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MONTROSE—Timing is everything, and NOW is

the time to put Montrose first. That’s the idea behind

a dynamic, regional web site called NowMontrose,

created by two local professionals, Jon Nelson and

Bill Babbel.

A schoolteacher by profession, Nelson has lifelong

ties to this community—a cousin of his, in fact,

helped to develop the fabled “Montrose Mouse,” the

graphic that succeeded in convincing the government

to follow through with the essential Dallas Creek

Water Project in the 1970’s. Although Nelson grew

up in Riverside, California, he spent alternate sum-

mers with his family in Crested Butte, and moved to

Colorado to begin his career in 1977.

And while Babbel grew up in the Silicon Valley

and eventually became a systems engineer, his father

was a Native of Grand Junction who relocated to

Western Colorado upon retirement. He encouraged

his son to leave the rat race behind and follow him.

NOW IS THE TIME FOR NOWMONTROSE!

Celebrating and sharing all that makes Montrose such

a great community to live in, explore and enjoy is the

driving spirit behind NowMontrose, a dynamic regional

web site.

SAN JUAN HORSESHOE GOES WORLDWIDE!

By Caitlin Switzer

COLONA--If Montrose and Telluride do not seem

especially funny at the moment, the much more hu-

morous communities of Gunnison and Ouray are

close by. And fortunately for local readers, all four

locations fall within the territory served by the San

Juan Horseshoe, the light-hearted but legendary satiri-

cal newspaper written by Kevin Haley since 1977.

While other publications cover actual elections,

crime and breaking news, the San Juan Horseshoe

does a re-write on reality, creating an alternative,

more ridiculous world, issue by issue—recent stories

have included “Feds Admit Misplacing Rhode Is-

land,” “Colorado may Raise Drinking Age to 55,”

“Dolphins Actually Hate People,” a how-to piece on

forming “Fantasy Democracy” leagues, and an edito-

rial arguing that mandatory helmet laws should ex-

clude fishermen…you get the idea.

In the past, Horseshoe readers have had to venture

out in search of a news stand or other public location Colona publisher Kevin Haley has owned and operated

the hilarious San Juan Horseshoe since 1977.

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The Montrose Mirror | November 6, 2012

MONTROSE POLICE SHARE CPTED PRINCIPALS

By Caitlin Switzer

MONTROSE—An increase in vandalism

and other crimes of opportunity may be

the natural result of efforts to bring more

people to the Downtown area—but there

are steps that business and property own-

ers can take to discourage vandals and

others, according to local law enforcement

officials.

“We’re short on manpower right now,

but we would like to implement our Crime

-Free Business Project in addition to our

regular patrols,” Montrose Police Com-

mander Keith Caddy said. “When you add

a lot of different things in an area, it at-

tracts people who want to tear stuff up—

it’s just the way people are. We have big-

ger activities in Montrose now—after

Main in Motion, we do tend to see an in-

crease in juvenile activities in the parks,

something which probably has a direct

correlation to the increased numbers of

people in the Downtown Area.”

The Crime-Free Business Project in-

volves sharing the principals of CPTED,

or Crime Prevention Through Environ-

mental Design, he said. CPTED, a term

first coined by Florida criminologist C.

Ray Jeffery, is a multi-disciplinary ap-

proach to deterring criminal behavior

through environmental design. The ideas

and principals of CPTED, developed by

social scientists beginning in the 1960’s,

are increasingly supported by law enforce-

ment agencies and by the National Crime

Prevention Association, which now offers

a CPTED certification program.

“CPTED’s goal is to prevent crime by

designing a physical environment that pos-

itively influences human behavior. The

theory is based on four principles: natural

access control, natural surveillance, terri-

toriality, and maintenance,” notes the

NCPA web site.

Typical CPTED improvements might

include landscaping that does not block

the line of sight, streetscapes that encour-

age increased bicycle and pedestrian traf-

fic, windows that look out onto parking

lots and other traditionally secluded loca-

tions, low, thorny plants such as cactus

placed beneath ground-level windows and

along fenced areas, and the elimination of

design features that allow access to roofs

and upper levels.

In addition to eliminating hiding places

and unintended access points, CPTED

incorporates the concept that broken win-

dows should be fixed and graffiti removed

to show a sense of pride and ownership in

an area--while greater numbers of pedes-

trians and bicyclists also contribute to a

sense of safety.

“Our Downtown is already in place, but

we can definitely offer suggestions that

would make it safer,” Caddy said, noting

that as of this writing no strong leads had

been found in the recent case involving the

theft of a Downtown sculpture worth

$4,500.

“If someone can get away with some-

thing, they will take it,” Caddy said, “so

perhaps a different mounting system could

be found that would make it harder for

someone to take a sculpture—that is one

thing we might suggest.”

to find the latest issue of the paper, which

has been published quarterly in recent

years. Last month, Haley took the historic

step of putting the San Juan Horseshoe

online, where it will be updated on a regu-

lar basis every two weeks. The paper will

go to actual print just once each year, in

June. Expect the same easy but straight-

shooting editorial approach.

“I don’t take cheap shots, and I’m not

writing about dragons in Ridgway Reser-

voir,” Haley growled, “but God knows

people need to laugh.

“Our evolution away from paper is about

clean industry, and keeping it fresh,” he

continued.

“I want local readers to be stimulated to

read the Horseshoe, and I want to reach

readers all over the world.”

It’s not always easy to find the ridiculous

in today’s bleak headlines, asserts Haley,

who pointedly ignored mundane questions

from this reporter.

“I don’t want to come off as anybody

who knows what’s going on,” he said.

“When it comes to politics, it can be hard

to be funny about something that is al-

ready funnier than you could imagine.”

Nevertheless, recent articles on the GOP

Exhuming Ike and Obama turning the

White House into a bed and breakfast

clearly succeed on the laughter scale.

One local reader who is thrilled to see the

San Juan Horseshoe go digital is longtime

Ouray County publisher (San Juan Silver

Stage) and marketing pro Kathryn Burke.

“It’s always a fun read with some outra-

geous comments and ideas,” Burke said.

“I love the Horseshoe! Glad it's online, but

it’s hard to take my laptop into the bath-

tub.”

Ridgway Jeweler David Houtz, who

came to the area in the 1970’s, laughed

even just contemplating the San Juan

Horseshoe.

“I love the satire,” Houtz said. “I have

known that man a long, long time. He has

done some articles I just love—he has

even written some about me that were fun-

nier than hell.

“Ah, Kevin!”

SAN JUAN HORSESHOE GOES WORLDWIDE! from page 1

An empty base remains after the recent

theft of a tiny sculpture Downtown.

Bringing more people and events to

town brings more crimes, police say.

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By Caitlin Switzer

MONTROSE—For close to 20 years,

Wells Fargo bank has been supporting lo-

cal non-profit organizations with its Com-

munity Assistance Fund grants. This year,

nine worthy organizations gathered at the

Montrose bank branch on Oct. 18 to cele-

brate receipt of funds that will help them

continue their missions to serve the people

and causes of the Western Slope.

Although longtime Bank President Bruce

Panter could not be present due to a pro-

motion that moved him to Colorado

Springs, the awards ceremony was well

attended by representatives of the nine non

-profit organizations honored with 2012

Community Assistance grants. Grant recip-

ients included Altrusa, International, Inc.,

Common Ground Montrose, Inc., Girls on

the Run of Western Colorado, America’s

Disaster Relief, Passage Charter School,

RSVP Colorado West, Inc., Sharing Minis-

tries Food Bank, ten Challenge of the

Rocky Mountains/House of Promise, and

the Maslow Academy of Applied Learn-

ing.

“We pride ourselves on being great cor-

porate sponsors, building stronger, more

vibrant communities,” said Lita Sargent of

Wells Fargo, who hosted the grant break-

fast. “We know that the smaller non-profits

cannot always compete with the big dogs

when it comes to funding—since its incep-

tion in 1993, our Community Assistance

Fund has awarded more than 3,800 grants

worth $6 million.

“We are excited to be able to award these

nine grants to deserving community

groups.”

Altrusa Spokesperson Linda Riba spoke

about the non-profit’s longtime local pres-

ence and programs.

Founded in 1917, Altrusa has had a local

club since 1975.

“We have 55 members,” Riba said.

“Literacy is one of our main areas of fo-

cus—each year we have our Season’s

Reading program, and we donate books to

Pediatric Associates and board books to

Passage Charter School.

“It’s fun to do good in the company of

other good folks,” she said.

Jill Henwood, representing Girls on the

Run, spoke of her efforts to keep the pro-

gram affordable for local girls.

“We build self-esteem through running,”

Henwood said. “We work with girls from

third through eighth grades, and more than

200 girls take part each spring. Our $50

cost is lower than it is in other areas, be-

cause we believe this program needs to be

available and accessible to all girls. Forty

percent of our girls are on scholarship—so

this Wells Fargo grant will help us contin-

ue to run a quality program.

“I feel very passionately that it needs to

be easy,” Henwood said. “And we always

need coaches—it’s a great way to get in

shape!”

Richard Godsil, a youth minister for 35

years, spoke of the new Common Ground

community facility, which is being created

on ground donated by local businessman

Matt Miles. Common Ground is a non-

denominational Christian center intended

for community use, located on the grounds

of the old Cimarron Creek Golf Course.

“Our theme is to build strong kids and a

strong community,” Godsil said. “We have

16 acres, and green rolling hills. It is a

great place to go walking, and spend time

alone. All we have so far are an office and

tents, but we are working on an amphithea-

ter that will seat 400 to 500 people out-

doors. We want to host a symphony con-

cert—we are excited to move forward.

“This grant will help us complete our

amphitheater.”

WELLS FARGO PRESENTS COMMUNITY GRANTS

Passage Charter School was one of the 2012 Community Assistance fund Grantees.

