Long Winters Nap

By Gerri Hunter My calendar says spring is here. I had a nice winter’s nap and now I’m expected to change gears in March and start mowing the grass. Oh, no. The lawn mower. I put a liquid in with the fuel last autumn. The mower was to start easily this spring. Well, that’s what the can’s label said would happen. No. I tried starting it today. It sputtered and started for eight seconds. It died. I repeated pulling the rope until my arm was numb. I examined the spark plug and I ... Full Story

Planning Will Help You See Green In Retirement

Planning Will Help You See Green In Retirement

By Josh Weller Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Denver, Colorado Social Security has been a cornerstone of financial security for over 80 years. As you might already know, a lifetime of measured discipline can ensure a comfortable retirement. Social Security can help you plan, save, and see plenty of green in your golden years. Social Security is part of the retirement plan of almost every American worker. If you’re among the 96 percent of workers in the United States ... Full Story

Obituary: Stanley William Linnertz

Obituary: Stanley William Linnertz

Stanley William Linnertz, 81, of Berthoud, Colorado, passed away on March 20, 2017 in Loveland, Colorado. Stanley was born in Minot, North Dakota to Marget Alvida Linnertz (Lee) and William Linnertz on April 1, 1935. He married Nancy Kay Nebelsick on June 6, 1965 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He attended Minot State Teachers College where he was the President of the Mu Sigma Tau Fraternity. Stan was larger than life and his long and winding career included railroad brakeman, US Forest Service ... Full Story