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Award-winning TV producer and personality Barry ZeVan says U.S. needs to place more value in older Americans
The man known to many Minnesotans as "Barry ZeVan, the Weatherman" will make a special guest appearance at this year's Seniors Expo.

Barry ZeVan, the award-winning television producer and talent best known to many as “Barry ZeVan, the Weatherman” has an important message. Now a young-at-heart 71-year-old, he wants the U.S. to follow the example of other countries and seek the wisdom and counsel of older Americans. “History does repeat itself. I think we’re wasting our resources by not encouraging our youth to look to older people for guidance,” he says. ZeVan will make a special appearance that this year’s Seniors Expo, taking place October 6-7, 2008 at Grand Casino Mille Lacs.

During his seminar, entitled We're Definitely Very Much Alive!!!, ZeVan will discuss why our society needs to emulate almost every other society in the world, i.e., those who respect their seniors, not only seeking their wisdom and counsel, but also putting those qualities to good use for societal growth. ZeVan’s appearance is sponsored by Best of Times.

The Seniors Expo (www.101expos.com) has been serving area seniors for eight years. This year’s event, taking place at Grand Casino Mille Lacs on October 6-7, 2008, promises to be the best yet because show producers are reaching out not only to current retirees but also to those in their 50s and 60s who are planning for the next stage of their lives.

At the 2008 Seniors Expo, people will:

Learn more about their 2009 Medicare options.
Enjoy free admission to the Ms. Senior Minnesota Pageant brought to you by Widex*, taking place during the expo. The reigning Ms. Senior America Linda Wagner, who hails from Bemidji, will be relinquishing her state crown to another talented woman who has reached the 'age of elegance.'
Watch a live demonstration of the popular SilverSneakers seniors exercise group.
Get answers and information about next February’s change to 100 percent digital TV broadcasting from the on-site appearance by the DTV Road Show, accompanied by the gigantic 20-foot TV screen known as the DTV Trekker.
Participate in free seminars on anti-aging, looking good and feeling great.
Put their names in for exciting prize drawings.
Enjoy dancing, singing and plenty of surprises all within the high energy surroundings of one of Minnesota’s best casino hotel.

For information about convenient bus transportation packages from the Twin Cities and other areas, contact Patsy or Peggy at Heartland Tours and Travel, 651-777-7170 or toll free at 888-735-7118, or by emailing info@heartlandtoursandtravel.net.

To watch a video of last year’s show, to shop at the show before you go and for half price tickets (regularly $6) visit www.101expos.com. Or call the expo hotline at 612-798-7256. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

The Seniors Expo is sponsored by KLBB, Humana, KOOL 108, KSTC-TV, 5 Eyewitness News, Heartland Tours and Travel, Good Age, Best of Times, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

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