FOOD SAFETY CLASS RESCHEDULED Special to the Mirror

MONTROSE—The Montrose County

Environmental Health Office has resched-

uled the food safety class planned for

Tuesday, November 20, 2012, to Tuesday,

November 27, 2012. The class is being

rescheduled because of building mainte-

nance planned for the original date. The

Nov. 27th class will be the last of the 2012

season. There is no class planned for De-

cember and the class schedule for 2013

has not yet been set.

The class is held at Montrose County

Health & Human Services building, locat-

ed at: 1845 S. Townsend Avenue. You

must pre-register for this class by calling

970-252-5000. It is requested that you

register at least one week in advance and

arrive a few minutes early to complete the

registration. The cost of the class is $10.00

and a photo ID is required. Food Handler

cards will be issued after successful com-

pletion of the class.

Hepatitis A vaccinations are available

and recommended for food service work-

ers and the general public. Two doses, six

to seven months apart, are required for the

best immunity. Food workers and mem-

bers of the public can schedule vaccina-

tions by calling 970-252-5000.


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Wednesday publication focusing on

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OWNERS OF AREA GRAIN ELEVATORS CRY FOUL

By Caitlin Switzer

REGIONAL--Since the construction of

America’s first grain elevator in Buffalo,

New York in 1842-43, such facilities have

played an important role in small rural

communities across the U.S.

Here in Western Colorado, however, the

owners of two local grain elevators fear

that a long history of providing economi-

cally priced feed, seed and fertilizer to

local consumers may be coming to an end,

thanks to what they consider to be exces-

sive governmental regulation.

Bob Esplin, age 75, has been working in

the industry for 45 years. Today, Esplin

owns and operates the Delta Elevator with

the help of one hired staffer.

“I started out at Mesa Feed in Grand

Junction, but it burned down in 1974,”

Esplin said, “so I came to Delta.”

Esplin said that his son, who currently

works as a volunteer firefighter, plans to

eventually take over the business—if there

is anything left.

“Over the past 38 years I have probably

bought $1,000,000 worth of local grain—

but now I have OSHA challenges,” Esplin

explained. “Every day, they come up with

another way to charge us for what we have

been doing for all these years.”

Eldon Handke of Olathe, who owns West

Slope Ag Center, calls the current regula-

tory climate “scary.”

“I can’t sleep at night wondering who

will show up the next day to fine me,”

Handke said. “Our mill has been around

since 1905; these old mills were grandfa-

thered in until the Obama administration. I

believe OSHA should come in if there are

problems—but we have only had one acci-

dent in the 23 years I have been here, and

that person came to work drunk.”

If he had it do over, Handke said that he

might reconsider his early passion for

owning and operating his own business.

“Nobody is getting hurt, and we are not

putting out dust,” he said. “But OSHA

comes in here out of the blue and starts

writing fines. The ag business is good—

but I can’t make money, because every

time I put a foot forward the government

comes in and fines me.

“I still learn something every day,” he

said. “But I don’t know where things are

going to go from here.”

If the two local grain elevators close, con-

sumers will pay the per bag price for feed,

he noted.

“We support our local community by

keeping prices down,” Handke said. “I

have 15 employees at my stores here and

in Grand Junction.

“My place is clean and it is safe—show

me where we have caused any trouble. But

the inspectors go only by the book, and

there is no way my old mill could pass

inspection—it would cost at least $10 mil-

lion to build a new mill, and there are not

enough buyers on the Western Slope to

support that.”

Handke said he is now more afraid of the

regulatory climate in the United States

than he is of flying into war-torn Mexico.

“I always wanted to be a small business

owner,” he said. “But I am 45, in the mid-

dle of my earning years, and all of my

profits are going to the government.

“I believe when a person is making mon-

ey they should be able to pay off their

debt,” he said, “But there is just no way. I

can the fines, remodel, or close my doors.

“Until you own your own small business,

you really have no idea how this world

works,” he said.

The West Slope Ag Center Grain Elevator in Olathe was built in 1905. Owner Eldon Handke

says that, because of the age of the facility, OSHA regulations and fines are overwhelming his

business, which helps to keep prices down for local consumers.


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For those of you who don’t know me,

skiing is my raison d’etre. Eight years ago,

Sue and I skied Telluride for the first time.

After a great trip, we flew home, put our

house on the market, quite our jobs, and

we were Western Colorado residents six

weeks later.

So, every October, we tend to get pretty

excited when the snow starts to fly; and

even more excited when Arapahoe Basin

and Loveland Ski Area begin the annual

banter about who will be first to open for

the season. For nearly a decade, Loveland

held the title of “First to Open in North

America.”

However, on October 19th, Arapahoe

Basin claimed bragging rights to this

year’s race. Why race to open? Simply

google “Arapahoe Basin first” and you’ll

quickly see that it’s all about media im-

pressions (which we talked about in my

last article). In fact, Loveland Ski Area’s

director of marketing, John Sellers, said in

an interview that the media coverage

around being first is, “...in excess of mil-

lions of dollars and that is the biggest perk

of being the first to open. It is exposure

that we can’t afford to buy.”

There is more to being first than the pub-

licity though. Famed brand icons, Jack

Trout and Al Ries explain in their iconic

book, “The 22 Immutable Laws of Mar-

keting” that the main route to a successful

brand is to be first. Why? Because few

people remember who came in second.

And those that are in second spend a large

portion of their time trying to find the

weaknesses in the strategy of their number

one competitor.

So, for Arapahoe Basin, they reap not

only the media rewards but the brand posi-

tion of first to open--something passionate

skiers and riders will not soon forget--at

least until their local resort opens. Thanks-

giving can’t come soon enough!

Brian Scranton is a strategic branding

expert and Managing Director for the

award-winning creative firm, Gra-

hamSpencer Inspired Communications.

Prior to his tenure on the Western Slope,

Brian cut his teeth in New York City ad-

vertising, creating strategies and creative

campaigns for companies including

Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer. Brian

lives in Ridgway, Colorado with his wife

Susan and daughter Sophia.

Brand Building with Brian Scranton

The First Letter of the Ski Resort Alphabet: A-Basin

Susan and Brian Scranton

“...few people remember who came in second.”

2012 Capitol Christmas Tree Coming to Montrose!

Special to the Mirror

MONTROSE—This year’s Capitol Christ-

mas Tree will be harvested near Meeker

and displayed in Washington, DC at the

United States Capitol. The tree will be

wrapped and transported on a custom dec-

orated truck, and will stop in 30 cities and

towns across the country. Montrose is one

of those lucky cities, so the tree will be on

display Nov. 8th, from 4-6 pm. at

N.Cascade and Main.

The Capitol Tree will be decorated with

more than 5,000 ornaments, hand made by

Colorado children depicting this year’s

theme “Celebrating the Great Outdoors.”

Many creative children in Montrose and

the surrounding area submitted ornaments.

Some lucky child will be eligible to win

the drawing for a trip to the nation’s Capi-

tal to help light the tree in early December.

In honor of this national event there is a

juried Art Competition to select an official

piece of artwork representing the 2012

Capitol Christmas tree. Around the Corner

Art Gallery’s Oct. guest artist, Jennifer

Johnston Jung from Hotchkiss, will be

represented in the traveling show.

This art show will accompany the Capitol

Tree on a whistle stop tour across the US,

ending up in Washington, DC.

Don’t miss this exciting event on Nov.

8th, 4-6 pm. to view the Capitol Christmas

Tree and Art Show. The evening also in-

cludes a visit from Santa, hot cocoa, bal-

loons, kids’ activities, a gingerbread man

workshop at Great Harvest Bread Co. and

pre-holiday shopping at downtown busi-

nesses. What a great way to kick off the

holiday season as well!!!


“I finally agreed, and after a certain

amount of culture shock, opened my com-

puter business in Delta,” Babbel said.

It was retirement that brought Nelson back

to Montrose, where the need for more sup-

port for Western Slope businesses and en-

trepreneurs became quickly apparent.

“I taught school in Canyon City, and

moved here when I retired,” Nelson said.

“I ended up selling print media. Several

years ago, however, I started losing clients

to the Internet—good, longtime clients

with whom I had relationships.

“I knew Bill, because he had an office in

Delta for his computer business, Silicon

Flow, and I figured he knew something

about the web,” Nelson said, “so one day I

walked into his office, and we talked.”

The conversation continued on a weekly

basis for two and half months, as the pair

analyzed the state of the local market.

“We had seen some web sites go down

because they had problems, and businesses

were floundering without a main ad

space,” Nelson said. “From our conversa-

tions came the mission and basic structure

of NowMontrose.”

“During our analysis, we realized that our

idea was solid, and spelled opportunity,”

Babbel said. “We decided, ‘Let’s go—the

time is Now!’”

“Since then, we have evolved to meet the

needs of our community,” Nelson said.

NowMontrose is intended to provide a

diverse and exciting glimpse at what

Montrose has to offer, from businesses to

events. Ad clients are listed on the site, and

receive a custom brochure and full web

page showcasing their business. A strong,

constantly updated calendar is a key com-

ponent of NowMontrose, with events

“tweeted” 48 hours in advance.

Community is the buzzword and the driv-

ing idea behind the web site, Babbel add-

ed.

“NowMontrose is a community resource

for individuals and businesses to come

together, above and beyond what the local

chambers, other economic development

organizations and fledgling web sites are

doing,” he said. “We are trying to be a

benevolent host, and to do good by every-

one we come across—the whole communi-

ty benefits.

“Jon and I want NowMontrose to be THE

local hub for information, activities and

events.”

Among many exciting new developments

planned for the site is the integration of the

Montrose Mirror e-news blast, an online

publication that serves more than 5,800

subscribers with original content designed

to appeal to readers with an interest in

Montrose and the Western Slope.

“I am very happy to be part of the Now-

Montrose team,” Montrose Mirror Editor

and Publisher Caitlin Switzer said. “I love

the web site, and the many ways that Jon

and Bill are working to serve the region

with useful information and diverse oppor-

tunities to experience the most beautiful

place on Earth.

“To me, this is a collaborative effort that

will benefit my readers, advertisers and

loyal underwriters—everybody wins!”

Bill Babbel, left, and Jon Nelson of

NowMontrose want to use their skills to

promote Colorado’s Western Slope.

NOW IS THE TIME FOR NOWMONTROSE! From page 1

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Editor’s Note: Eugenia and Kevin Bone

are Crawford landowners who live part of

the year in New York City. This letter was

written in response to a current article in

the Hotchkiss Merchant Herald regarding

a gravel pit proposed by a neighboring

landowner, Matt Jensen. It is also worth

noting that as a nationally-known author

and journalist, Eugenia is one of the driv-

ing forces behind the emerging farm to

table and slow food movements in the

North Fork Valley, and that this letter was

sent to the Mirror from New York City,

where the Bones had been without power

for five days following Hurricane Sandy.

Dear Sir or Madam:

The Merchant Herald report “Crawford

APC Votes To Recommend Gravel Opera-

tion on Grandview Mesa-Neighbors

Strongly Oppose It” got some important

points wrong.

Landowners Bone, Pennetta, and Willard

were not at the meeting but their attorney

was. The implication that we didn't attend

the meeting because we are not concerned

about the proposed gravel pit is totally

wrong. All three landowners were out of

state at the time, which of course was very

convenient for Mr. Jensen. We oppose this

poorly planned endeavor that will un-

doubtedly cause a host of problems, in-

cluding property devaluation, for us, and

the town of Crawford.

Contrary to Jenson's statement, we were

in good faith negotiations to purchase con-

servation easements at substantial cost to

us but Mr. Jensen cut off communication

and filed his strip mining operation appli-

cation before even telling us how much

money he wanted! Clearly Matt Jensen is

acting in bad faith. According to his own

statements, he bought more land than he

can afford to own, and plans to make the

property pay, but in truth, it is his neigh-

bors and the town of Crawford who will

foot the bill.

Indeed, the small town, agricultural char-

acter of our community, which is what

attracts families and farmers, ranchers and

retirees to Crawford, will be undermined

by an industrial operation in its heart.

Sincerely,

Kevin and Eugenia Bone


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WELLS FARGO DONATES A BUILD DAY TO HABITAT


MONTROSE—On Saturday, Oct. 20, a

group of volunteers from Wells Fargo

gathered in Montrose, where they helped

Habitat for Humanity of Montrose to re-

model a home for a local family. Volun-

teers, coordinated by Wells Fargo Busi-

ness Associate Shelly Stone, came from as

far away as Grand Junction and Crested

Butte to show their support and to lend a

hand for Habitat. In addition, Wells Fargo,

through the Wells Fargo Housing Founda-

tion, donated $15,000 to help complete the

project.

"The overwhelming commitment of our

team for efforts like this demonstrates our

passion around keeping Montrose a great

place to live, work and do business,” said

Stone. “Joining forces with Habitat and

working right alongside this family to help

them achieve their dream of homeowner-

ship is at the core of our company and the

hearts of our team.”

Part of Wells Fargo’s donation is specifi-

cally being used to make the home more

energy efficient. The newly remodeled

home now has double-paned windows,

energy-efficient appliances, Blueboard

insulation, an insulated foundation, and a

95-percent efficiency furnace with a heat

pump producing long-term energy savings.

To date in 2012 alone, Wells Fargo has

invested $75,000 in Habitat for Humanity

projects across Colorado.

The Wells Fargo Housing Foundation

was created to provide permanent solu-

tions to homeownership needs in Wells

Fargo communities nationwide. Through

the volunteerism of Wells Fargo team

members, more than 2,500 homes have

been built or renovated through the Hous-

ing Foundation since its inception in 1993.

The Housing Foundation is funded by

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.

Over the past 20 years, Habitat for Hu-

manity of Montrose County has empow-

ered 42 local families to help build and

move into homes of their own. Habitat for

Humanity is always in need of volunteers

to help with construction, special events

and at the new ReStore. To organize a

build day with your company or communi-

ty group, please contact Bill Bond at 970-

901-9576. To volunteer, please contact us

at [email protected] or 252-

9304

To learn more about Habitat for Humanity

in Montrose, email col-

[email protected], or call 970-252

-9303.

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OUT AND ABOUT IN MONTROSE!

Above, this “Rock, Paper and Scissors” sculpture on the corner of

Main and Uncompahgre, replaces the delightful “Bent Into

Shape,” which was vandalized.

Below, the Mirror paid a visit to the Billings Art Studio in Ridgway re-

cently, where Grammy maker John Billings had just finished sending out

the Latin Grammys. Billings is pictured here with one of his own paint-

ings.

Above, Debbie Tenaglia of D’Medici Footwear poses

with trick or treaters Jack and Harry Switzer at the

Fall Fun Fest in Downtown Montrose Oct. 27.

Montrose singer/songwriter Yvonne Meek played for an appreciative audience at

the Sherbino Theater in Ridgway on Oct. 19.


To Amy Harmsen and her team for putting on an outstanding Downtown Fall Fun Fest 2012! To Donn and Keithley Wagner of Simmer, for investing in Downtown Montrose and believing in what could be... To Dave and Caitlin Bernier, for everything…

To the businesses and organizations supporting the Coalition for Drug Free Montrose County—Great Harvest Bread Company. The Blue Table, Recla Metals, Dairy Queen, D’Medici Footwear, Fiesta Guadalajara Restaurant, Montrose Recreation District, Mur-doch's Ranch & Home Supply, Camp Robber Café, Camelot Gardens, U.S. Bank, El Ji-mador Restaurant, Hasting's Books, Music and Videos, American Convenience Store #1 – Olathe, Horsefly Brewing Company, Montrose Regional Library – Montrose and Nucla/Naturita. To Bradley—Happy Anniversary!

HONORABLE MENTION


MICHELLE HAYNES NAMED TO HEAD REGION 10


MONTROSE-- After an extensive search

that fielded 30 applicants, the Region 10

League for Economic Assistance & Plan-

ning named Michelle Haynes of Montrose

as the organization’s new Executive Direc-

tor on Oct. 26. Haynes will replace out-

going Executive Director Paul Gray, who

officially announced his retirement in Au-

gust. Haynes, who is currently serving as

Director of the Region 10 Area Agency on

Aging, will begin her new duties on Dec.

3.

“I am very pleased to have been select-

ed,” said Haynes, who holds a bachelor’s

degree in accounting as well as a Master’s

in Business Administration. “Paul has

done such a wonderful job of getting Re-

gion 10 to this great, fiscally sound posi-

tion; we will be able to build on that, and

to explore what other services and benefits

the organization can offer our communi-

ties.”

Choosing a new director from a highly

qualified field of applicants was not easy,

said Region 10 Board President Kathy

Ellis, who headed the executive search

committee. Other committee members

included Bruce Hovde, Bob Drexel, Dick

Allison and Peter Crowell. DOLA facilita-

tors Ken Charles and Elyse Ackerman pro-

vided support during the process as well.

“Paul has assembled a great team—

Region 10 has ‘good bones’ to build on,”

Ellis said. “This was a difficult decision;

we had narrowed the field down to three

excellent candidates. Michelle brought a

lot of ideas and some great energy to the

table during the interview. She works well

with the other employees, and will lead a

cohesive team that should take us to the

next level.”

For Gray, who helped to restore the fiscal

health of the 40-year-old non-profit organi-

zation and spearheaded creation of the

Region 10 Enterprise Center, the selection

of Haynes comes as great news. He plans

to work closely with Haynes to ensure a

smooth transition. Gray has served the

organization since 2006; his last day will

be Dec. 21.

“I am very pleased that Michelle was

chosen from a field of 30 applicants,” Gray

said. “She is eminently qualified and will

do an outstanding job.”

Region 10 League for Economic Assis-

tance & Planning is a six-county

(Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, Ouray,

Hinsdale and San Miguel) non-profit or-

ganization that, in addition to the Enter-

prise center, operates the Area Agency on

Aging (AAA), a small business loan pro-

gram and the Enterprise Zone, and coordi-

nates regional transportation planning. To

learn more about Region 10, call 970-249-

2436.

Michelle Haynes, left, will succeed Paul

Gray, right, as Director of Region 10.


Christ’s Kitchen and Sharing Ministries Put Food on the Table

By Liesl Greathouse

MONTROSE--In this season of giving and

eating, two local Montrose organizations

help people in need with both. They are

Christ’s Kitchen and Sharing Ministries.

Montrose has many homeless and low-

income people, including many with chil-

dren, who do not know when their next

meal will be. Christ’s Kitchen aims to fill

that need. It make sure that people who

need food get at least one hot meal a day.

Christ’s Kitchen was started in 2005 with

a big idea, but no facilities. It eventually

moved into a small kitchen provided by

MADA. They served 35 people the first

day. Now they reside at the Penn Center

Mall, with a full kitchen and enough room

to serve 60-130 people each day. They

served 23,254 meals back in 2008, contin-

uing to grow since then.

Margo Gallegos has been a volunteer at

Christ’s Kitchen since 2009. She started

when she offered to fill in for someone one

day. She said, “Then I realized that I be-

longed here.”

Because Montrose has many organiza-

tions that host full Thanksgiving dinners

on Thanksgiving Day, Christ’s Kitchen

does not plan anything big. The organiza-

tion normally gets turkeys and other

Thanksgiving items donated in November

and will be open on Thanksgiving Day, if

anyone wishes to spend the day there.

However, for Christmas special meals are

prepared. Gallegos said, “During the rest

of the year we try to provide the best food

possible for people who come in, but for

Christmas we really try to make it special.”

The food for the meals comes from food

and money donations. Many churches in

the area support Christ’s Kitchen and it

advertises any fundraisers done in local

newspapers. “We are always supplied

with enough,” Gallegos said. “Whether it

be food or people.” Nevertheless, cash

donations are always greatly appreciated.

People may mail their money donations to

Christ’s Kitchen, Inc. P.O. box 3013

Montrose, CO 81402.

The organization is volunteer run. Nor-

mally there are seven to ten volunteers

working each day. People interested in

volunteering can be put on a scheduled

time, or they can be put on a waiting list in

case there is a need for someone to come

in at the last minute.

Gallegos said the best part of volunteer-

ing is, “Walking in here and seeing how

everything runs smoothly. I can really see

God’s hand at work here among the peo-

ple.” If anyone is interested in volunteer-

ing, they may contact the volunteer coordi-

nator, Linda, at 970-252-6415, or they may

go in during business hours and talk with

the kitchen manager, Josh Frasier.

For more information about Christ’s

Kitchen, you can call 970-249-1774, visit

their website at christs-kitchen.org or stop

in at their facility at the Penn Center Mall,

2305 So. Townsend Ave, Monday through

Friday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

In addition to Christ’s Kitchen, Montrose

also has Sharing Ministries, an organiza-

tion that distributes a month’s worth of

free food to those in need.

Started in 1996 by Frank and Mary

Koenig, the organization fed 96 people in

its first month. Today, it feeds 5,500 peo-

ple a month.

According to Kathi Carandall, one of

only three paid employees there, Sharing

Ministries is one of the leading organiza-

tions in the area, and one of the most need-

ed. “We have a lot of hungry people,” She

said. “The number of people coming in

each month increases.”

In the holiday season there is a greater

need for turkeys and hams to give to the

people who come in. However, the organi-

zation appreciates any food donations it

receives. “We are getting more people, but

less donations,” Carandall explained.

Donations of food and personal hygiene

products are always welcome. Specific,

unopened food items that the organization

consistently need include canned goods,

pasta, rice, sugar and cereal. Sharing Min-

istries also provides personal hygiene

products, such as toilet paper, that cannot

be bought with food stamps. It also hosts

several food drives throughout the year

and any fundraisers are announced in local

newspapers.

However, the best donations are cash

donations, as the organization is almost

entirely donation-based, with only some

money coming from grants. Because of

the resources it has access to, Carandall

explained, “We can buy more food with $1

than the average person.”

Sharing Ministries is also always in need

of volunteers. With 150 registered volun-

teers, it normally has around 20 volunteers

helping out each day. Nonetheless, there is

still a need for more drivers, office work-

ers, people to help organize the food and to

do many other duties. To become a volun-

teer, people may come into the office and

fill out a form.

To Carandall the best part of volunteering

is the sense of helping people. “We hear

some sad, sad stories and it is nice to be

able to help these people and provide food

for the hungry,” She said.

For more information about Sharing Min-

istries, people may call 970-240-8385, go

online to sharingministries.com, or visit

the organization at 121 North Rio Grande,

Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-

12:30 p.m.

Christ’s Kitchen and Sharing Ministries

have done a lot to help our community

throughout the years. People might con-

sider helping them continue to provide

food to those in need not only this holiday

season, but every season of the year.

Volunteers work hard to make every meal

special for diners at Christ’s Kitchen.

Photo by Clay Greathouse.


MONTROSE ACT RIBBON CUTTING—Mann’s Photo by Cara Fandel of Howling Wolf Photography

MANN’S CARPET CLEANING AND RESTORATION

18th ANNUAL THANKSGIVING “FRIENDS” CELEBRATION


MONTROSE--In 1994, the Red Coats of

the Montrose Chamber of Commerce took

over a community dinner from local

churches. This was established primarily

to feed the homeless and folks in need of

assistance. This event has transitioned into

a celebration of Thanksgiving for all area

residents and is now handled by the board

of the Montrose Community Dinners, Inc.

AND 400 plus volunteers – planning, call-

ing, cooking, serving and smiling, as close

to 2000 guests are welcomed to our

“Friendship Hall” home at the fairgrounds

in Montrose.

The groundwork is done by fifteen board

members who begin meeting in August to

get the action and planning underway. By

the time November arrives, they are meet-

ing weekly and the week of Thanksgiving

starts with cooking turkeys on Sunday -

cooking and boning 110 turkeys takes a

few days. Also, by this time, numerous

volunteers have started sharing their time

to create a successful celebration.

Wednesday is setup day – the hall is

jumping with volunteers from pre-teen to

golden agers. Everyone has a job to do…

and does it well.

On Thanksgiving Day, guests receive a

full, traditional, Thanksgiving dinner and a

chance for a special door prize plus they

enjoy local musicians sharing their talents

and see smiles on the faces of their chil-

dren who have visited the activities room.

Actually, there are smiles shared through-

out the entire hall.

Meals are also delivered to homebound

folks in the Montrose area. The meals are

delivered in the morning by supporting

volunteers who often return to tell of very

grateful folks who would otherwise not

share a Thanksgiving feast – over 300

meals were delivered in 20ll.

If you are someone in need of a delivered

meal, call 970-249-8298 (between 9am

and 2pm, weekdays) to get your name on

the list.

We need to hear from you prior to

Thanksgiving Day.

This day would never happen if it were-

n’t for the generosity of many in the com-

munity – businesses, private individuals

and caring friends who give money, pub-

licity, time and themselves to make this

day work.

We invite anyone thinking they would

like to be a part of this wonderful day to

call 970-964-4462 (between 9 am and 2

pm, weekdays) to offer time or money.

Every little bit makes the day a success.

We are proud of the way area residents

offer their time and service to make this

Thanksgiving celebration one of giving,

happiness and thanks – that is what it is all

about.

Mann’s Carpet Cleaning and Restoration – In celebration of their new location at 635 E Main, Mann’s Carpet Cleaning and Restoration held

an open house and ribbon cutting on October 17th, 2012. Montrose ACT and their Redcoat organization were on hand to commemorate the

occasion. Congratulations Mann’s! L-R; Board Member Sheree Wanner (Camelot Gardens), Redcoat John Lindh, Amber Whaley (Montrose

ACT), Redcoat Denise Swanson (VOA), Owner Eric Bierschank, Redcoat Eva Veitch (VOA), Owner Jeanine Bierschank, Redcoat Norm

Brooks (Big “O” Tires), Jodi Shormann (Montrose ACT), Redcoat Rex Swanson (Aflac).


PAC BUILDS NEW SOCCER FIELD AT JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL


MONTROSE--Thanks to a community

effort, Johnson Elementary has a reason to

celebrate. The school’s Parent Action

Committee, led by Amy Bush, coordinated

with the Montrose County School District

as parents, faculty, staff, students and local

businesses spent their summer building the

school’s first new soccer field.

The JES PAC managed the entire project

from start to finish. Bush points out, “The

grass will be planted in the spring as soon

as the water is turned back on, and if any-

one is interested in helping complete the

project or would like to make a donation to

please contact the school at 249-2584.”

This project would have never left the

ground without support from Ron Eden,

Marty DelTondo, and Randy Friend. So

many hard-working volunteers were instru-

mental in making this happen. A special

thank you goes to the following businesses

and families: Home Depot; Grand Junction

Pipe; Design Scapes, Jerry Skees; Dom-

ino’s; Bubbles Photography; Subwiches;

Bush Family; Griffith Family; Nichols

Family; Waldow Family; Belisle Family;

Aufderheide Family; Helken Family; Imus

Family.

Lisa Pierce, Principal of Johnson Elemen-

tary couldn’t be more excited for her stu-

dents.

“We’re very proud of our PAC and we

are grateful for the support our community

has given. Our students are so ready for

this field to be used.”


Volunteers work on the new soccer field at Johnson Elementary. The school’s Parent Action

Committee managed the entire project from start to finish. Courtesy photo.

JOHNSON ELEMENTARY STUDENTS CELEBRATE PERFECT ATTENDANCE

MONTROSE—On Monday, Oct. 29th, 75 students

from Johnson Elementary school participated in a

celebration in honor of their perfect attendance for

the first quarter of school. Jean Granberg, Elemen-

tary Counselor stated “we think it is amazingly won-

derful to have this many students with perfect at-

tendance.” Courtesy photo.

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SAN JUAN MOUNTAIN STYLE!

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN AT

ROCKY MOUNTAIN JEWELRY IN RIDGWAY

RIDGWAY—Whether he is seeking inspi-

ration or escape, David Houtz of Ridgway

knows that he is most likely to find it in

four-wheel drive.

This past summer, however he found

something more.

“You can’t feel bad in the mountains,”

Houtz, owner of Rocky Mountain Jewelry

(145 North Cora) said.

“My Jeep takes care of everything,

whether I am looking for ideas for my jew-

elry or just wanting to get away from the

Big City in Ridgway.

“Last summer, I drove up to Yankee Boy

Basin one day, and there were four people

standing on the road, looking at a rental

Jeep down below.”

Only one of the Asian tourists spoke Eng-

lish, but that was enough.

Houtz told the group that if they could set

the vehicle back on its wheels, he would

drive it back out for them—and he did.

“They asked what I did for a living, and I

told them I am a jeweler,” said Houtz, who

has lived and worked in Ouray County

since the 1970’s. “That was when they told

me that they are gemstone dealers.”

Today, Houtz carries some sparkling re-

minders of that encounter in his shop—

enormous rubies, emeralds and sapphires.

“I am getting them ridiculously cheap,”

Houtz said, “so I can sell them for super

cheap—at first I thought they would just

be fun to have in the shop—they are so big

they are funny! But my customers from

Texas love them.”

The giant gemstones are not the only

things new at Rocky Mountain Jewelry, a

longtime favorite for locals and visitors

alike. Houtz worked recently with his

daughter, North Carolina photographer and

graphic designer Jeni Dwyer, to upgrade

his simple business brochure into some-

thing truly stunning.

“I packed up some jewelry and sent it to

her,” Houtz said. “She takes pictures for a

living, but she had not photographed jew-

elry before—it took her two weeks. I am

really excited about the results.”

Dwyer’s work showcases Houtz’ designs

brilliantly, from the popular Sneffels’s

bracelet to an ethereal necklace with one

enormous, lustrous pearl.

New marketing materials are nice to

have, especially at a time when all of the

equipment in his shop is new as well—

Houtz recently had to replace not only his

kiln, but his vacuum table, and the motor

in his buffing machine.

“I have a new torch too,” he laughed.

“There’s nothing left to break!”

Those who have not stopped in to the

shop in a while will also appreciate the

new LED lights that show Houtz’ jewelry

designs to best advantage, and the beauti-

ful collection of Hopi Kachinas and pot-

tery created by Glendera Yazzi and her

niece Autumn of Northern Arizona.

And while many mountain businesses

close their doors during the winter months,

Houtz no longer has any “off season” to

speak of.

“Business has been incredible,” he said.

“If I hadn’t had so many equipment break-

downs I would be making money! Right

now I am working with elk teeth—an elk’s

two top teeth are ivory, and hunters bring

them to me to make jewelry that they can

take home with them. I had one hunter

come in who didn’t kill anything, so he

bought a ruby to take home.”

Although he finds himself busier than

ever, Houtz has no complaints.

“I love what I do, and I get to live here!”

he said. “I love meeting all of the people

who come in.”

Rocky Mountain Jewelry is open year

round, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday

through Friday and on Saturdays from

noon to 5 p.m.

The phone number is 970-626-3929.

Photographing jewelry, like this star sapphire

ring, is not easy. For his latest brochure, Ridg-

way jeweler David Houtz sought help from

daughter Jeni Dwyer, a professional photogra-

pher.

A chance encounter with some stranded tour-

ists and a rental Jeep helped bring these

beautiful, enormous emeralds to David

Houtz’s Rocky Mt. Jewelry.

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STILL AT TRAIL TOWN!

By J. Berndt

RIDGWAY--Ridgway is home to many

great attractions such as hiking, fishing

and boating, but I found something much

cooler. That’s Trail Town Still, the only

distillery-bar in this area. I went in for a

few drinks on the night of their one year

anniversary. Live music came from inside

and with the sweet smell of pork on the

patio, you couldn’t ask for any better. At

Trail Town Still they turn local produce

into fabulous liquor. They also carry the

torch as Ouray County’s best cocktail, and

I would believe it. I witnessed all the work

they put into their hand-crafted drinks.

Trail Town Still handcrafts many of their

own signature liquors: The Colorado Vod-

ka, Coyote Light whisky, Colorado Gin,

and Desert Water (Colorado Agave Liq-

uor). All of these are ready to be mixed

into your favorite drink. I ordered a shot of

the Desert Water and a Margarita to wash

it down. I am a big fan of agave liquors. I

would never call myself a professional-

booze-taster, but instead of slamming the

shot like we were all taught, I sipped, it

was great. The Desert Water captures just

the right amount of sweetness, and was

pretty smooth going down, with just

enough bite to forewarn you of the conse-

quences that could come from a night of

hefty drinking. I could have stayed all

night.

The inside is a little tight but perfect for

Ridgway considering most people know

each other. Pictures, board games, and

awards cover the walls. The customer ser-

vice was great, even though the place was

packed. Everyone working hard held an

honest smile and friendly conversation.

To top it all off, they have a Bloody Ma-

ria--and after reading the ingredient list:

celery, olive, pickle, peperoncini, pickled

okra, jumbo shrimp, stick of pepperoni,

and bacon--that sounds fantastic. You may

decide to act on the impulse and give this a

shot. They had me at bacon! But… it was-

n’t 8 in the morning, and the place was

busy, so I decided to wait till the next time.

This way I can witness the preparation of a

drink of this caliber.

If you visit their website, trailtown-

still.com, you can find all the different

mixed drinks and liquor on the menu.

They also have a blog that’s up to date,

and informative on future happenings,

with some good info on what they do.

They also sell their swag, tee-shirts,

stickers, and shot glasses. A great gift for

your favorite booze-hound. You can go in

and purchase a bottle of any of the liquor

they have available at the time, fairly

priced, and excellent. Right now I can only

stand by the Desert water, but couldn’t

imagine being disappointed by any of

them. I would recommend this place to

anyone who wants to get out for a few

drinks.

I will surely be making my way back for

that Bloody Maria!

Ridgway’s Trail Town Still is the first stop on writer J. Berndt’s tour of West Slope watering

holes. Photo by Sarah Berndt.

PLEASE NOTE...Hillcrest United Church of Christ and St. Paul's Episcopal Church have teamed up to

help members of our community have a more conscious Christmas. We are hosting a Fair Trade Market

on Saturday, Nov. 17th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Paul's (corner of Sunnyside and 6700 Road).

Available will be a wide array of beautiful handmade gift items, as well as shade grown coffee and fair

trade chocolate. All proceeds will benefit the artisans and farmers.

For more information call 970-249-9047.

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WILDFLOWER BLOOMS YEAR ROUND IN OURAY

By Caitlin Switzer

OURAY—After eight years on Main

Street in Ouray, Dee Hilton’s Wildflower

boutique and gallery is no secret for savvy

shoppers across the region. The eclectic

and enticing space at 735 Main Street has

been a longtime favorite among women

who appreciate beautiful sweaters, delight-

ful jewelry and accessories, and stylish,

comfortable attire suited to mountain liv-

ing—but these days, Wildflower also in-

cludes the Colorado room (everything is

made in Colorado) and the Art Gallery,

where works by local artists are on dis-

play.

Hilton, who came to Ouray ten years ago,

originally owned Exotic Earth Coffee

Roasters. Since selling that business, she

has focused her entrepreneurial energies

on growing Wildflower as a year-round

Ouray destination, with the help of hus-

band Robert and staffer Bobbie Wilson.

“I love Ouray,” she said. “We just park

our car and walk everywhere! I love our

summers because we are so busy, but I

love our winters too. This has become a

gathering place during the slow months—

our friends come over with crackers.”

Hilton is proud to be stimulating the local

economy for others—after cutting 30 con-

signment checks to local artists, she sees

Wildflower as a “win-win” for everyone.

“I used to think of this as a local busi-

ness, but we really have become regional,”

Hilton said. “People come from all of the

surrounding communities. I am carrying a

new line now, Blue Canoe Organics,

which is made in the U.S., as most of my

things are.”

Carrying U.S. made products is not only

a way to support American workers, the re

-ordering process is much simpler when a

product is actually cut and sewn here, Hil-

ton said. Wildflower has always tried to

position itself as the “go-to” option for

“consciously-made” products.

“I really try to buy U.S. products when-

ever I can,” she said.

Wildflower is open from 10 a.m. to 6

p.m. Monday through Saturday, and on

Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. The phone

number is 970-325-4089. Find them on

Facebook as well.

Dee Hilton’s eight-year-old Wildflower Boutique and Gallery in Ouray has become a regional

draw for shoppers, thanks to a great selection of sweaters and “consciously made” fashion

suited to a mountain lifestyle. Wildflower now carries Blue Canoe Organics, a line produced

in the U.S.

KEEPING FOOD ON THE TABLE A LABOR OF LOVE FOR LOCAL NON-PROFITS

At left, volunteers work to provide nutritious meals to those who need

them at Christ’ Kitchen, 2305 South Townsend. To learn more about

what local non-profits are doing to keep food on the table this season,

read Liesl Greathouse’s article on page 12 0f this issue of the Mont-

rose Mirror. Photo by Clay Greathouse.

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ALL POINTS TRANSIT RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD

FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE Special to the Mirror

MONTROSE– As a rural agency that has

found innovative and effective ways to

serve their passengers, All Points Transit

is one of only three rural transit organiza-

tions chosen to receive the 2012 Federal

Transit Administration (FTA)

“Administrator’s Award for Outstanding

Public Service.”

The award was presented on Oct. 16,

2012 at the 20th National Conference on

Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transporta-

tion in Salt Lake City, Utah by Region 8

FTA Administrator, Linda Gehrke.

“We are proud of the transit services we

are able to make available for our passen-

gers as well as disabled and returning vet-

erans and their families. We are honored

to receive this prestigious FTA award,”

said Lacy Anderson, President of the

Board for All Points Transit.

All Points Transit is a 501c3 charitable

organization directed by an 11-member

volunteer board of directors, whose mis-

sion is to provide safe and reliable trans-

portation by promoting access and inde-

pendence for seniors, persons with disabil-

ities and the general public in Montrose

County and surrounding areas. In continu-

ous operation for more than 32 years serv-

ing the needs of seniors 60+ and people

with disabilities, All Points Transit pro-

vides driver assisted door-to-door sched-

uled transportation for those who need it

most. They recently expanded their transit

service to include a flex route in Montrose

and Olathe with more than 80 convenient

flex stops for the general public.

“All Points Transit Board of Directors

and drivers and staff have worked diligent-

ly to offer mobility and access for those

who need it most and we will continue to

look for new and innovative ways to im-

prove service,” said Terri Wilcox, Execu-

tive Director of All Points Transit.

For more information, contact Terri Wil-

cox at [email protected] or 970-

249-8865.

Pictured Left to Right: Linda Gehrke, Region 8 FTA Administrator, Cathy Monroe, Region 7

Assistant to the Administrator, Mokhtee Ahmad, Region 7 FTA Administrator, Henrika

Buchannan-Smith, Associate FTA Administrator (with APT’s Award), Terri Wilcox, Executive

Director for All Points Transit (with photo insert of Board of Directors and employees), Jamie

Pfister, Lorna Wilson, FTA Headquarters Program Manager.

DMEA BRINGS RENEWABLE ENERGY FORUM & EXPO TO MONTROSE

Left, Matt Thesing of One Source Lighting from Grand Junction dis-

plays a variety of LED lights to save energy in the home or business.

at the Renewable Energy Forum Expo in Montrose Oct. 19. Photos by

Dave Bernier.



ARTS AND CULTURE

By Caitlin Switzer

OURAY—Location, location, location!

Yes, aesthetician Angela Stento has all of

the skills and tools needed to make you

look and feel much, much better. But when

Angela chose to locate her business, the

Elevate Day Spa in Ouray, beside the

Ouray Brewing Company at 308 6th Ave-

nue, she knew that even those accompany-

ing her clients would soon feel better.

“Your husband can go next door for a

beer while you have a facial,” she ex-

plained.

After six months in business, Stento has

established a steady clientele, and hopes to

encourage others to stop in to the Elevate

Day Spa for a treatment will help your

inner beauty shine through. In addition to

facial services and acne treatments, Ele-

vate has two massage therapists to help

clients feel renewed and energized.

“Our summer was awesome,” Stento

said, “and starting in August and Septem-

ber, more and more locals have been com-

ing in. One sacrifice that we all make to

live here is our skin! The climate and the

outdoor lifestyle can take their toll.

“We are all aging, no matter how old we

are,” she said. “That’s life, and it’s okay.

But I think people forget how good it feels

just to be hydrated!”

Stento has recently added additional anti-

aging treatments to the spa’s menu.

“We offer wholistic microdermabrasion,

and ultrasonic modalities,” she said. “This

summer we will be adding a new machine

for non-invasive, anti-aging treatment se-

ries.”

While aging is a source of frustration for

many, its impact on your skin and overall

health can be mitigated with an awareness

of skin care options and a commitment to a

regime, Stento said.

“There are so many options!” she said.

“You do have to commit and be consistent,

but you can get awesome results that build

the health of your skin. Making little

changes can bring results that you see and

feel.”

“Quick-fix” solutions like botox and plas-

tic surgery are expensive, and potentially

dangerous, she noted.

“We really don’t know the long-term

effects of those things,” Stento said.

“Besides, we don’t want to look like Hol-

lywood here—we’re in Ouray, where peo-

ple care about inner and outer health. As

women we are all going through the same

thing, and we need to be supportive and

non-judgmental with each other. Even if

you are a caregiver, you have to make time

to take care of yourself too.”

Elevate Day Spa continues to carry the

Sanitas Skin Care line, a 25-year old prod-

uct line compounded by a Boulder phar-

macist.

“It’s very results-oriented,” Stento said.

“Sanitas is active nutrition for the skin.”

Happiness is also good for the skin, and it

is clear that Stento, who grew up in Ouray

as Angela Doose, is enjoying her growing

business.

“I am thankful to here in my hometown,

doing what I did for ten years in the city,”

she said.

When asked if she has made the already

scenic community look even prettier, Sten-

to laughed.

“Oh yes, one face at a time!” she said.

The Elevate Day Spa can also be found

online, or reached by phone at 970-325-

7233. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and from

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. The spa is

closed on Tuesdays and Sundays.

ELEVATE DAY SPA CHANGING THE FACE OF OURAY


Angela Stento, owner of Elevate Day Spa,

believes that the aging process can be greatly

mitigated through non-invasive skin care

treatments.

FEDERAL AGENCIES WAIVING FEES TO

PUBLIC LANDS FOR VETERANS DAY WEEKEND


DENVER – The U.S. Forest Service

(USFS), Bureau of Land Management

(BLM), and National Park Service (NPS)

announced they will be waiving entrance

and usage fees at most of their day-use

recreation sites over the Veterans Day hol-

iday weekend, November 10-12. Colorado

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is encourag-

ing Coloradans to take advantage of the

fee waiver to experience some of Colora-

do’s pristine public lands.

“One great way to honor the service and

sacrifice of our nation’s veterans is to get

out and enjoy the land they fought to de-

fend,” Bennet said. “Colorado has some of

the most breathtaking landscapes in the

United States. I encourage Coloradans and

visitors to take some time next weekend

with their families to enjoy our beautiful

public lands.”

The fee waivers are offered in coopera-

tion with other federal agencies under the

Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement

Act. Concessionaire operated day-use sites

may be included in the waiver if the permit

holder wishes to participate.

Many public lands in Colorado have

some fee areas. More information for loca-

tions to visit near you can be found on

theU.S. Forest Service website, theBureau

of Land Management website, or

theNational Park Service website.

http://elevatedayspa.vpweb.com/

http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r2/about-region/offices

http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en.html

http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en.html

http://www.nps.gov/state/co/index.htm?program=all


ARTS AND CULTURE

SORRY! WRONG CHIMNEY! OFFERS LIGHTHEARTED FUN

By Nick Hoppner

MONTROSE--Looking for some holiday

merriment as light and fluffy as meringue-

sweetened snowflakes? Reserve your tick-

ets for Magic Circle Players’ staging of

Sorry! Wrong Chimney!, a Christmas

farce by Jack Sharkey and Leo W. Sears.

The play is brought to the Magic Circle

Theatre stage by Dick Shannon, Direc-

tor, and Jim Hougnon, Assistant Direc-

tor. As with all farce, Sorry! Wrong Chim-

ney! entertains with unlikely, extravagant,

and improbable situations, verbal gymnas-

tics, and a fast-paced plot—a perfect tonic

for the over-rich diet of “thematically

meaningful” holiday fare that clogs the

arteries of most Thanksgiving-to-New

Year’s TV dramas. There’s enough physi-

cal humor (slapstick) and nonsensical situ-

ations on stage in Sorry! Wrong Chim-

ney! to guarantee the whole spectrum from

giggles to “bowl-full-of-jelly” laughs. As

most of the play’s situational humor is

intricate, the show may not be understood

or appreciated by young children.

Some of Magic Circle Players’ most ac-

complished comedic actors serve up the

improbable story of Sorry! Wrong Chim-

ney!:

David Tuttle (played by Kevin Cohenour)

has secretly been moonlighting as a de-

partment store Santa so that he can buy his

wife, Samantha, (Bethany Ward) a fur for

Christmas. He tells her he's working late at

the office, but she suspects his late nights

out are a cover for an illicit affair, so she

sets out to unwrap his suspected duplici-

ty. When the Tuttles’ across-the-

apartment-hallway neighbors, hypnosis-

proficient psychiatrist William Weldon

(M. A. Smith) and his wife, Natalie, (Tania

Hajjar) get involved, raucous confusion

reigns supreme.

Adding to everyone’s befuddlement are

interruptions by Kris Kreigle, an apart-

ment burglar who believes he is Santa

Claus (Bob Dietrich); Kreigle’s accom-

plice and fiancée, Sheila, (Sandy

Lundberg) and a none-too-bright New

York City policeman (Ryan Hyle), who is

hot on the trail of the notorious Santa

Claus apartment burglar.

Mistaken identities are as obvious as mis-

tletoe garlands, double entendres are as

numerous as Christmas cookies, and the

slapstick antics of the cast are quite literal-

ly stripped down to their candy cane

decked undershorts.

Sorry! Wrong Chimney! Evening perfor-

mances are on Friday and Saturday eve-

nings, Nov. 9, 10, 16,17, 23, and 24 at 7

p.m., and Sunday matinees on Nov. 11

and 18 at 2 p.m.

Make reservations by calling 970-249-

7838.

Expect plenty of laughter and merriment from Magic Circle Theatre’s lively production of

Sorry! Wrong Chimney! Courtesy photo.

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ARTS AND CULTURE

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WASHINGTON– The Institute of Muse-

um and Library Services today announced

the Naturita Community Library of Natu-

rita, Colo. as one of 10 recipients of this

year’s National Medal for Museum and

Library Service. The nation’s highest hon-

or conferred on museums and libraries for

service to the community, the National

Medal celebrates institutions that make a

difference for individuals, families, and

communities. The National Medal will be

presented at a celebration in Washington,

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Naturita Community Library serves the

546 citizens of the remote uranium mining

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ARTS AND CULTURE

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ART PARTNERS TO HOLD ANNUAL CHILI BOWL FUNDRAISER NOV. 24


MONTROSE-- Art Partners is holding the

4th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser Satur-

day, Nov. 24th from 11 A. M. until 2 P.M.

at the Around The Corner Gallery in

Downtown Montrose at the corner of Main

and Uncompahgre. Local potters and indi-

viduals donate original hand crafted bowls

for sale at $15 for one and $25 for two.

Local restaurants and chefs donate their

best chili for the event. The bowl you pur-

chase is bottomless and can be filled with

as many varieties of chili as you can eat.

You will have the opportunity to vote on

your favorite chili.

You can help Partners by donating a bowl

for the event that you have artistically

painted and glazed. The Amazing Glaze

(219 E. Main St) will give a 15 percent

discount if you visit the studio before Nov.

18th. Have a pottery painting party with

your friends. It’s lots of fun and will bene-

fit the community’s youth.

Art Partners is a program of Partners, a

non-profit organization that promotes posi-

tive change in youth through supported

one-to-one mentoring relationships with

adult volunteers. Art Partners is an exciting

program that promotes the use of the arts

to channel energy into enhanced skills and

positive behavior in young people. Art

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three month mentoring apprenticeships

providing an opportunities for growth in

the pair's artistic and creative skills. For

more information please call 970-249-

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ARTS AND CULTURE

ATTENTION SHOPPERS!

WEAVERS’ GUILD SALE SCHEDULED FOR NOV. 17


MONTROSE—Imagine making your own

yarn and fabric! Members of the San Juan

Weavers Guild will share these skills dur-

ing their 35th annual Show and Sale sched-

uled for Saturday, November 17, at the

Holiday Inn Express, 1391 S. Townsend

Avenue, in Montrose. This most unusual

of craft sales is one day only, from 9 a.m.

to 5 p.m. There is no admission charge,

and the public is cordially invited. The site

is accessible for wheelchairs.

A huge inventory of handwoven items

will be available for purchase, including

textiles for the kitchen and bath, rag rugs,

baskets, and fashionable clothing, scarves,

and other accessories. Holiday décor and

gifts are always featured; tapestries and

hangings can provide unusual accents for

your home. Products made from members’

handspun yarn or felted from raw fiber are

included. Aspiring (as well as experi-

enced) spinners can choose tempting puffs

of wool and other fibers for making de-

signer yarns and felted items, the fiber

prepared from members’ own sheep, al-

pacas, and llamas. Handspun yarn is avail-

able for those who don’t have the ambition

to make their own, but who want an unu-

sual product available nowhere else.

“How long does it take to make that?” is

a frequent question from customers. A

typical answer might be “two hours…plus

20 years of experience!” Demonstrations

of weaving, spinning, and other fiber arts

are ongoing during the sale and give an

appreciation for the time and skills needed

to create one-of-a-kind items. All hand-

woven and handspun sale items plus books

and equipment are produced by guild

members. Some years, members offer kits

that provide instructions and materials for

your own creations. Quality and innova-

tion are hallmarks of the sale, and even the

organizers don’t know until the day before

what variety of products will be offered.

There are wonderful gifts available in eve-

ry price range, along with luxury items

priced appropriately for those willing to

splurge.

Popular features at recent sales have in-

cluded a Kids’ Corner, where children as

young as three or as old as teenagers can

learn simple skills under the direction of

skilled teachers. A special displays shows

results of the guild’s annual postcard de-

sign challenge. Early in the year, partici-

pating members exchange postcards to be

used as inspiration for a textile-related

project. Colors, textures, or themes find

expression in unusual forms, giving the

creators the challenge to work outside their

comfort zones and try new techniques or

designs. The finished items (not for sale)

are returned to the postcard donors. An

exhibit of this year’s handwoven towel

exchange is tentatively planned.

“The San Juan Weavers Guild Show and

Sale is much anticipated by our customers

and members alike,” says Bobbie Irwin, a

weaver and member of the guild since

moving to Montrose in 1999. “When my

husband and I were house-hunting, our

real estate agent singled out the guild sale

as an event the entire community looks

forward to…and she didn’t even know I

was a weaver!” Residents and visitors

come from across the region and else-

where to enjoy what has become a Mont-

rose holiday tradition. “Repeat customers

line up outside the door for the opening so

they can have first choice; yet there are

activities throughout the day and many

wonderful products available through the

afternoon,” says Irwin. “Sometimes we’ll

see the same person who shopped in the

morning return in the afternoon after final-

ly talking themselves into selecting a spe-

cial item that caught their eye earlier.”

The Nov. 17 sale will be the culmination

of a year of work by guild members, who

come from throughout the region and far-

ther. Thirty-five years old in 2012, the San

Juan Weavers Guild, Inc. meets monthly

in Montrose from September through

May. Spinners gather monthly in Delta,

year-round, for informal fellowship (not to

mention wonderful potluck luncheons!).

The guild is open to those of all ages and

skill levels, including those who have nev-

er worked with textiles but want to learn.

Programs presented by members as well as

outside experts, plus workshops for weav-

ers and spinners are among the benefits of

the guild. A scholarship program aids

those who need help funding a textile

study or want to attend a special event,

such as a guild class or a regional confer-

ence. “The best part of guild membership,”

comments Irwin, “is the inspiration of see-

ing what fellow members create, the un-

derstanding, support and advice they offer,

plus the mutual appreciation for what we

do.” For information about the guild or the

sale, call Bobbie Irwin at 970- 249-2981 or

see the guild’s website,

www.sanjuanweavers.org.

http://www.sanjuanweavers.org/


ARTS AND CULTURE

DRIGGS STABILIZATION PROJECT

PRESERVES PIECE OF WESTERN COLORADO HISTORY


UNAWEEP/ TABEGUACHE

SCENIC & HISTORIC BYWAY--The

Historic Driggs Mansion, the most recog-

nized Landmark along Highway 141, was

stabilized in October. Located along

the Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic and His-

toric Byway between Whitewater and

Gateway, the house sits at the base of an-

other recognizable landmark...Thimble

Rock. It's said the mansion's arched door-

way was put there to represent Thimble

Rock.

In cooperation with the private owner of

the property and Western Colorado Inter-

pretive Association (a local non-profit

organization that assists with historic

preservation projects on public and private

lands) an application was submitted to the

Colorado State Historic Fund for stabiliza-

tion of the ruins. Project #2012-M1-006

Stabilization and Signage of the Driggs

Mansion (Ruins) – Chateau Thimble Rock

– The Rock House was completed in Octo-

ber.

Total cost of project is $34,500 with the

owner contributing 50% as a match. The

completed project delivers a mortar analy-

sis, physical stabilization, site protection

and interpretation.

The project is not open to the public but

can be viewed from the highway where

there is a dedication pull-out for viewing

the ruins and Thimble Rock.

The property is held in a Conservation

Easement to insure that the property can

never be subdivided.

Mesa Land Trust located in Grand Junc-

tion was instrumental in creating the ease-

ment to assure it protection. In Sept. 2005

the structure was added to the State and

National Register of Historic Sites. Ac-

cording to the BLM, Vandals and erosion

have taken their toll on the once impres-

sive stone house now leaving it the shell of

its former self.

Early History:

The mansion was constructed in the early

1900's by Lawrence LaThourette Driggs.

Driggs acquired the 320 acres of land

through the Desert Entry Act, approved by

Congress on March 3, 1877. Under the

plan, landowners had to petition the Gen-

eral Land Office (now known as the Bu-

reau of Land Management) with a plan to

develop and cultivate desert land. Whoev-

er bought the land had to prove they could

establish water rights and irrigate the land.

Driggs met all of the petition require-

ments. Land documents show that he was

the original land owner. The exact date

that the Driggs Mansion was constructed

in unknown. An outside reference believes

that the mansion took four years to build,

1914 to 1918.

Driggs hired local masons Nunzio

Grasso, and his son, to do the work. The

stone was quarried at the nearby Mayflow-

er quarry.

The construction process was long and

hard as water had to be hauled from West

Creek to mix the mortar.

The family had to camp at the site until

the construction was completed. In the

final construction, the mansion had six

rooms that included two bedrooms, one

large commons area, kitchen, and a small

utility room.

The most visual aspect of the mansion

was its archway, which resembled the rock

found behind the mansion. Unfortunately,

by most accounts, the Driggs family only

stayed for a short time (just a few weeks).

The Historic Driggs Mansion, the most recognized Landmark along Highway 141, was stabi-

lized in October. Courtesy photo.

Legislative Update


Montrose County

MONTROSE—Montrose County has com-

pleted third quarter updates to its Strategic

Business Plan. The updates were presented

to the Board of County Commissioners

during their planning meetings the last two

weeks. A summary of what was presented

is below:

Successes in the third quarter of 2012:

Priority 1: Managed growth and economic

development of Montrose County

Montrose County is participating as a co-

operating agency with the following pro-

jects:

Dominguez Escalante National Conserva-

tion Area Resource Management Plan

(Bureau of Land Management).

Uncompahgre Field Office Resource Man-

agement Plan (Bureau of Land Manage-

ment);

Uranium Leasing Program Programmatic

Environmental Impact Statement

(Department of Energy);

Paradox Valley Salinity Control Unit Brine

Disposal EIS (Bureau of Reclamation).

The County has secured 3,200 acre feet of

water for the long term future use and de-

velopment by citizens.

The County is in the process of updating

Board of Health Regulations & Zoning

Resolution to reduce the minimum re-

quired lot size for lots served by septic

systems.

Subdivision Regulations are being updated

to reduce geological report requirements.

We currently have 35 service providers

under contract at the Montrose County

Regional Airport.

Allegiant Air is now providing service to

the Montrose County Regional Airport

from Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay

Area.

Priority 2: Improve and maintain a safe

transportation system

Montrose County Public Works has been

working on developing a five-year capital

maintenance plan for the county’s trans-

portation system. The plan is approximate-

ly 85 percent complete.

Roads and bridges that need to be recon-

structed over the next two years have been

identified.

Montrose County has been able to enter

into an Intergovernmental Agreement

(IGA) with Tri-County Water for the re-

placement of asbestos concrete water lines

in roads scheduled for reconstruction.

The grade point average of Montrose

County’s roads system increased from 2.14

in 2011 to 2.30 in 2012.

D rated roads have decreased from 65.2

miles in 2011 to 55.7 miles in 2012.

The D rated roads that have been re-built

now have a 30+ year life span.

The County’s strategic plan helps ensure

that County leadership is proactively re-

sponding to citizens current and future

needs. To view the County’s strategic plan

please go to: http://

www.montrosecounty.net/

DocumentCenter/Home/View/4180.

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Legislative Update


By Senator Ellen Roberts

Soon, the pundits and pollsters will be

silent and the nasty campaign mailers, re-

lentless radio ads and phone calls will have

ceased, at least until the next election cy-

cle. It’s a tough task to run for office and

kudos to all who give it a go.

While other legislators had to be in con-

stant campaign mode, it’s the midpoint of

my senate term, giving me a respite from

the frenzy, which I appreciate. There’s

plenty of work to do in my district, though,

and, this past month, I attended lots of

meetings, such as on mining in the West

End of Montrose County, forest health, job

development, and continued challenges in

accessing healthcare in my district.

I also had some particularly bright mo-

ments with Colorado’s youth. The Colora-

do Youth Advisory Council (COYAC) had

its annual two day meeting, this time in

Granby at the YMCA camp. We’re at a

point where COYAC is recognized

statewide as representative of the youth

voice in Colorado and it’s exciting.

This winter, COYAC members will help

the Colorado Supreme Court prepare for

the May 2013 opening of the new judicial

complex in Denver. They’ll be reading

through applications to select 100 8th grad-

ers from across Colorado who’ll meet and

talk with U.S. Supreme Court Justice So-

tomayor at the opening.

The COYAC members also will be work-

ing on a bill to renew the youth council,

now at 5 years old. They’ll participate in

the bill drafting and testify at the Capitol

as did the students who first worked on

establishing COYAC in 2008. There’s

continued work on the issue of teen suicide

prevention that COYAC took up last year.

Any student between the ages of 14-19

who’s interested in applying to be on

COYAC can find the application at

www.coyac.org or contact me for infor-

mation.

In addition to the time spent with the

COYAC youth members, I was invited to

speak with the juniors and seniors at Tellu-

ride’s high school and with the 4th graders

studying state government at Animas Val-

ley Elementary, north of Durango.

Having the several chances for more con-

centrated time with the students was a

breath of fresh air and a healthy break

from the political turmoil going on around

us. Some of the observations and priori-

ties expressed were honest, direct and

questioning of how we choose to do things

today, particularly at election time. To

challenge status quo is the norm for young

people, but given the vitriol that we see in

the adult world, there are some serious

lessons the young people have to teach us.

I asked the students why they thought

Colorado has such a large, growing num-

ber of unaffiliated young voters. After all,

these students are soon to be of voting age.

The responses varied, but a theme emerged

that they want serious and respectful con-

versations on the different points of view

and they’re skeptical of the current hy-

perpartisan environment. They see the

world around them as more complicated

than sound bites.

The youth message I heard was that they

are ready to take responsibility for their

own decision making and want to hear

more, rather than fewer, views. Taking a

cue from my young friends, then, as

Thanksgiving approaches and we recover

from a tough political season, let’s focus

on our blessings and not our differences.

Ellen S. Roberts, State Senator

Interim (May-Dec.) mailing address:

P.O. Box 3373,

Durango, CO 81302

Home phone: (970)259-1594


WASHINGTON, DC – Colorado U.S.

Senator Michael Bennet is accepting in-

ternship applications from undergraduate

students, recent graduates and graduate

students for his Washington, DC and Colo-

rado offices.

In addition to his Washington office, in-

ternships are available year round in the

following Colorado locations: Colorado

Springs, Denver, Durango, Fort Collins,

Grand Junction and Pueblo.

Washington interns attend hearings and

briefings, research legislative issues, meet

with Congressional officials and staff, con-

duct U.S. Capitol tours and draft corre-

spondence.

Colorado interns support Constituent Ad-

vocates as they meet with and assist Col-

oradans with help navigating the federal

government. Interns also represent Senator

Bennet at local meetings and events, re-

search legislative issues and draft corre-

spondence.

“Interns play an important role in my

offices, providing support to my staff and

me as we work to serve Coloradans,” said

Bennet. “The internship programs in our

Colorado and Washington offices provide

opportunities for young Coloradans to gain

hands-on experience in the day-to-day

work of Congress and to learn more about

the significant issues facing Coloradans

and all Americans.

The internship provides a strong founda-

tion for any young person who will soon

enter the job market, especially those who

might be interested in a career in public

service. I encourage anyone who is inter-

ested in helping serve Colorado to apply.”

Internships are available on either a full-

time or part-time basis. This is an unpaid

position. Interested students and recent

graduates should apply online athttp://

www.bennet.senate.gov/services/

internships/.

The deadline to apply for an internship in

Washington for the 2013 Spring semester

is Dec. 7, 2012.

Spring internships begin in December and

January.

For internships in one of Bennet’s Colo-

rado offices, applicants will be considered

on a rolling basis and can applyat any time.

If you have questions, contact Haley Mar-

tin at [email protected]

for the D.C program or Alexis Harrigan at

Den-

[email protected]

v for the Colorado program.

SENATOR BENNET ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR INTERNSHIPS

http://www.coyac.org

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Hold the Date! Upcoming Business and Cultural Events

ONGOING- Montrose County Historical Museum will offer “Local Legends and True Tales” Historical Walking tours on

the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. The walks will begin at 6 p.m. and last about 2 hours, with a $5 suggested dona-

tion. For more information call 970-249-2085.

First Friday Stroll Montrose Downtown —Monthly from 5:30 p.m.-8p.m. Artist Demonstrations, Free Wine Tastings, and

in store promotional events!

Nov. 7--A special six-week class on healing through dreams begins at 6:30 pm led by Carla Blowey, MIPD certified dream work

facilitator. This class will help individuals connect with personal and archetypal symbols enabling them to interpret their dreams

with a new and valuable perspective. Carla Blowey is also the author of Dreaming Kevin: the Path to Healing, former editor of

Living With Loss Magazine, and a well-known speaker and workshop presenter. The class runs through Dec. 12th and the cost is

$90.00. To register, call 970-252-0908 or go to www.spiritaware.org.The class is sponsored by the Spiritual Awareness Center.

Nov. 7—Local mountaineering authors Charlie and Diane Winger present “Because It’s There,” a photographic journey through

the mountains of the world, at ANB Bank in Grand Junction, 7 p.m. at 6th and Rood.

Nov. 8—Montrose Act presents Business Development Seminar-Office 365 for Professionals and Small Businesses, with experts

from Deeply Digital. From noon to 1:30 p.m., Montrose Act Conference Room at 1519 East Main.

Nov. 8—U.S. Capitol Christmas tree to visit Montrose! See this spectacular tree from 4 to 6 p.m. at Cascade Avenue, between

Main and North First. The following Montrose and Olathe schools and community members provided decorations for the tree;

Olathe Elementary School, Pomona Elementary, Northside Elementary, Cottonwood Elementary, Johnson Elementary, Centennial

Middle School, Olathe Middle and High School, Montrose After-School Program, Montrose High School 21st Century Builders,

Cub Scout Pack 490, Vision Home and Community Program, and Sue Sidwell and Angie Allen.

Nov. 9-Sorry, Wrong Chimney! Opens at Magic Circle Theatre. Call 970-249-7838.

Nov. 9—Centennial Middle School Veterans’ Assembly will take place at 9 a.m. in the main gym of the school. The program will

honor veterans from all branches of the military and includes a keynote address from Sergeant Jared Bolhuis, Co-Director of Wel-

come Home Montrose and the Dream Job Program and former member of the United State Marine Corps. In addition to the key

note speaker there will be band performances, choir performances, poetry reading, and a National Junior ROTC gun drill from stu-

dents from Centennial Middle School and Montrose High School. The entire program will be followed by a reception in the

school’s IMC/Library. All are welcome to attend.

Nov. 10-Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, Dodge for Kids! A dodgeball benefit for CASA. Olathe High School Gym, check-in 8 a.m., 10

a.m. Game On!! Call 970-249-0337 to learn more or register your team!

Nov. 12-Montrose Memorial Hospital presents a free, interactive session on diabetes care, 6 to 8 p.m. at the MMH Conference

Center A. Call 970-240-7280 to learn more or to register.

Nov. 13—Montrose ACT presents Health Care Reform Information Program, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Montrose ACT Conference Room

(1519 East Main St.).

Nov. 13—Montrose ACT members-only Business After Hours at Habitat for Humanity Barn, 1601 North Townsend. 5:30 to 7:30

p.m. Call 970-249-5000 for info or to RSVP.

Nov. 14--Wine Dinner to benefit The Dolphin House 7th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center, 6 pm at The Stone House in

Montrose. There will be 4 courses of dinner and 5 courses of wine, along with a silent auction. Cost is $75 per person. For reserva-

tions and more information, contact Jack at The Stone House at 970-240-8899 or 970-901-9100.

Nov. 14--“Immigrants and the Building of the Union Pacific RR” will be presented by A. Dudley Gardner, Ph.D, at the meeting

of the Chipeta Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society. Join us at the Montrose United Methodist Church, 19 S. Park Ave-

nue at 7pm. Dr. Gardner has worked in a variety of places including Fiji, Mongolia, and China. An emphasis on Historic Archaeol-

ogy evolved out of his roots at CSU and centered on the Chinese Settlement of southwestern Wyoming. The program is free and

open to all, contact Tricia Winslow for more information at 970-249-6250.

Nov. 15—Montrose Act presents Good Morning Montrose, 7 to 8:30 a.m., c $5 includes breakfast. RSVP to 970-249-5000.

Nov. 15—SheShe Boutique & Gallery (340 East Main St.) hosts a Pajama Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Stop by for milk and cookies and

chances to win!

Nov. 17-18—Art on Trout Road, works by Bill Wilson, Gina Grundemann, Maya Nichols and Ron Hoeksema, 10 a.m. to 5

p.m. 68408 Trout Road, 970-249-4293.

Nov. 17-San Juan Weavers Guild Show & Sale, Holiday Inn Express Montrose (1391 South Townsend Ave.) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nov. 17--The residents at San Juan Apts are hosting their 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar to raise money for their Resident Council

Social Fund. Local Crafters and Home Based Businesses are invited to participate. 10 am – 3 pm. Location: 1650 Church St. San

Juan Apts, (Apts behind Murdoch’s)Vendors Include: Local/Resident Crafters and Local Home Based Businesses. Vendor Fee:

$25 per table for non SJA residents, registration deadline 11/1/12. Please contact Amy Rowan, 252-3431, for more information and

to reserve a table.

Nov. 17—Fair Trade Market St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Sunnyside and 6700 Roads), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 970-249-9047 for

info.

Nov. 19—Montrose County Budget Meeting, 6 p.m. Friendship Hall. Nov. 22—18th Annual Thanksgiving Friends Celebration, Friendship Hall, Montrose County Fairgrounds.

Nov. 23—Christmas tree lighting Downtown!

Nov. 29—Montrose County Budget Meeting, 6 p.m. Friendship Hall.

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